The Steyr AUG A3 M2 (brand part no. AUGM2BLKEXT) is a 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington bullpup rifle built around a 16-inch barrel and finished in black with an extended top rail. Steyr designs the AUG as a compact bullpup, keeping the action behind the trigger group for a shorter overall length without sacrificing barrel length, and ships this A3 M2 variant with a full-length rail system for optics of choice. The AUG A3 M2 favors shooters who want the AUG’s compact, maneuverable bullpup platform with modern rail-mounting flexibility.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington for a versatile bullpup platform.
• Wears a 16-inch barrel cut with a 1-in-9-inch twist rate.
• Feeds from a magazine with 30-round capacity.
• Measures 33.4 inches overall, despite the 16-inch barrel.
• Ships with no sights, mounted with an extended rail for an optic.
• Finished in black.
• Operates as a semi-automatic action.
• Standard magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
• Measures approximately 33.4000 inches in overall length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it so short despite a 16-inch barrel? The bullpup layout places the action behind the trigger group, shortening the overall rifle without shortening the barrel.

What caliber does it fire? 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington.

Buy the Steyr AUG A3 M2 5.56 Rifle

Order this AUG A3 M2 from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and get a compact Steyr Mannlicher semi-auto rifle shipped fast and insured to your FFL.