The Steyr Arms AUG A3 M2 is a bullpup semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem with a 16-inch barrel. It ships with a 30-round magazine and features an extended Picatinny rail for optics and accessories. The receiver includes a cross bolt safety and a QD sling swivel mount, finished in Mannox Black synthetic stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Steyr Arms 
• Model: AUG A3 M2 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Capacity: 30+1 
• Color/Finish: Mannox Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Bullpup configuration with 16-inch barrel in a compact package 
• Extended Picatinny rail for optic and accessory mounting 
• Cross bolt safety integrated into the stock 
• QD sling swivel for quick-detach sling attachment 
• Black synthetic stock with right-hand orientation

Owners of the AUG A3 M2 consistently point to its build quality and the solid feel of the Mannox-finished polymer stock. The bullpup layout gets positive marks for balancing a full 16-inch barrel in a shorter overall length, though new shooters find the trigger linkage takes adjustment.

In the field, the AUG A3 M2 handles well for its size. The extended Picatinny rail makes it easy to mount a variety of optics without additional adapters, and the cross bolt safety is simple to operate. The proprietary magazine design draws the most criticism, since it limits compatibility with standard AR-pattern mags.

On value, the AUG A3 M2 sits at a premium price point and owners generally feel the quality justifies it, though the aftermarket is narrower than AR-pattern rifles. Trigger feel splits opinions; some find it acceptable for a bullpup, others swap to aftermarket options early on.