Steyr rifles

[Telahnay's g'son]

Mannlicher Pro Hunter (synthetic stock) in .308 Win.

Anyone have any experience with this weapon?

Thanx,
TG

[SDS-GEN]

I just bought that very same rifle in stainless with the standard length barrel a couple of weeks ago.  This is an extremely well designed rifle.  The trigger is as close to perfect as you will find on a hunting rifle (it is a two stage, a set trigger is also available).  The bolt comes apart with a simple twist.  The action is very smooth and rigid.  The stock is comfortable and has a full inch of adjustment from the factory.  The gun takes A-bolt bases.  The safety system is well thought out.  I haven't had a chance to scope it or shoot it, so I don't know how accurate it is.  My only complaint so far is the butt pad is hard rubber.  The barrel twist looks cool too.  I don't think this rifle can be beat for the price ($825 for mine shipped and transferred), pending accuracy results.

[BNoz01]

CDNN is clearing out these rifles as we speak ($700 - $750).  I got a friend to buy one in 308 (20" matte barrel).  We went through a rigid break in process (one shot / clean), then I did some load work using 165 A-Frame factory seconds.  One load put three shots through one hole at 100 yards -- and I mean smaller than a cloverleaf! 

I loaded up some more of this same load and we went out a week ago to repeat the accuracy results.  Not a one-holer this time, but still good accuracy (3/4" for 3 shots). 

I'll be trying to order one next week.  Damn fine rifle!

B. Noz.

[ccoker]

there's a like new 25-06 on gunbroker

[SDS-GEN]

I thought I'd post on this again, now that I finally got a scope installed and went to the range to sight in.  Ordered a new Nikon 2.5-10x scope for the rifle, it wouldn't work on medium rings because the occular bell is too big and the bolt handle won't clear.  So, pulled the vari-x 3 off my 300 mag and used it (the Nikon fits the 300 OK).  I didn't want to use higher rings because it would mean lifting my head off the stock to shoot.

  First I went to sight in using 165 gr Swift Scirroco's loaded by Remington.  The results were horrible, the bullets patterned more than they grouped.  I was a bit worried, possible scope/mount problem, a problem with the gun?  Figured I'd go back the next day and try some different ammo to make sure the gun just didn't like what I was feeding it.  Day 2 went much better, rifle seems to preffer lighter bullets and did quite well, I will find out what further tweeking with hand loads does.  The rifle likes the Win Ballistic Silvertips and corelokts.

Steyr prohunter 308 win    100 yds