Steyr Bolt Guns
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Willie Sutton
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Top shelf stuff. Not for the weak of checkbook.
Shoot a Model M Professional in .30-06 as my go-to all weather rifle in that caliber, and the same basic rifle "heavied up" in the SSG-69 in .308/7.62x51.
I would buy without reservation any of their rifles without a second thought.
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Shoot a Model M Professional in .30-06 as my go-to all weather rifle in that caliber, and the same basic rifle "heavied up" in the SSG-69 in .308/7.62x51.
I would buy without reservation any of their rifles without a second thought.
Willie
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My last remaining CF bolt action is my stainless Pro Hunter in 7mm-08.
I was looking for one in .260 or 6.5x55mm, but the price was too good to pass up...CDNN clearance.
Very slick and GTG right out of the box. I paired it with a gray Leupold 3x9 and matching bases
I was looking for one in .260 or 6.5x55mm, but the price was too good to pass up...CDNN clearance.
Very slick and GTG right out of the box. I paired it with a gray Leupold 3x9 and matching bases
Doogledog
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I've got one in .270 win and really like it. However, I've found I get much better results if I shoot about 5 fouling rounds through it before I try to zero it. I don't shoot it much anymore but at one time it was my "go to" rifle for white tail deer here in Alabama. I just don't get to hunt much anymore.
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I have a Steyr Scout in 7mm-08. The bolt is a little sticky due to its design but otherwise it is a superb rifle.
I had one of the 308 carbines. It was very accurate and well made. I didn't keep mine very long though. While it was accurate and well made it just didn't fill the role I had planned for it. While short and compact, it was far heavier than I expected. The shape of the butterknife bolt handle requires the scope to be mounted a little higher than normal to clear. If I had kept it I would have either replaced the bolt handle or ground off a bit to be able to use low mounts.
The Pro Hunters are not that expensive. Certainly no more than a Winchester or Remington.
The Pro Hunters are not that expensive. Certainly no more than a Winchester or Remington.
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I owned a Steyr Scout in .308. My wife confiscated it from me and now owns it herself and it is her go to hunting/shooting rifle. Overall the Steyr is a very solid product of which I can find no real negatives, it is accurate, smooth ergonomic and well built. I like them very much!
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I will be the dissenting voice here or perhaps not dissenting, but influenced by a peculiar occurrence.
I was on a one week hunt with a gentleman who was fielding a Pro Hunter. He was intent on carrying the rifle with the chamber empty and the safety on. I am not sure how he was manipulating the action, but several times his rifle became bound up and would not function. The entire hunting party would then have to stop while he removed his action from the stock and I believe removed the trigger to take pressure off the sear. The bolt would then be free to move, the rifle reassembled, and we would move on. I would say it happened four times over the course of five days.
I am not pointing this out to take detract from a wonderful rifle, however they, like all things made by man, are not without fault.
I did not contact him after the hunt for more information, so I never learned the cause.
Overall, I feel Steyr rifles are extremely well made and very accurate.
I was on a one week hunt with a gentleman who was fielding a Pro Hunter. He was intent on carrying the rifle with the chamber empty and the safety on. I am not sure how he was manipulating the action, but several times his rifle became bound up and would not function. The entire hunting party would then have to stop while he removed his action from the stock and I believe removed the trigger to take pressure off the sear. The bolt would then be free to move, the rifle reassembled, and we would move on. I would say it happened four times over the course of five days.
I am not pointing this out to take detract from a wonderful rifle, however they, like all things made by man, are not without fault.
I did not contact him after the hunt for more information, so I never learned the cause.
Overall, I feel Steyr rifles are extremely well made and very accurate.
Thanks Matt. I am a simple person, (and, my ESP is truly worthless, hence, no lottery winnings yet!) and really appreciate all the facts, even the bad ones. By everyone else's comments, it does appear that you did run across the black marble, as H&H so aptly put it.
rodregier
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A friend told me that the SSG had issues with durability of the plastic detachable magazines.
They could have solved it for later models.
They could have solved it for later models.
My only objection was the long barrel that came on my Pro Hunter...I didn't know anyone spec'd a 26" barrel for a .308 family cartridge. I thought about changing barrels, until I found out what it would involve
But it is wonderfully accurate, the bolt runs very smoothly and I really like the butter knife bolt handle. The magazines, when I got them, were very reasonably priced, slick and reliable...I like the two-position option
But it is wonderfully accurate, the bolt runs very smoothly and I really like the butter knife bolt handle. The magazines, when I got them, were very reasonably priced, slick and reliable...I like the two-position option
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DZ- Completely agree with H&H. I honestly think it was operator induced. I tried to distance myself from the gentleman for several reasons, so I did not see exactly what was going on. When I returned home I tried to figure out how this was happening and could only come up with him trying to cock the bolt with the safety engaged. Since I don't own that particular rifle, it is only a guess.
Coltdriver
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The hammer forged barrel is a work of art all by itself. If you order one go ahead and get the set trigger. Your wife will be ruined for life for any other trigger. I have a modern production Steyr in 6.5X54 with a 20 inch barrel and it is a great rifle.
dprice3844444
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depending on the stature of the wife,and if your going to just stand hunt or walk hunt,keep it as light as possible with a pachmeyer magnum decelerator pad.you can also install a gentry custom brake to reduce recoil
http://www.gentrycustom.com/
http://www.gentrycustom.com/
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