He established a guideor blueprint if you willof what he thought the ideal scout. Steyr scout tactical elite mannlicher owners manual 2002. Is the scout rifle concept the best personal defense gun. The recent introduction of steyrs scout rifle has created a great deal of interest in the worlds firearms community, mostly among firearms aficionados. Usually, your steyr franchised dealer will furnish your rifle in completely assembled condition. Why the steyr scout rifle is the best scout rifle at any price, and how far the price has come. You need only clean the barrel bore of oil and wipe the bore dry before shooting see also section 23. Jul 15, 2011 rugers new gunsite scout rifle has had rifle geeks of all stripes in a twitter since it was introduced earlier this year and for good reason. The scout has a 19inchlong, lightweight barrel, and even if its muzzle diameter was increased by a millimeter a few years ago from the original cooper specs, it is still too lightweight for me. The hunting 5 scout embodies, like all steyr air rifles, the benefits that are brought about through decadeslong experience and manufacturing of highest quality compressed air weapons, using high end materials.
Its a standard steyr scout with all of the attachments added to it. A chamber extension provides the ability to force all gas forward. This is a steyr mannlicher pro hunter special order, it is a brand new rifle, and has only shot 100 rounds to run the barrel in and zero it, the rifle will now shoot 1 group at 300 yards, i bought it on a whim as a hunting rifle, but im. Austrian firearms manufacturer steyr mannlicher based in the austrian city of steyr have a long history of producing sports rifles and military arms in the uk their range of hunting rifles and sport rifles are well established, included the uk straight pull version of the steyr aug we are pleased to stock the most common magazines and can source others on request. World record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. I have a ssg 69 as well but all my hunting is with the. Envisioned as the ultimate doanything rifle, the scout rifle has a small, but extremely loyal following most of whom i annoyed when i wrote, the scout rifle. So, after being able to handle various scout rifles i finally got a hold of and fell in love with the steyr scout at a gun store near pittsburgh. The fact is, however, that the rifle has definite capabilities for use by military scoutsniper teams and. The steyr scout provides the ideal solution for versatility, durability, accuracy and reliability in a compact and lightweight boltaction rifle platform. The universal steyr scout tactical life gun magazine.
Compromised on the scope for now so i could have the rifle i wanted inside my budget. Saw a steyr scout and it seemed to fit all my requirements but the price is at the extreme high end of my budget. The steyr scout was the first commercial scout rifle. A durable synthetic stock resists weather and rough use and features removable spacers in the butt of the stock to adjust length of pull. Steyr offers a tactical elite variation of the scout rifle. Formally founded in 1867, steyr arms built rifles for the austrianhungarian empire, but it wasnt until the 1970s that steyr began manufacturing modern tactical rifles. Also referred to as the scout survival, the scout rfr is the rimfire version of the scout, with three caliber choices of.
The elite is the upgraded version of the scout that features an. This page is devoted to the performance of the steyr scout rifle as determined from my own testing and testing or field experience reported to me by others. The new steyr elite steyr elite 08 is an actual folding stock ssg variant, with the rail system from the elite. This rifle weighs in at under 10 lbs and includes a synthetic stock, integrated picatinny rail, and an optional high capacity kit to expand the magazine to 10 rounds.
Steyr scout elite 308 win rifle black finish the steyr elite is the tactical precision version of the scout rifle. In the uk their range of hunting rifles and sport rifles are well established, included the uk straight pull version of the steyr aug. Table of contents steyr scout bev fitchetts guns magazine. The new hunting 5 automatic scout embodies, like all steyr air rifles, the benefits that are brought about through decadeslong experience and manufacturing of highest quality compressed air weapons, using high end materials.
Why the steyr scout rifle is the best scout rifle at any price, and how far the price has come down. So if you are looking to shoot long distances constantly, then you need a scope that can take the abuse. Apr 27, 2011 alright, so i got the elite 308 out a few days ago at 100 yards, and at 600 today. And while im not qualified to spout on about the scout rifle concept vs other military rifles, i can handily compare them for the purposes of hunting and on overall features. The fact is, however, that the rifle has definite capabilities for use by military scoutsniper teams and for law enforcement.
As in other highperformance longguns offered by steyr, the mannlicher pro hunter features the safe bolt system sbs. I dont like the look of the steyr scout ranger rifle but its functionality in terms of accuracy and comfort is 10 out of 10. Steyr scout internet movie firearms database guns in. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty, and its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. While all scout rifles are light and recoil more than were used to with the. Scout rifle comparison and the ruger american scout rifle. The scout rifle is a concept developed by the late jeff cooper. It is a new addition to the lineup, formally introduced in the 2017 shot show. The steyr scout is a modern scoped boltaction rifle manufactured by steyr mannlicher and. All colors include a 12x20 threaded barrel from the factory.
Winchester australia, the legendary manufacturers of quality ammunition in geelong, australia since 1967. The steyr scout provides the ideal solution for versatility, durability, accuracy and reliability in a. Mar 23, 2016 the steyr scout was the first commercial scout rifle. The steyr scout offers living proof of the saying a man needs only one rifle. Nightforce has great tracking capabilities, they are rugged, a bunch of elevation, holds zero forever, and reticles are designed for long range shooting. Steyrscout elite is a boltaction sniper rifle featured in crossfire. Would anyone have any suggestions for another rifle, or feedback on the steyr scout. American rifleman steyr arms introduces scout rfr rifle. All in all im pretty dissapointed with the rifle and dont shoot it anymore. Although several companies make rifles to these specifications, the steyr scout is the measure. It doesnt have the full length picatinny rail, and different bolt. Handled a ruger gunsite scout but it felt cheap and the bolt was rough. The technology of the scout thats most amazing is unseen. The steyr scout provides the ideal solution for versatility, durability, accuracy and.
A variant and effectively the successor of the scout is the steyr elite previously known as the steyr tactical elite, a more robustly. I wasnt aware that steyr built a varmint model but i would think its at least twice the price so remington gets another point for cost. Its a bit different design than most americans are used to seeing in a rifle. Sep 05, 2017 the world has changed from when cooper envisioned the scout rifle and when steyr and savage first offered interpretations of the design. Tactical marksmen and longrange shooters will love the steyr elite 08s multitude of accuracy enhancing features, including its freefloating barrel, railed foreend and bipod. It is a wellbuilt, accurate and affordable take on the scout rifle concept as originally pioneered by col. Jul 25, 2016 why the steyr scout rifle is the best scout rifle at any price, and how far the price has come down. Steyr scout later model with black stock and shorteyerelief scope 7. Steyr scout early model with gray stock and longeyerelief scope 7. Scout rifle comparison and ruger american scout rifle. Rugers new gunsite scout rifle has had rifle geeks of all stripes in a twitter since it was introduced earlier this year and for good reason.
Preceding unsigned comment added by neonchrysanthemum talk contribs 19. I spoke to silencerco and asked them if i could purchase a trifecta brake that had not been bored yet so i could have my smith do just that or have the brake bored and threaded to 12 x 20 and i was told that the way these are made on automated cnc equipment that it is impossible to just pull one from the production line. Low damage compared to other sniper rifle except m700. Lt col jeff cooper said that if he could only have one rifle, it would be the scout. All performance data supplied to me by others is believed to be accurate but that fact is not guaranteed.
Steyr is giving away guns and training as part of its elite experience giveaway. Oct 26, 2012 handled a ruger gunsite scout but it felt cheap and the bolt was rough. Its a bit different design than most americans are used to seeing in a rifle, but is innovative and features european style engineering. Introduced in 1998, the steyr scout is the grandaddy of all factory scout rifles, and the only scout personally approved of by col. He established a guide or blueprint if you willof what he thought the ideal scout. Dec 11, 2016 steyr mannlicher pro hunter rifle and zeiss diavari 2. The scout is the best most practical hunting rifle for midrange american rifleman, mark keefe authored this article about the steyr scout rifle and how jeff coopers dream of a modern, general purpose rifle suitable for the rifleman. Jeff cooper, the scout boasts an extensive list of innovative features. Sloppy bolt, soso trigger but at least they dont miss fire anymore. Steyr mannlicher pro hunter rifle and zeiss diavari 2. Discussion in other rifles started by inkdreams, apr 27, 2011. Sniper instructor gabriel zapata puts rounds downrange with his finetuned steyr elite, which features a 1.
Plus, it was built in conjunction with gunsite instructorsthe keepers of col. Developed in a nearly decadelong collaboration with legendary marine corps lt. Maybe i got a shit barrel, or maybe the bull barrel on the elite will make the difference over the lightweight fluted barrel on the scout. I bought a threaded barrel model as id heard barrel removal and reinstallation is a factoryonly service meaning my gunsmith would not be able to thread a nonthreaded barrel for me. Steyr scout tactical elite mannlicher owners manual 2002 steyr mannlicher on. Steyr magazines austrian firearms manufacturer steyr mannlicher based in the austrian city of steyr have a long history of producing sports rifles and military arms.
Steyr ssg08 rifles, steyr scout, and steyr elite on sale at. The scout is the best most practical hunting rifle for midrange scout for both accuracy and ergonomics. Most folks arent toting their scouts around the back country for days on end, so they wont notice the extra pound or two of cheaper. Im just trying to find what rifle they pulled the barrel from, since i cant seem to find any scout model with a 19 heavy stainless. Sep 04, 2012 the scout has a 19inchlong, lightweight barrel, and even if its muzzle diameter was increased by a millimeter a few years ago from the original cooper specs, it is still too lightweight for me. If the rifle is not assembled, the bolt must be inserted into the receiver as described in section 9. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. I would give the accuracy award to steyr but its possible the remington could shoot better for less overall expense but keep in mind, i. The steyr rifle is the only rifle to meet all of coopers original requirements to be called a scout. Differences to the standard scout include an extended picatinny mounting rail, an enlarged ssgstyle bolt knob, an adjustable cheek piece, and an adjustable butt plate. Aimed at the law enforcement market it is basically a heavy barreled version of the standard scout which is fitted with an extended stanag type mounting rail, an enlarged bolt knob of the ssg type, and an adjustable cheek piece. As noted earlier, it was developed by steyr mannlicher of austria in conjunction with jeff cooper, and introduced in 1998. Jeff coopers famous rifle design has finally gone mainstream, but the first scouts are still the best. It was a powerful rifle designed to have everything you need on the weapon that could shoot accurately under stress, in real conditions, and with complete reliability.
Sep 04, 2012 the overall concept of a scout rifle was really pretty simple. The overall concept of a scout rifle was really pretty simple. The steyr mannlicher pro hunter offers a modern compliment to other traditional platforms. Alright, so i got the elite 308 out a few days ago at 100 yards, and at 600 today. The world has changed from when cooper envisioned the scout rifle and when steyr and savage first offered interpretations of the design. I would give the accuracy award to steyr but its possible the remington could shoot better for less overall expense but keep in mind, i havent seen a price on a steyr varmint rifle. The steyr scout rfr is a fast straightpull rifle that emulates the look and feel of the original steyr scout rifle on a rimfire platform. Steyr scout but the barrel of the scout seems to me to weak. Steyr scout is a modern scoped boltaction rifle manufactured by steyr mannlicher and chambered primarily for 7. Is the scout rifle concept the best personal defense gun in. Today, we remain manufacturers, and proud distributors of browning, cz, steyr, huglu and winchester arms, along with winchester and norma ammunition.
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