any guys here have experence with Steyr Prohunters?
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gunrunner100
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Yes...
What's your question or concern?
What's your question or concern?
My .270 Prohunter is exceptionally accurate - the first modern rifle I have put bullets through the previous hole at 100 yards. The barrel is thin, so it does warm up after 3 shots, but this is supposed to be a hunting rifle, not a 10 shot range gun.
The stock is not hollow sounding, it feels very solid, it does have a little flex at the end where the barrel is floated, but you have to be pushing on it deliberately to make that happen and it is nowhere you would be naturally holding the rifle. I really like the wheel safety, which took a little bit to get used to and warm up to - but I now like the safety option that will eject a round and not load from the mag if you use the two stage feature- perfect for hunting.
The bolt is tight and crisp in the throw stages. I had one fellow that only owned Tikkas and when he tried my Steyr he though the bolt was broken; compared to his pinky-operated bolts, you need to use a few more fingers. The bolt design meant I needed high Tally rings to clear my scope ocular. There are lug bushings inside the chamber that you need to realign when you clean it, but that is easy to do with a long screwdriver.
Do you ever make it over to Squamish from the Coast? I can meet you at our range and let you try mine if you'd like.
Here is my thread on the Steyr Pro Hunter:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...c-stock-and-stainless-My-new-Steyr-Pro-Hunter
The stock is not hollow sounding, it feels very solid, it does have a little flex at the end where the barrel is floated, but you have to be pushing on it deliberately to make that happen and it is nowhere you would be naturally holding the rifle. I really like the wheel safety, which took a little bit to get used to and warm up to - but I now like the safety option that will eject a round and not load from the mag if you use the two stage feature- perfect for hunting.
The bolt is tight and crisp in the throw stages. I had one fellow that only owned Tikkas and when he tried my Steyr he though the bolt was broken; compared to his pinky-operated bolts, you need to use a few more fingers. The bolt design meant I needed high Tally rings to clear my scope ocular. There are lug bushings inside the chamber that you need to realign when you clean it, but that is easy to do with a long screwdriver.
Do you ever make it over to Squamish from the Coast? I can meet you at our range and let you try mine if you'd like.
Here is my thread on the Steyr Pro Hunter:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...c-stock-and-stainless-My-new-Steyr-Pro-Hunter
I've had a 25-06 Pro-Hunter since 2003. It came to my father's possession in 1999 and followed me to Alberta when I moved. It's been nicknamed the $1.00 gun. My father bought a raffle ticket for $1.00 at a gun show and he won the rifle. He was called on his birthday in 1999 and was told that he won a rifle. He thought one of his buddies was pulling a prank on him. He hung up the first time. Called again and eventually, the guy at the other end convinced my father that it was for real.
Anyway, it was the first "modern" rifle that myself and my father have ever used. My father didn't like how it fit him, so the rifle ended up with me. I liked the ergonomics and the rifle was lighter than what I was used to. It feels solid and well built. It does not like Remington Corelokts. It's taken down several WT's and a couple dozen coyotes.
Anyway, it was the first "modern" rifle that myself and my father have ever used. My father didn't like how it fit him, so the rifle ended up with me. I liked the ergonomics and the rifle was lighter than what I was used to. It feels solid and well built. It does not like Remington Corelokts. It's taken down several WT's and a couple dozen coyotes.
I had a stainless 25-06 for a while, and for
Some reason never really warmed up to it. That may have had more to do
With the cartridge than anything, but the plastic stock , and funny look didn't help.
Having said that, there wasn't anything wrong with the way it functioned or shot. It's even in the running for
The most accurate factory rifle I've owned. I got it cheap, so was able to sell it cheap to my son's buddy. He loves it, and after he popped a nice wide 6 pointer this year I
Seriously doubt that anyone would be able to pry it away from him.
Some reason never really warmed up to it. That may have had more to do
With the cartridge than anything, but the plastic stock , and funny look didn't help.
Having said that, there wasn't anything wrong with the way it functioned or shot. It's even in the running for
The most accurate factory rifle I've owned. I got it cheap, so was able to sell it cheap to my son's buddy. He loves it, and after he popped a nice wide 6 pointer this year I
Seriously doubt that anyone would be able to pry it away from him.
Steyr Prohunters use the 'SBS' action. The Steyr SSG 08 uses an 'SBS' action - I am pretty sure that the 10 rd magazines that fit the SSG 08 also fit the Steyr Prohunter. It would not surprise me if the same mandrels that the SSG rifle barrels are hammered on are the same (or certainly as a good a quality) as those used for the Prohunter.
gunrunner100
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I have had 2 of the SBS rifles, the original in 270 WSM and my current Mountain in 243.
I found an oversize magazine kit for it and it is my dedicated wolf/coyote rig.
Absolutely love the rifle. But then, I am partial to Steyr...
I found an oversize magazine kit for it and it is my dedicated wolf/coyote rig.
Absolutely love the rifle. But then, I am partial to Steyr...
I have a Steyr Scout and it's a favourite rifle of mine...same action as the Prohunter. The goofy-looking stock profile makes for an outstandingly ergonomic gun, at least for me. I will comment that the magazines for the various SBS should be checked carefully before assuming they will interchange. I purchased a Prohunter magazine, assuming it would fit my Scout. Sadly, the Scout magazines, while identical in the design of feed lips and locking mechanism, are taller than those for the Prohunter. I suspect the SSG 08 probably uses the Scout mags, not the Prohunter ones. Don't know for sure but would be cautious if purchasing mags without testing them.
Very good advice to check magazines...I may have been a little too enthusiastic about what fits what and interchangeability after I discovered that a 10rd mag for a Scout fits my laminated stock Steyr 300M. To add though...from Steyr's site "This High Capacity Magazine holds 10 rounds for a .308 Win. Pro Hunter Rifle as well as the Scout, SSG 04, SSG 08, Elite, and Elite 08 in caliber .308 Win. A HIGH CAPACITY ADAPTER KIT IS NEEDED TO USE THIS MAGAZINE...PLEASE CALL 205-417-8644 TO ORDER ONE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MODEL."
In my case, the ProHunter mag snapped into place into the gun...but the shorter height meant that the top round just sat there and watched the bolt sliding back and forth above it. 
The Scout has a two position mag catch, which allows the mag to feed normally (upper position) or to just hold ammo in reserve while you single load above it (lower position). The shorter ProHunter mag can only utilize the bottom (i.e. paperweight full of ammo!) position.
The Scout has a two position mag catch, which allows the mag to feed normally (upper position) or to just hold ammo in reserve while you single load above it (lower position). The shorter ProHunter mag can only utilize the bottom (i.e. paperweight full of ammo!) position.No, my Scout (.308) is set up for 5-rounders. The mag was for a .308 ProHunter, and when inserted did not reach high enough for the top round to be picked up by the bolt. If you check Steyr's site, they list separate mags for Scouts and ProHunters.
Ok. Could be that the 10rdr's are ok because the 'high capacity adapter' allows common usage of the larger mag. As mentioned a scout 10rdr works as it should in my 300M...but OTOH the 300M does not take a 5 rdr....thats good to know thanks
Not actually a 300WM, it is a Steyr target rifle in 308W called (among other things) a Steyr 300 m Standard. You may not have seen this particular model as it is uncommon. As mentioned it has a laminate stock and accepts a 10rd (.308w) magazine. And the Scout 10rd fits it perfectly (and of course vice versa) ...same as this but in 308w https://youtu.be/qQgaTOb3_5w
