hey, kicking tires on purchasing either a gen 1 or gen 2 ss in 308, perhaps to replace a ruger gss in 308, for those that own(ed) a ss, what are the pros/cons of one. what is the practical accuracy like between the gen 1 and 2? want to use it for range and hunting. appreciate your comments thanks
feedback wanted= steyr scout, 308
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Gen 2, the full length picatinny rail means you can increase you scope and ring position options.
Bare in mind, the QD sling swivels are as expensive as *uck, and hard to find.
Mags arent cheap, but I think great.
I have seen them be MOA, but if you want to do 95% range shooting the Elite comes with a heavy barrel.
Bare in mind, the QD sling swivels are as expensive as *uck, and hard to find.
Mags arent cheap, but I think great.
I have seen them be MOA, but if you want to do 95% range shooting the Elite comes with a heavy barrel.
Get the gen 1 if you could find them new since the difference in price is not really worth with gen 2. The new one comes with everything including the sling, plastic case, manual and 3x sling swivel.
I own Ruger GSR and Steyr Scout and each is unique to their own, the handling and shooting is really different, the Steyr's action is silky smooth out of the box but the bolt travel is a bit further than Ruger, not a big deal if you use Scout scope or long eye release scope on it, the only downside of Steyr is probably 5 rounds magazine but you got two with the rifle. Yeah, the built in bipod on Steyr scout is really cool and quite useful actually.
I also love my GSR as well, it just fit me perfectly with similar feeling to MA1 scout. The action need some work out of the box, it shares the same magazine as other precision rifle is really beneficial.
Both are shooting great out of the box, not like precision rifle but acceptable for hunting.
I own Ruger GSR and Steyr Scout and each is unique to their own, the handling and shooting is really different, the Steyr's action is silky smooth out of the box but the bolt travel is a bit further than Ruger, not a big deal if you use Scout scope or long eye release scope on it, the only downside of Steyr is probably 5 rounds magazine but you got two with the rifle. Yeah, the built in bipod on Steyr scout is really cool and quite useful actually.
I also love my GSR as well, it just fit me perfectly with similar feeling to MA1 scout. The action need some work out of the box, it shares the same magazine as other precision rifle is really beneficial.
Both are shooting great out of the box, not like precision rifle but acceptable for hunting.
I owned a Ruger GSS 308 and had some extended range time with the Steyr Scouts, both 223 and 308. The Ruger 308 was quite accurate with any shelf loads and was much lighter and trimmer than the Steyr. The 150-165 grain loads all cloverleafed and the 180s were 1.5-2" at 100 metres.
I was enamoured by the Steyr concept but it is a clunky land anchor, it felt like I was shouldering a rifle box, and the accuracy was disappointing for the overall cost of these rifles. I really appreciated the extended rail, rear aperture, and extra magazine but the design was too bulky for me. The Gen1 308 gave us 3" groups. The Gen2 223 was was wild with 3-5" groupings, while the 308 was marginally better with 2" groups.
I parted ways with the Ruger. It was light, trim, and accurate but I could never warm up to the clunky action and the extra play in the bolt. I wanted the Steyr to be my ideal compact truck gun but it was a complete disappointment. I prefer to build on a Rem700 or a Sako 75/85 action. I am surprised that none of the other rifles companies or aftermarket stocks have tried doing something similar to the Steyr design with the extra magazine in the butt.
I was enamoured by the Steyr concept but it is a clunky land anchor, it felt like I was shouldering a rifle box, and the accuracy was disappointing for the overall cost of these rifles. I really appreciated the extended rail, rear aperture, and extra magazine but the design was too bulky for me. The Gen1 308 gave us 3" groups. The Gen2 223 was was wild with 3-5" groupings, while the 308 was marginally better with 2" groups.
I parted ways with the Ruger. It was light, trim, and accurate but I could never warm up to the clunky action and the extra play in the bolt. I wanted the Steyr to be my ideal compact truck gun but it was a complete disappointment. I prefer to build on a Rem700 or a Sako 75/85 action. I am surprised that none of the other rifles companies or aftermarket stocks have tried doing something similar to the Steyr design with the extra magazine in the butt.
