gunrunner100
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- NW Ontario
I had one similar to yours in 270 WSM and currently have a Mountain in 243. Absolutely love it!
I made the jump - synthetic stock and stainless. My new Steyr Pro Hunter
- Thread starter Zedbra
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So I managed a little time at the range today. I didn't have a lot of time, it was pouring rain, and I only had factory Norma 130g and Federal Blue Box 150g ammo to try. I forgot my cleaning rod and I didn't bother with a Chronograph - I'll get to that when I reload.
Everything was tight, the mag, the bolt, the safety - all of it. Smooth, but stiff - I needed to push the bolt with similar force as my K31. A fellow showed up about an hour into my range time (I was there by myself prior) and he immediately walked up and asked to look at it, he recognized what it was immediately and had only seen one on the internet prior. Me too, prior to buying it online.
He was a big Tikka fan and had three with him in .308, so we agreed to do a gun swap later into the shoot. The Tikka T3 Varmit bolt was really smooth and light - I could operate it with my pinky. When he tried my Steyr, he thought that the cartridge was jammed as the bolt needed a good push to get it to close. I tried a Steyr bolt in the past, so this is not news to me, but the Tikka bolt action impressed me, to say the least. One of his rifles also had the new Trijicon 4-16x50mm illuminated scopehttps://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=RS29-C-1900020 and the glass was nice, though I didn't care for the large illuminated cross hairs.
What I learned about the Pro Hunter:
* The 8.7 twist rate balances 150g bullets well - much better than 130g, so this is a .270 with a punch. I can work with that.
* The trigger is 3.5lbs with only a couple of millimetres of creep - I will work on that.
* The machine tolerances are tight tight tight.
* Not sure how I feel about the synthetic mags - time will tell. They were stiff to load both cartridges into them and also rounds into the chamber, I'm sure they will loosen up.
* Takes along time to cool the barrel between 3 or 4 shot groups
* The stock comb height works well for me with high Talley rings and the cheek pad with only 3-4mm of height
* I kind of like the two stage mag insert feature - single load with the mag half in or tap and load from mag - great hunting option.
* This thing is loud for a .270 but the recoil is minimal compared to my 7mm that I usually shoot.
* The Nikon scope is easy to adjust and reset zero without tools - very nice optic for this rifle
Setting up - target tree is for my .22 CZ
Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x50mm
Off-hand first three shots at 100 yards with Federal Blue Box 150g (squares are 1")
Off-hand at 100 yards, trying to zero 1" high with Federal Blue Box 150g
Everything was tight, the mag, the bolt, the safety - all of it. Smooth, but stiff - I needed to push the bolt with similar force as my K31. A fellow showed up about an hour into my range time (I was there by myself prior) and he immediately walked up and asked to look at it, he recognized what it was immediately and had only seen one on the internet prior. Me too, prior to buying it online.
He was a big Tikka fan and had three with him in .308, so we agreed to do a gun swap later into the shoot. The Tikka T3 Varmit bolt was really smooth and light - I could operate it with my pinky. When he tried my Steyr, he thought that the cartridge was jammed as the bolt needed a good push to get it to close. I tried a Steyr bolt in the past, so this is not news to me, but the Tikka bolt action impressed me, to say the least. One of his rifles also had the new Trijicon 4-16x50mm illuminated scopehttps://www.trijicon.com/na_en/products/product3.php?pid=RS29-C-1900020 and the glass was nice, though I didn't care for the large illuminated cross hairs.
What I learned about the Pro Hunter:
* The 8.7 twist rate balances 150g bullets well - much better than 130g, so this is a .270 with a punch. I can work with that.
* The trigger is 3.5lbs with only a couple of millimetres of creep - I will work on that.
* The machine tolerances are tight tight tight.
* Not sure how I feel about the synthetic mags - time will tell. They were stiff to load both cartridges into them and also rounds into the chamber, I'm sure they will loosen up.
* Takes along time to cool the barrel between 3 or 4 shot groups
* The stock comb height works well for me with high Talley rings and the cheek pad with only 3-4mm of height
* I kind of like the two stage mag insert feature - single load with the mag half in or tap and load from mag - great hunting option.
* This thing is loud for a .270 but the recoil is minimal compared to my 7mm that I usually shoot.
* The Nikon scope is easy to adjust and reset zero without tools - very nice optic for this rifle
Setting up - target tree is for my .22 CZ
Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x50mm
Off-hand first three shots at 100 yards with Federal Blue Box 150g (squares are 1")
Off-hand at 100 yards, trying to zero 1" high with Federal Blue Box 150g
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Congrats on the new rifle...Welcome to the Steyr Club
I've been trying various loads for this Steyr .270 and I think I have the clear winner thus far; 150g Berger bullets with lighter powder loads group consistent versus 160g that I also loaded (especially with drop at 200 yards). Below is a 4 shot group at 100 yards using a front rest only - yes, I did put 1 round right through the other.
rocklobster
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Great shooting! Looks good to go for hunting season...
I will weigh it tonight for you, I have to run for work now.
No, I needed the high rings to clear the bolt. I wanted to go with a Nikon again as I have really liked my other one, and initially wanted the 42mm objective with medium rings but even that scope needed the high rings for the rear ocular to clear the odd-shaped bolt, so I went with a 50mm because it would fit and the weight was minimal. Also, Clay at Prophet gave me an offer I couldn't so no to with the upgrade.
I should add that the first BDC holdover circle was perfect at 16X and 200 yards with both the 150g and 160g bullets.I don't care for that side pouch on the stock wrap either, but I do like the fake suede feel it has against my cheek. As mentioned, I wear a balaclava often while hunting and the synthetic stock just felt slick without something wrapped around it. The wrap/bag is maybe only 3mm at the most, it is very thin. Any opinions on something similar to replace it (without the side bag)?
Doesn't bother me, to be honest. I can be a little long winded at times, so I can understand skipping parts.
Besides, I value hoytcannon's and others' opinions, that's how we learn. I'm going to go and weigh the rifle, back with that info in a bit.Alright - I only have a bathroom scale that is fairly accurate and it is saying the rifle/scope unloaded weighs 10.4 lbs.
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