Steyr Scout Stainless Steel Canadian .308Win

Looking at it: I still can't understand why the winner Sako has such a short top rail. In a region where six months per year is mostly night you'd want a standard scope augmented with a night vision device in front.
 
Warmer said:
Could you please elaborate?
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Sure. It looks like a rectangular'ish block of metal screwed onto to the end of the barrel. It doesn't look 'natural' like the Sako or Ruger rifle's front sight. Also, it looks like the sight is so far back from the front of the barrel that even if a flash hider or silencer (in a perfect world) was attached there would be a significant space between them.
 
I guess peoples that fuss over with micro details like the sight or the color are not really convinced they need one...

This is a Steyr Scout 308, only this is important thing to my eyes as the rifle in this configuration is different but still is one of the top 5 308 rifle in the world, shooting a Scout Steyr is an awsome experience, i am getting this one for sure... JP.:cool:
 
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Also, it looks like the sight is so far back from the front of the barrel that even if a flash hider or silencer (in a perfect world) was attached there would be a significant space between them.
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I don't think that's the case. If you look at the shot of the complete rifle the front sight sits quite far out toward the muzzle. Those close-up photos make the front sight appears it's further back than it actually is. There has to be space between the front sight and the thread for installation of muzzle brake/flash hiders as some are recessed.

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Damn...I want...I can't afford...at least not yet. Sigh. I hate to see good deals like this pass me by.

The good thing is that the regular Steyr Scout is available from site sponsors. I am curious, could the fixed front sight and diopter rear sight be offered as accessories to the regular scout?

- Jayne
 
Jayne said:
The good thing is that the regular Steyr Scout is available from site sponsors. I am curious, could the fixed front sight and diopter rear sight be offered as accessories to the regular scout?
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I'm almost certain the front sight won't simply fit over the regular Scout barrel as they have different profiles not to mention the regular barrels are heavily fluted that leave no material for it to screw on. It might fit over the Scout Elite's barrel tho.
 
Whoa, lots on emails on these.

I've waited to post this so west coast guys get a fair shot at them.

Two dealers will be receiving this very limited run of rifles.

In the West,

Calgary Shooting Centre (403) 451-1777


In the East,

Bulls Eye Sports London (519) 937-1522

I suggest calling one of those two dealers..... Now!


Thanks,
 
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My AE just been charged for one awsome Steyr Scout...
2299.00 is a great price, i would have paid 3000.00 easy for this beauty... JP.:rockOn::rockOn:
 
Anyone been able to get any info on these?

Where are they from, Steyr USA or Austria?

Barrels do not appear to be hammer forged like other steyr rifles with stainless barrels?

Does the heavier profile barrel make the rifle front heavy compared to the original scout?
 
Brian46 said:
Anyone been able to get any info on these?

Where are they from, Steyer USA or Austria?

Barrels do not appear to be hammer forged like other steyr rifles with stainless barrels?

Does the heavier profile barrel make the rifle front heavy compared to the original scout?
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Did not ask any questions, just bought it, only 14 were made, they must be very special. i am looking forward to it, Steyr Mannlicher products are always awesome... JP.
 
mebiuspower said:
I'm almost certain the front sight won't simply fit over the regular Scout barrel as they have different profiles not to mention the regular barrels are heavily fluted that leave no material for it to screw on. It might fit over the Scout Elite's barrel tho.
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Almost looks to me like a regular Scout barrel without the fluting, the Elites barrel is a good bit thicker. The site package is interesting, the only down side I see is it eats up some rear mounting room, that is not recoverable, and potentially the need to push your scope up higher to clear the rear drum.
I am wondering if North Sylva has started wondering about maybe another chat with Steyr about a sight package option on scouts, and or Elites.
 
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