The Steyr Scout’s double stack magazines are very easy to load, but I somewhat dislike the 2 position mags. Should anyone need 6 rounds when hunting? Normally not, but maybe if you’re on a cull or if you’ve got a damn good spot varmint hunting it’d be nice. This 2 position system would be useful when first loading the chamber and then pushing up the mag for a total of 6 rounds. The magazine features 2 latch positions, where the first *click* in does not feed rounds, but offers up a spot to hand feed rounds into the action. In 223, the mag has a bulbous nose to share stocks with the 308-family versions. The magazine is a polymer affair that takes 5 rounds. It’s made by Steyr and is complex compared to most bolt action rifles.Wonder why the Steyr Scout is so damn expensive? This style of rifle matches well for hunting where you expect a lot of stalking or short range snap-shooting. Other features that were desirable to the concept were: The Scout Rifle in concept is a lightweight rifle, usually mounted with forward-optics to give better view and awareness than a traditionally mounted scope would give, with a short-ish barrel (19″). Some Steyr Scouts come as package rifles with the Leupold M8 2.5X Intermediate Eye Relief (IER) scope. 223, the Scout also comes in 243, 7mm-08, and most commonly, 308. And while I’m 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. While this particular version is in. Here in Canada, the Steyr Mannlicher Scout clocks in at around $2,500 while in the US, it goes for around $2,000. While I have been doing a lot of reviews on budget bolt action rifles, here’s a decidedly non-budget, yet still utilitarian bolt action rifle. And because not all people find the Steyr Classic beautiful, re-selling it is hard.And now, for something completely different. In particular, the barrels are almost impossible to replace because of the method of fitting. If a user wants to improve its performance or replace a factory supplied part, he or she should have to shell out money. One of them is that changing any part of the gun doesn’t come cheap. Gentle palm swells accurately positions the hand for easy and quick access to the trigger.Īs with any other rifle in the market, the Steyr Mannlicher Classic has its share of negative comments from users. The stock then widens forward of the magazine, which gives the shooter complete control, as well as aids in recoil. Checkering on the stock is coarse enough to give grip even on wet conditions. The result is a 70-degree lift and a bolt that glides smoothly over the nickel-plated finish.Īside from the classic styling and material of the stock, the rifle’s fore-end tapers from the magazine to the Schnabel tip. The lugs are recessed which allows the receiver to be shaped uniformly.
The pairs of forward-locking lugs provides the rifle with an incredibly strong lock-up. Switch it all the way forwards and the bolt is locked.Īt the heart of the action is the four-lug bolt and the butter knife bolt handle. Setting it in the middle position allows users to open the bolt and clear it safely. When set all the way back towards the shooter, the gun is in off mode. The Steyr Classic has a 3-position safety switch centrally located on the tang. Definitely designed for long-term, repeated use.
This makes it resistant to rust, scuffs, and glare. It also has a cold-hammer forged, carbon steel barrel finished in matte-grey that Steyr called Mannox. Though some would find this outdated and would rather have a more modern looking rifle. It features a handsome walnut stock, which gives it that Old-World look reminiscent of the early 1900s. Many are handed down from generation to generation, which just proves how durable and dependable this rifle is. Understandably the Steyr Classic is the go-to gun in its home country of Austria, as well as many countries across Europe.
The rifle comes in half stock, full stock, and mountain versions and in these calibres: And with the Safe Bolt System (SBS), a system which features an extra firing pin and safety lock, accidents will not be an issue. The Steyr Classic actually sports a new Bavarian-styled cheek piece and offers the shooter top-notch quality when it comes to durability, safety, and ergonomics. However, the Steyr Classic is not a modern version of the Schonauer though they look the same down to the tool marks on the barrel. It is considered to be directly related to the classic Schonauer built in the early 20th century, and which earned a reputation for its accuracy as well as for its glass-smooth action and elegant fit and finish. The Steyr Männlicher Classic Rifle is a firearm made by Steyr Mannlicher which is based in Steyr, Austria. Magazine Capacity – 3 or 4 rounds in a detachable magazine.Basic Specifications (depends on calibre)