KWALSH
November 2nd, 2004, 02:55 AM
The Steyer scout rifle.
I Want to know has anyone fired one of these Austrians and how would you outfit one?
Its available in three different stocks and two barrels 19" and (22" available as an option on the Scout or Tactical version).
Jeff Cooper, I do admire his reasoning and experience. I've only read one of his books, however, and "The Scout" being only seven pounds in a 308. looks like it is one innovative - well designed bolt-action rifle.
Q. what exactly is a cold-rolled-hammer-forged barrel and advantages thereof? Is this in general the main theme of Steyer-Mannlicher rifles?
If you had only pack ammo and one rifle to CARRY, would it not be the lightest and versatile shebitch of all bolt-action tactical rifles, the Steyer Scout? I'm an ex tanker so hey, SSK industries now makes a 14 pound 50. cal. too with a reduced recoil, why not light weight? How do they engineer that with a 50. cal, the barrel on the mardeuse turret mounted mustav' been almost 25 lbs. anyway...
Here are some details from, http://www.steyer-mannlicher.com
"The STEYR Scout is one of the most versatile rifles on the market. Combining innovative engineering, lightweight, reliability and great accurancy into a handy and compact shooting system. Equally at home serving as a light sporter, tactical rifle, or in the survival mode, the STEYR Scout may prove to be the only rifle you will ever need!"
Specially designed features
"Specially designed features include: Integral folding bipod, extra spare magazine in the but stock, removable spacers for length of pull adjustment, full Weaver-type rail, fold down back-up sights, quick detach flush mounted sling swivels with five socket locations. The STEYR Scout can also be equipped with a Hi-Capacity 10-round kit, just like the ProHunter. The 10-round magazine can be inserted into the but stock as well.
Variations of the STEYR Scout
The Scout stock is available in four different versions: black, black with simulated wood inserts, camouflage, or gray- only in the Jeff Cooper package*. All metal surfaces are matte black. Optionally you may request a heavy barrel version, or a regular weight stainless fluted barrel.
Technical Data / STEYR Scout
Calibers 223 Rem., 243 Win., 7 mm-08 Rem., 308 Win., 376 Steyr
Barrel length 19" (485 mm)
Magazine 5 rounds
Trigger Set trigger or Direct trigger
Stock black, wood inserts, camouflage, or gray
Type Weaver-rype rail for scope mounting
Total length 38.5 inches (98 cm)
Weight Approx. 7 lbs
I Want to know has anyone fired one of these Austrians and how would you outfit one?
Its available in three different stocks and two barrels 19" and (22" available as an option on the Scout or Tactical version).
Jeff Cooper, I do admire his reasoning and experience. I've only read one of his books, however, and "The Scout" being only seven pounds in a 308. looks like it is one innovative - well designed bolt-action rifle.
Q. what exactly is a cold-rolled-hammer-forged barrel and advantages thereof? Is this in general the main theme of Steyer-Mannlicher rifles?
If you had only pack ammo and one rifle to CARRY, would it not be the lightest and versatile shebitch of all bolt-action tactical rifles, the Steyer Scout? I'm an ex tanker so hey, SSK industries now makes a 14 pound 50. cal. too with a reduced recoil, why not light weight? How do they engineer that with a 50. cal, the barrel on the mardeuse turret mounted mustav' been almost 25 lbs. anyway...
Here are some details from, http://www.steyer-mannlicher.com
"The STEYR Scout is one of the most versatile rifles on the market. Combining innovative engineering, lightweight, reliability and great accurancy into a handy and compact shooting system. Equally at home serving as a light sporter, tactical rifle, or in the survival mode, the STEYR Scout may prove to be the only rifle you will ever need!"
Specially designed features
"Specially designed features include: Integral folding bipod, extra spare magazine in the but stock, removable spacers for length of pull adjustment, full Weaver-type rail, fold down back-up sights, quick detach flush mounted sling swivels with five socket locations. The STEYR Scout can also be equipped with a Hi-Capacity 10-round kit, just like the ProHunter. The 10-round magazine can be inserted into the but stock as well.
Variations of the STEYR Scout
The Scout stock is available in four different versions: black, black with simulated wood inserts, camouflage, or gray- only in the Jeff Cooper package*. All metal surfaces are matte black. Optionally you may request a heavy barrel version, or a regular weight stainless fluted barrel.
Technical Data / STEYR Scout
Calibers 223 Rem., 243 Win., 7 mm-08 Rem., 308 Win., 376 Steyr
Barrel length 19" (485 mm)
Magazine 5 rounds
Trigger Set trigger or Direct trigger
Stock black, wood inserts, camouflage, or gray
Type Weaver-rype rail for scope mounting
Total length 38.5 inches (98 cm)
Weight Approx. 7 lbs