They have been submitted by scout owners or the factory and are published here for your enjoyment. April 30th, 2017 new steyr scout rfr rimfire rifle with straightpull action. Oct 26, 2012 ive owned a steyr scout for more than 10 years and its the lightest, fastest handling, most versatile hunting rifle ive ever owned or used. Steyr hunting rifles are renowned for their precision and innovation throughout the industry. Lt col jeff cooper said that if he could only have one rifle, it would be the scout.
I use the low warne qd rings with the burris fixed power scout scope on my steyr scout. American rifleman steyr arms introduces scout rfr rifle. The scout rifle in concept is a lightweight rifle, usually mounted with forwardoptics to give better view and awareness than a traditionally mounted scope would give, with a shortish barrel 19. A chamber extension provides the ability to force all gas forward. The recent introduction of steyrs scout rifle has created a great deal of interest in the worlds firearms community, mostly among firearms aficionados. It took a few days to get used to the scope, aiming with both eyes open and the ching sling but now i wouldnt go back. The fact is, however, that the rifle has definite capabilities for use by military scoutsniper teams and for law enforcement.
Steyr updates scout rifle offerings the firearm blog. It is intended to fill the role of a versatile, lightweight allaround rifle as specified in jeff coopers scout rifle concept. Shot show 2018 steyr s new white scout rifle duration. Scout concept and jeff cooper the art of the rifle. These tips and recommendations are furnished with the understanding that you use them at your own risk. This brand new steyr scout rfr 1126200 is a boltaction rifle which fires the. Envisioned as the ultimate doanything rifle, the scout rifle has a small, but extremely loyal following most of whom. Mar 26, 2015 i use the low warne qd rings with the burris fixed power scout scope on my steyr scout. Nov 03, 2016 steyr mannlicher has announced on their website about the release of a new rimfire rifle called scout rfr. Hi, im eric hung and i got into guns when i was around 25 and started with youtube videos, scouring forums, and eventually taking a bunch of. Apr 30, 2017 steyr arms has introduced a new straightpull rimfire rifle that should work well for rimfire practicaltactical games, crosstraining, and varmint hunting. The scout is the best most practical hunting rifle for midrange scout for both accuracy and ergonomics.
The scout rifle is a class of generalpurpose rifles defined and promoted by jeff cooper in the early 1980s that bears similarities in design and function to guide guns, mountain rifles, and other rifle archetypes that emphasize comfortable carry and practical accuracy over firepower. Introduced in 1998, the steyr scout is the grandaddy of all factory scout rifles, and the only. In a sense, the traditional tang aperture sight on cowboy action style lever rifles is a reassuring backstop, while turn bolt rifle shooting asks for a. New steyr scout rfr rimfire rifle with straightpull. Steyr arms has introduced a new straightpull rimfire rifle that should work well for rimfire practicaltactical games, crosstraining, and varmint hunting. Cooper was a marine corps veteran and avid hunter in addition, and in the mid 1980s he began to codify a concept he would call the scout rifle. Steyr scout tips and tricks the steyr scout rifle page.
Another unique feature is the rifles ability to hold a spare fiveround magazine in a hollow well located in the bottom of the stock. The scout rifle concept by colonel jeff cooper is one one the greatest yet least understood firearms in history. The scout scope is great for a general purpose rifle, but i find i can get more longrange precision with a bit more magnification. The steyr scout survival rfr is reminiscent of steyr s own scout rifle and of the issc spa straightpull rifle the austrianbased steyr mannlicher company expands its sporting rifles line with the launch of a rimfire rifles duo at the 2016 edition of the iwa expo in nuremberg, germany. Classified as a hunting rifle, the steyr scout is available in. Jan 06, 2015 the steyr scout rifle was the result of a unique and nearly decadelong collaboration between scout rifle concept creator lt. This rifle is as new condition with very few rounds put down it, you would not believe that this rifle is. The steyr scout rfr, a fast, straightpull rifle that emulates the look and feel of the original steyr scout rifle on a rimfire platform, will make its official debut at the 2017 nra annual. Steyr mannlicher pro hunter rifle and zeiss diavari 2. The steyr scout is a modern scoped boltaction rifle manufactured by steyr mannlicher and chambered primarily for 7. If you have a critical need i have the following parts for the steyr scout on hand.
The mannlicher or steyr scout, a rifle cooper approved of, has sleek lines. I have a ssg 69 as well but all my hunting is with the. Steyr parts are currently in very short supply and steyr no longer seems willing to furnish critical parts directly to me. Im looking for some reasonably priced magazines for my.
Apr 26, 20 i have the leupold scout scope on warne qd mounts and interchange it with a fixed 6x scope for some hunting scenarios, or a leupold mrt 39 scope for other applications. Steyr mannlicher gmbh, kleinraming, austria importer. Can be used with a forwardmounted scope or a standard scope. Your steyr scout rifle is the culmination of the innovative features of the steyr sbs safe bolt 96 rifle and the features for the ideal all purpose rifle outlined as desirable by the renowned rifleman and author, jeff cooper. Nov 20, 2014 the steyr scout was the result of a unique and nearly decadelong collaboration between scout rifle concept creator lt. The technology of the scout thats most amazing is unseen. With utmost safety and reliability in mind, we continue to push the boundaries of conventional hunting rifles. This type of locking mechanism is rather frequently seen in biathlon rifles.
Steyr scout tips and tricks page 1 these pages contain some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your steyr scout rifle. Jul 29, 2016 scout rifle expert and gun writer richard mann did most of the work in pulling the event together, and was nice enough to bring a number of his personal scout rifles for us to gawk at during the trip. Jeff coopers famous rifle design has finally gone mainstream, but the first scouts are still the best. The classic steyr mannlicher scout rifle in mud colour. This is from a press release put out a couple days ago.
Steyr zephyr ii and scout survival rfr rimfire rifles. The rifle has a straight pull togglelock action, which is a bit uncommon one. The scout rifle concept by colonel jeff cooper is one one. This brand new steyr scout rfr 1126201 is a boltaction rifle which fires the.
Mar 12, 2015 steyr mannlicher pro hunter rifle and zeiss diavari 2. The cooper influenced steyr bolt action scout rifle was offered in. Jul 17, 2014 the steyr scout offers living proof of the saying a man needs only one rifle. The steyr rifle is the only rifle to meet all of coopers original requirements to be called a scout. In this post we are going to take a look at the steyr scout rifle, a rifle that has changed very little from its introduction in the early 90s but looks modern to this day you can find a great history of the steyr scout here. Jan 22, 2015 unique to steyrs mannlicher scout is its integrated folding bipod that folds out from the rifles forend.
A close look at three versions of the rifle designed to be easy to handle and carry, quick to shoot and reload, accurate to long distancesand very deadly. Jul 15, 2011 rugers new gunsite scout rifle has had rifle geeks of all stripes in a twitter since it was introduced earlier this year and for good reason. New steyr scout rfr rimfire rifle with straightpull action. Integrated bipod provides a rest thats always available. I considered that rifle such a good value that i bought it for my personal collection. Ive had very good luck with the warne qd rings on anything ive mounted them. With the burris 27x variable scout scope i had to use the medium warne qd rings on the steyr scout so the objective lens would clear. Quantities are very limited and there is a limit of one of each per order. It is a wellbuilt, accurate and affordable take on the scout rifle concept as originally pioneered by col. New steyr scout rfr rimfire rifle snipers hide forum. The steyr scout is now available in mossy oak bottomland. The steyr scout offers living proof of the saying a man needs only one rifle. The rifle ships with two fiveround magazines, but 10round magazine are also available.
My long term reveiw of one of my favorite firearms is over 15 years in the making. All this adoration heaped on rugers newest hasnt gone unnoticed by steyr, the makers of the original scout rifle, and now the company has decided to fire back, claiming primogenitor and talking smack about both the ruger rifle and ars in general. Plus, it was built in conjunction with gunsite instructorsthe keepers of col. Steyr scout internet movie firearms database guns in. Mar 02, 2015 some steyr scouts come as package rifles with the leupold m8 2. Id like a couple of extra 5 round magazines and maybe a couple of 10 round magazines too if i can find them at a price that isnt outrageous. The steyr scout sniper rifle appears in the following films, video games.
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