huntinfool87
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I found a steyr 280 brand new for $630. Seems like a good deal but Idk anything about them? It's on clearance marked down from $999. I could really use some feedback this is the pro Hunter stainless model.
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CarJunkieLS1
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Tell me where so I can buy it...steyer makes a good rifle and all the ones I've seen have shot well
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huntinfool87
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This one and a 308 and 30-06 was at cabalas in Kearney Nebraska on clearance.
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By all accounts, they are most excellent rifles.
The strange safety/bolt lock/bolt Release/single set trigger de-cocker my come with a high learning curve.
But once past that, I think you will love it!!
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The strange safety/bolt lock/bolt Release/single set trigger de-cocker my come with a high learning curve.
But once past that, I think you will love it!!
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I had one in 308 briefly. They are accurate, well made rifles, but with some quirks I didn't care for. The safety is different and takes some getting used to, but is a good design. I could live with it.
The bolt handle is an odd shape that requires the scope to be mounted higher than I liked for clearance. It is possible to change them, but you are then talking about extra expense. I didn't care for this.
Spare magazines are hard to find and expensive. Anything with a detachable magazine needs at least 1 spare in my opinion. Stuff gets lost or left behind.
Mine was the Mt rifle version with the shorter barrel. I bought it for that purpose not wanting a full size and weight rifle. Even so it proved to be far heavier than I wanted. Not a negative for everyone. If you want a heavy rifle they are well made and accurate. It just didn't fill the role I bought it for so I let it go for something I liked better.
The bolt handle is an odd shape that requires the scope to be mounted higher than I liked for clearance. It is possible to change them, but you are then talking about extra expense. I didn't care for this.
Spare magazines are hard to find and expensive. Anything with a detachable magazine needs at least 1 spare in my opinion. Stuff gets lost or left behind.
Mine was the Mt rifle version with the shorter barrel. I bought it for that purpose not wanting a full size and weight rifle. Even so it proved to be far heavier than I wanted. Not a negative for everyone. If you want a heavy rifle they are well made and accurate. It just didn't fill the role I bought it for so I let it go for something I liked better.
CoalTrain49
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I don't know what the quality is today. I had a model M for awhile years ago. Picked it up from a friend for $500 and sold it to a collector a short time later for 1K. I can tell you about rifles built in the 70's. The one I had was a jewel and a very high grade rifle. The action prevented regular American scope mounts from being used so I sold it.
I would think the newer rifles are high quality but I haven't looked at any for a long time.
I would think the newer rifles are high quality but I haven't looked at any for a long time.
bikemutt
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I have the Steyr Scout in .308, it is without a doubt one of my favorite rifles. I like it so much I just bent over and bought a set trigger for it. I paid around $1400 for mine not including the set trigger. Sounds like you found a good deal, if I shot that round I'd be all over it.
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This was my experience as well. I bought a closeout ProHunter at Cabelas about three months ago and kept it for a month before selling it to a friend. It was accurate and well made but it was heavier than it needed to be and it didn't fit me due to scope mounting issues. I ultimately balked at the cost/expense associated with making it fit once I found that the Tikka T3 Forest fit me like a glove.
ETA: It should be noted that the tang safety design is naturally ambi, even if the bolt handle location itself is not.
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bikemutt
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I just have to ask, are the older SSG 69 rifles in a class by themselves versus a newer one? I guess Steyr isn't going to make them any longer.
jgh4445
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I have the pro hunter in .280. Scary accurate but then I hand load for it. I shoot 140 gr accubonds and it just takes the legs out from under deer. Never had one take a step after shooting, but then I also know where to put the bullet. Its a great gun. I also have a Classic American in 7mm Rem Mag. Its been shot five times and one of those 5 killed a nice 8 point. Pretty wood and typical hog back Euro stock. Gonna find that one a new home though. It just sits in the safe. Will probably regret selling it cause they haven't made it in a long time. As I recall, Browning A-Bolt scope bases fit them.
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I also handload what recipe do you us if you don't mind me asking
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I love Steyr rifles and the SBS safety/bolt system is awesome. It takes about 5 seconds to figure it out. In the full on position it allows you to lock the bolt down which disconnects the firing pin. The safety is smooth and is silent. My Steyr Scout is deadly accurate and easy to shoot.
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Huntinfool, THIS LOAD MAY NOT BE SAFE IN YOUR RIFLE SO WORK UP TO IT, but, my rifle likes 55 gr of H4831 SC under a 140 gr Accubond with a WLR primer. My Chrony clocks it at 2890 avg. My Nosler manual shows it as the most accurate for that powder with 57 gr. being max. As I said, work up to it.
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I might look into that. I have shot 55gr. Of 4831 in a different load without any pressure signs but anytime I try a new load I start low and work up to it. Thanks for the advice.
atblis
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There is no doubt some quality to many of Steyr's products. However, as has been touched on by previous posts, the Steyr's are a bit quirky, and you might find that you don't actually like them. Don't buy it solely because it seems like a good price. Buy it if you like it. They don't sell at $999. That is most likely MSRP. FWIW, I highly doubt it shoots any better than a Tikka.
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The retail pricewas $1099.99 the cheeapest I found while in the store looking online with my phone was $999.99 after doing some digging I have found the same gun on gun broker for $849.99 sothis one just over $600. Still seems like a good deal. I liked the feel of it just not sure about that bolt knob.
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So what are everyone's thoughts if you could choose between a Rem.700 xrt in the 280. Or a steyr pro Hunter in the 280. What would you choose. Both retail right around $1000
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Steyr all day every day and twice on Sundays.
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I had a model M in .270 Win, Left handed, with a full stock. (circa 1979) Weighed in at 6 and one eighth pounds. The scope mounts were factory and never had issues with bolt versus scope.
The bolt is a sixty degree throw, with the locking lugs at the rear making it extremely smooth cycling. I could palm the bolt to cycle. When I got it the trigger was double set, due to a recall, the factory installed a single at no cost to me including shipping.
in the early nineties I paid $1400 with a 4X Kahles. Very well balanced, and accurate.
Not sure about the newer style safety, My current Rem 700 feels like it has gravel in the action compared to that Steyr. I miss that rifle all the time, wish I could catch up with whoever stole it 15 years ago...... Still remember the serial number..... 10959
I would buy a new one but they only make the Lexus in left handed, I even contacted the factory to see if their custom shop could make me one. It looked just like this one; http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=499134880
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The bolt is a sixty degree throw, with the locking lugs at the rear making it extremely smooth cycling. I could palm the bolt to cycle. When I got it the trigger was double set, due to a recall, the factory installed a single at no cost to me including shipping.
in the early nineties I paid $1400 with a 4X Kahles. Very well balanced, and accurate.
Not sure about the newer style safety, My current Rem 700 feels like it has gravel in the action compared to that Steyr. I miss that rifle all the time, wish I could catch up with whoever stole it 15 years ago...... Still remember the serial number..... 10959
I would buy a new one but they only make the Lexus in left handed, I even contacted the factory to see if their custom shop could make me one. It looked just like this one; http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=499134880
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Ditto....
Yes, they are really a class on to themselves. The SSG 69 isn't designed as a hunting rifle, it's designed primarily as a LEO/Mil rifle; hence standard features like detachable box mag and quick-throw rail for the scope, which were really quite something in 1969...
It's a dated design at this point, but still a fantastic one. It is *incredibly* frigging accurate, nearly on par with my custom built f-class gun.
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