Steyr Scout rifle?
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Sheepdog1968
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If you go out to the Styer website, they have a PDF of a comparison done by Gun Tests or Gun Reports (the magazine that doesn't take advertising; buys their firearms like we do then tests them. Kind of like the consumer reports for guns) on the Styer vs. the Ruger. The Styer won by a large ammount. You should read the report to decided what parameters matter to you.
If I did not have my 30-30 lever action with a scout scope (that I have absolutely fallen in love with), of the two I would probably choose either the Styer Scout or have Melvin Forbes make me one.
I know there are some companies such as Grizzly Custom who will modify some existing actions to accept stripper clips so this feature can be had if you really want it.
If I did not have my 30-30 lever action with a scout scope (that I have absolutely fallen in love with), of the two I would probably choose either the Styer Scout or have Melvin Forbes make me one.
I know there are some companies such as Grizzly Custom who will modify some existing actions to accept stripper clips so this feature can be had if you really want it.
The Steyr is made to hit what you're shooting at. No matter if you think it costs too much, it does what it's supposed to and that's why it's the best because they don't build it to a price point. They make it work like it's supposed to.
Coal Dragger
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I used to own one, and regret letting it go. Prices have remained stable on them, so maybe one day I'll pick up another one.
It was accurate, light, well made, and reliable for me. Furnished with two magazines with storage in the stock for the second was ingenious, and the bipod worked pretty well.
I do wish the bolt throw was lighter, especially since mine wouldn't hit a hard military primer with enough oomph to set it off. I also would have preferred a better set of iron sights, although as a SHTF back up they were OK and sighted in easily.
I have been tempted to buy a Ruger Gunsite scout rifle, but there are some things that hold me back like the 16" barrel, and the overly long magazines.
It was accurate, light, well made, and reliable for me. Furnished with two magazines with storage in the stock for the second was ingenious, and the bipod worked pretty well.
I do wish the bolt throw was lighter, especially since mine wouldn't hit a hard military primer with enough oomph to set it off. I also would have preferred a better set of iron sights, although as a SHTF back up they were OK and sighted in easily.
I have been tempted to buy a Ruger Gunsite scout rifle, but there are some things that hold me back like the 16" barrel, and the overly long magazines.
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Panzerschwein
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I know, the Ruger Gunsite is interesting and appealing with it's lower price point but it just has some things that put me off compared to the Steyr Scout. For one that 16" barrel is too short, the flash hider is silly and takes up room that a longer barrel should use and would pretty much give the same effect.
Some other abrasive features on the Ruger that have just kept me from picking one up. Hopefully the beautiful Steyr will continue to be produced, because as for now I don't have quite enough money to buy one.
The market is obviously nuts right now with the recent gun ban scares. I think if God forbid a senseless "assault weapon" ban would pass we will be seeing a resurgence in popularity of these types of arms.
Some other abrasive features on the Ruger that have just kept me from picking one up. Hopefully the beautiful Steyr will continue to be produced, because as for now I don't have quite enough money to buy one.
The market is obviously nuts right now with the recent gun ban scares. I think if God forbid a senseless "assault weapon" ban would pass we will be seeing a resurgence in popularity of these types of arms.
langloisandy
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I have owned a few of the Steyr Scouts, great guns. They balance nicely, shoot far better than I ever will and are great to hunt and target shoot with. You'll love it.
Andy
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Build one yourself.
This started out as a rusty, pitted barreled action. Shortened it to 20", recrowned, filled in pits with JB Weld, filed and sanded smooth. removed rear sight base, used 3/8" to Weaver adaptor and steel Weaver rings to mount Leatherwood 2-7x Scout scope. All parts coated with Brownell's Aluma-hyde II in "Coyote." ATI 'glass stock of course. Still to do: I have a sweet Yankee Machine muzzle brake I will add if i can get somebody to turn the muzzle down and thread it for less than an arm and leg. Will do the standard home trigger job. Oh, I will do a full camo paint job. I have a sling and swivels too. Pic posted in rifle country under Mosin Sporter Phase I.
This started out as a rusty, pitted barreled action. Shortened it to 20", recrowned, filled in pits with JB Weld, filed and sanded smooth. removed rear sight base, used 3/8" to Weaver adaptor and steel Weaver rings to mount Leatherwood 2-7x Scout scope. All parts coated with Brownell's Aluma-hyde II in "Coyote." ATI 'glass stock of course. Still to do: I have a sweet Yankee Machine muzzle brake I will add if i can get somebody to turn the muzzle down and thread it for less than an arm and leg. Will do the standard home trigger job. Oh, I will do a full camo paint job. I have a sling and swivels too. Pic posted in rifle country under Mosin Sporter Phase I.
Coal Dragger
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No thanks on the bubba build.
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Panzerschwein
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I thought about building a Mosin scout rifle like that to, but I like my 91/30 just as it is. If I can ever get a Steyr scout for a reasonable price I will though. One good thing about Mosins is the ammo is still very cheap. I just ordered 880 rounds of 147 light ball from Sportsman's Guide for all of $190. Cant do that with .308 Win! I don't reload currently as living conditions don't allow it.
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