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Recoil was a factor but it shot best when a firm grip was taken. Like the Remington, the Howa rifle performed well with most of the hunting ammo and very well with the match grade. One more tap to the bottom of the magazine then seats it in the second stage, which is ready for auto-loading. The trigger had some initial ‘creep’ but this disappeared after numerous firings.
STEYR MANNLICHER PRO HUNTER REVIEW FULL
The fire mode (safety off) is indicated by a red dot the first level of safe mode disables the firing mechanism and the second level of safe serves to lock the bolt down against the stock and also features a press-to-release tab that locks the SBS switch in the safe position.Īnother feature is the 2-stage magazine securing mechanism that uses a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows the bolt to be operated while not engaging and chambering the rounds in the magazine, thereby providing the operator with the option of loading individual rounds by hand while maintaining a full magazine at the ready. This new rifle takes cues from the original Zephyr’s build quality, and also sets new standards in the hunting-style, bolt-action, rimfire rifle platform. 300 Winchester Magnum (available only in a 25.6” barrel variant).Īs in other high-performance long-guns offered by Steyr, the Mannlicher Pro Hunter features the Safe Bolt System (SBS), a unique 2+1 safety function that offers 3 settings operated by a wheel switch on the tang of the stock. Earlier last year, Steyr introduced the new Zephyr II as a rebirth of the original Zephyr rifle, which was produced from 1955 through 1971. The rifle is chambered in a choice of 7mm-08 Remington. The Pro Hunter’s barrel is available in a 23.6” or 20” barrel Stainless Steel version or Mountain version with 20” barrel. A durable synthetic stock resists weather and rough use and features removable spacers in the butt of the stock to adjust length of pull. The Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter offers a modern compliment to other traditional platforms. 222 B/A Rifle + Richter Optik 3-9x50AOE Scope & S/Mod Synthetic Stainless.