smellslikepigeon Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have recently sold my Remmy .243 and have my eye on a nice wooden half-stock Mannlicher. I have 2 peoples opinions, 1 says they are great guns and the other says steer well clear as they can often be innacurate. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've got one in .223 and it shoots straight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I recently visited a army gunsmith, he is very passionate about rifle shooting, he shoots a Steyer and likes it very much. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I love mine. fantastic quality, finish and features. i think the main issues people have had are with the Mk1 synthetic stock bending on the Prohunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mud sticks unfortunatly...I had a friend that had one years ago and it was a pain! I like them but have doubts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellslikepigeon Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Cheers, Yeah I heard of the issues with some of the synthetics. This is the wooden half stock. Will see if I can put a few rounds through before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesw Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have a pro varmint .308 very accurate slick bolt can't go wrong with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Shoot it and see if it performs, I have had one, lovely to look at, flawless action but accuracy was dire. it went back to Steyr who said 75mm and 100m was acceptable as it was a stalking caliber (22.250), at that time we could not use that round against deer in England. Reloading and seating the bullets 20 thou further out did help but it was never going to be a MOA accuracy rifle. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Ouch if anyone tried to tell me that was acceptable I would be upset! I have a Steyr SSG in .22-250. Its very accurate and I have at the moment stopped reloading as its shooting moa with Privi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Shoot it and see if it performs, I have had one, lovely to look at, flawless action but accuracy was dire. it went back to Steyr who said 75mm and 100m was acceptable as it was a stalking caliber (22.250), at that time we could not use that round against deer in England. Reloading and seating the bullets 20 thou further out did help but it was never going to be a MOA accuracy rifle. A What model was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 A mate of mine had a Mannlicher Scout with the synthetic stock. It was spot on accuracy wise, but I have no idea why there's back up irons on them as you would have to remove your jaw and eye socket to be able to use them. No experience with the wooden stocked Steyrs, but for looks and feel it's hard to beat an X-Bolt imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Mungler has a scout in .308 - very lovely pointable rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellslikepigeon Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks all - I've decided to go with the Howa laminated thumb hole varmint lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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