Holland&Holland Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Finally my new gun, a Steyr Mannlicher Scout arrived. Picked it up today. Had a go at the rifle range to get it sighted in. Only shot 20 rounds with it so far. I am going to the rifle range again on wednesday, just before i go to germany wild boar hunting next week. It is good to build some confidence with a new gun and know its function before you shoot at life quarry is my opinion. Thoughts and experiences so far: 1. it looks very very nice... , cannot help it but i am very pleased the way it looks, all black, Swarovski scope and black Niggeloh sling. Call me a sissy, i just like the way it looks and this also builds some confidence for shooting Feels a bit strange to call a gun good looking ?? 2. trigger is crisp and pulls nicely , the couple of shots i had where OK. Trigger is not too heavy or too light, just perfect; 3. Stock fits ok together with scope; 4. magazine and ammo (Sako) work great, no stalling or mix up, bolt slides great; 5. recoil is fine, thought it might be a bit more because the Scout is lighter then my original old gun (CZ) but it handles fine. 6. weight is reduced, carries easily; 7. safetycatch works OK and makes almost no noise. 8. the new Swarovski Z6i optics 2-12x50 are magnificent , clear view, illuminated dot with range of settings both day or night. Good range in magnification so i can use it for driven hunts, stalking and high seat hunting. 9. you can take the optics all off and shoot with the open sights. 10. build in bipod, works good and has good stability. Will let the forum know how things work out. Some pictures Edited May 16, 2008 by Holland&Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Nice looking bit of kit there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Oh, a man after my own heart. Enjoy and keep us posted. One of those is on my "list". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Very nice looking set up there H&H Great choice on the Z6i 2-12x50, awesome scope! I put one on my .270 a couple of months ago, it's so good I have just got another for my 6.5x55 Edited May 17, 2008 by moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InGen Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 very nice gun :blink: i love its looks so smooth :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 very nice i have herd good things about them :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 very nice does anybody no anywhere where I could get one of those scope covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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