In this position the safety is on, the bolt cannot be opened, and the rifle cannot be discharged. Finally the third position 'safe' is indicated with a pop up white/grey catch. The rifle at this stage is still safe but can be loaded and unloaded. In the second loading position a white dot becomes visible on the thumb wheel. In the first fire position a red dot is visible and the rifle can be discharged as usual. The safety system operates by way of a three stage roller switch positioned at the top of the pistol grip. However it is the safety, extraction of the bolt, and magazine that are perhaps the most unusual components of this rifle. The barrel also comes pre threaded for a sound moderator. A process which has been proven to provide highly accurate results. The barrel itself is duller in finish, contrasting with the action and is cold hammer forged.
#STEYR MANNLICHER LUXUS 308 DOUBLE TRIGGER PRO#
The Mannlicher pro hunter is instantly recognisable by the distinctive twist to the action end of the barrel.
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Priced competitively at a mid range market, the rifle will appeal to those deer stalkers and hunters less inclined to opt for the slightly more expensive Sako 85, but will offer something a step beyond a typical offerings from Tikka, Browning or Remington. (Left: the Mannlicher has a detachable two position magazine) Today 'Steyr Mannlicher' as they are known, are responsible for the production of both sporting and military rifles and one of the more recent models has been the Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter rifle, which has proven highly popular.Īlthough undoubtedly an attractive rifle the proportions and build along with the synthetic stock give the pro hunter a slightly more heavy duty military style, as opposed to many of the more traditional European hunting rifles. In more recent times Mannlicher have become the main firearms manufacturer in Steyr, a city which has therefore had a long and historic tradition of weapons manufacturing. In fact after the 30 year war, in the early part of the 17th Century, the city of Steyr became responsible for one of the highest rates of early firearms production in the world. 308 Calibre equipped with North Star Moderator and Zeiss Scope) Due to the cities location on the main thorough fare to and from one of Austria's largest Iron Ore mines, the city has been at the very fore front of weapons manufacturing since as early as the 12th Century. Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter - Set right in the heart of Austria is the city of Steyr. Steyr Mannlicher Pro hunter Rifle Review Details