Steyr Mannlicher has all its Pro Hunter rifles threaded for sound moderators and this model had a ½in UNF pitch with a stainless steel thread protector.Įqually beneficial is the short 20in length which keeps the overall length down to 40.75in making it ideal as a stalking rifle amongst forests and trees. The bolt is smooth and has none of the usual wobble found on many Mauser-type bolt actions these days.
The bolt handle is a butter-spoon type which is common on European rifles. There is a cocking indicator protruding from the bolt shroud to indicate the readiness of the rifle. The bolt body is recessed with grooves that increase the bolt’s reliability in dusty and freezing conditions. This is similar to Sako models with a small plunger ejector. There is a further safety bushing encasing the extractor. This gives a good lock-up when loading and ensures a lower bolt lift to boot. The bolt has four opposed locking lugs, two large ones in the front and two smaller ones behind. Scope mounts are screwed to the top of the action via three screw holes for security. The action is a solid stainless steel unit with more of a nickel than a stainless steel finish. The action is secured via twin 5mm screws through two aluminium pillars and a separate screw-attached recoil lug. The trigger-guard forms part of the stock moulding and the fore-end has been stiffened with five cross braces. These spacers can be removed or added to accommodate various lengths of pull. Two replacement spacers are supplied together with a solid black rubber/ synthetic recoil pad. The butt section has a useful system of butt pad adjustment. The comb is straight and high enough for positioning your head correctly to avoid parallax errors with a scope. Right and left-handed Shots can use this rifle equally as there is no cheekpiece.
It has no chequering, but it doesn’t need it due to the flamboyant, contoured fore-end and deeply scalloped pistol grip. The finish is a dull black colour with a moulded finish for grip. The stock feels solid and capable, thanks to being made of a high-density, moulded polymer material. The Pro Hunter was first launched around 15 years ago and raised eyebrows with its radical styling, which was unlike previous, more traditional Mannlicher Lux models.
You also get a lot of rifle for the money you pay, which is very satisfying. Synthetic materials and stainless steel attest to this ethos. This is a rifle for the hunter who wants to go out and use it – rather than use it as an element of interior decoration. The Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher makes premium grade yet highly practical rifles, especially with the Pro Hunter series. Now I have tested this rifle, I can assure you that it’s because people keep hold of this model once they’ve made their purchase.
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