Steyr Rifles

[crosstimbers]

I have just come into ownership of a Steyr Forester in 260 Remington. This is the first Steyr of any sort that I have ever owned. It seems well made and I have read plenty about their reputation, just thought I would see if anyone on here had any experience with them?

[Raven45]

Don't own a Forester model, but have had a Steyr Scout in .308 for several years, and love it.  And it has been driven hard in rifle classes at Gunsite.  Never a problem, and very accurate. 

[huskerlrrp]

I have a Steyr Elite in 308 Win and a Pro Hunter in 300 Win Mag. Both are outstanding rifles. Not much in the way of aftermarket components but shoot well.

[crosstimbers]

I have a Steyr Elite in 308 Win and a Pro Hunter in 300 Win Mag. Both are outstanding rifles. Not much in the way of aftermarket components but shoot well.

I figured that would be the case (aftermarket support) I'm just hoping nothing breaks, as it is a discontinued model. On your pro-hunter did you have to use high rings to get the bolt handle to clear the eyepiece of your optics?

[Hammer Time]

Don't own a Forester model, but have had a Steyr Scout in .308 for several years, and love it.  And it has been driven hard in rifle classes at Gunsite.  Never a problem, and very accurate.

Good to hear. I've been close to buying one several times in the last few years, as a compact, all-around companion to my Tikka TX3 hunting rifle chambered in the same caliber.

[huskerlrrp]

I have a Steyr Elite in 308 Win and a Pro Hunter in 300 Win Mag. Both are outstanding rifles. Not much in the way of aftermarket components but shoot well.

I figured that would be the case (aftermarket support) I'm just hoping nothing breaks, as it is a discontinued model. On your pro-hunter did you have to use high rings to get the bolt handle to clear the eyepiece of your optics?

I don't remember the ring height to be honest, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. I have a wide angle Redfield 3x9 on it (probably a unicorn scope).

[crosstimbers]

I have a Steyr Elite in 308 Win and a Pro Hunter in 300 Win Mag. Both are outstanding rifles. Not much in the way of aftermarket components but shoot well.

I figured that would be the case (aftermarket support) I'm just hoping nothing breaks, as it is a discontinued model. On your pro-hunter did you have to use high rings to get the bolt handle to clear the eyepiece of your optics?

I don't remember the ring height to be honest, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. I have a wide angle Redfield 3x9 on it (probably a unicorn scope).

I ordered medium height rings, picking them up today. Guess we shall see....