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Ask for Jeff.
The PH won't be discontinued.

will do, thanks,

FWIW, when I visited Steyr U.S. headquarters in late 2015, uncertainty was expressed about the future of the Pro Hunter.

With regard to the OP's request, Pro Hunters are an excellent value. The more recent models with the stronger fiber reinforced stock are especially desirable (black in color not grey). Triggers are adjustable and refined. The action is safe and unique due to the 'safety bushing' and I liked the bolt lock/safety operation that uses a tang mounted thumb wheel. Accuracy was consistently under 1 MOA with my 30-06. Pro Hunters are also not lightweight yet use more plastic than I prefer. All said, at a street price of ~$750, they are hard to beat.

The changes made to the "prohunters" are this...
New stock on the CLSX with aluminum bedding.
Sent blaser style safet on the m12.
My statement should have been...the SBS won't be discontinued.

This is a CL, and in every way shape and form identical to an SBS PH whe. The stock is removed...

The original idea was to strengthen the standard stock, reduce the price point and get the rifle into American circulation. For the Euro market the CL would replace the PH so the price point would be reflective of the older base prices.


Suffice it to say, a better value is not available for someone interested in safety, accuracy, reliability.
However if your list begins with looks, weight and campfire recognition your probably going to buy something else.

I am reconsidering the 280, given the twist rate (haven't yet confirmed what it is), it might not be ideal for a "do everything" rifle. My interest in the Pro Hunter is to be the reliable, accurate, harsh weather "go to" rifle when I want to leave the walnut at home. Am starting to think the 30-06 makes more sense for this mission.

7-08

Totally agree, especially if you can purchase them pre-enjoyed.

I now have 5 Steyrs, two wood stocked and 3 synthethics



Top to bottom,

7mm Rem Mag, Steyr Pro, 26" barrel

308 Win, Steyr Mountain Rifle, 20" barrel

376 Steyr, Steyr Pro, 20" barrel

As much as I like wood, when it comes to it, here lately its the 308 and the 376 that get the nod when its nasty outside.

All three are sub-moa shooters to 200 yds. (which is as far as I've tested)



308 Steyr @ 100 yds.

I load the 376 Steyr with 235 gr. TSX.




100 yds.




200 yds.


In fact, after last weekends experience with the 376 Steyr,



it's gonna be my hoglet thumper when its nasty out, maybe even when its nice.

JAPPFT,

GWB

Hmmm... wanting a one load rifle... first choice to try in the 280 Pro Hunter would be the 150 grain Scirocco...

I just counted up...for my 2 376 PH rifles i have 365 new brass, 184 once fired, 123 loaded rounds, 9 magazines.
Also have 2 tactical (1 light one HBAR 20"), 1 mountain synthetic, I half stock classic mountain both 308.
I've thinned the herd a bit.

My go to load in all rifles chambered for 308 Win is the 150 gr. Accubond over 46.5 gr. Varget




308 Win.




308 Win.





308 Win.





308 Win


JAPPFT,


GWB

Spoke to Herbert. The 280 is 1:10 twist.

I have a few Steyr rifles. Have a Pro Hunters in 270,7mm-08,280,30-06,and 338 Federal. They all shoot well under sub moa with good factory loads.

They are not featherweight rifles,but weigh about what typical sporter rifles from winchester or ruger weigh.

The safety and trigger are superb,and they stand up to bad weather and rough conditions very well. I dropped my 270 out of tree with no issues.

They remind me of glock handguns,they look a little funny,but they sure work well. The bolt can be fully stripped without tools,and they are made to work wet or cold.

I have never seen one rust. the new ones are all either stainless or mannox. Neither will rust in my experience.

Leaning towards the 280 but also thinking 260 or 7mm08 or 30-06...

How's resale on these?

Well, I waited too long to pull the trigger on the 280 Remington Pro Hunter... vendor sold the last on hand and their Steyr distributor reported no more will be in the pipeline. Rats.

Can't see any sense in getting a 270 or a 30-06 when i have 280 dies, cases, bullets, and factory loads out the wazoo.

There is no place for that kind of logic around here

I've been looking at Steyr Scouts lately, and one thing I haven't been able to find out is whether Styer's Mannix is a nitride treatment, it just some form of choating. Also, don't you have to use higher rings on steyr's to clear the bolt handle?

Its in the metal not a coating , similiar to what Glock does

I never cared for the looks of the older ones, but that new stock helps a lot. Clearly they're excellent rifles with unique and helpful features.