A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n The SuperComp Ferret50 is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle that can be made with either a right- or left-handed bolt for no additional charge. Spider Firearms also makes .50 BMG conversions for AR-15 lowers. (ferret50.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n Caliber: .50 BMG The SuperComp Ferret50 is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle that can be made with either a right- or left-handed bolt for no additional charge. Spider Firearms also makes .50 BMG conversions for AR-15 lowers. (ferret50.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n Caliber: .50 BMG The SuperComp Ferret50 is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle that can be made with either a right- or left-handed bolt for no additional charge. Spider Firearms also makes .50 BMG conversions for AR-15 lowers. (ferret50.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n Caliber: .50 BMG The SuperComp Ferret50 is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle that can be made with either a right- or left-handed bolt for no additional charge. Spider Firearms also makes .50 BMG conversions for AR-15 lowers. (ferret50.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A revamped version of the original HS .50, the M1 adds a five-round magazine, side Picatinny rails, and a re-designed bipod. The barrel is capped with a high-efficiency muzzle brake and the recoil pad can be adjusted vertically and for length of pull.\u00a0 (steyrarms.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, those are the top .50 BMG rifles in our book. If you think we've left someone out, let us know in the comments and we'll see if it makes the grade!<\/p>\n","post_title":"Top 12 .50 BMG Rifles [2023]","post_excerpt":"Meet some of the most powerful bolt-action and semi-auto rifles on the planet!","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/magazines\/tactical-weapons\/5-locations-shoot-ma-deuce-50-bmg-machine-gun\/\nhttps:\/\/www.tactical-life.com\/firearms\/top-30-rifles-tactical-weapons-2014\/","post_modified":"2024-06-30 16:41:58","post_modified_gmt":"2024-06-30 20:41:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/10\/31\/todays-top-12-50-bmg-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":122214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2022-12-01 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-12-01 14:00:00","post_content":"Sinister. Do you know where that word comes from? It comes from the Latin for \u201cleft\u201d because ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Now we know that isn\u2019t true, with about 10 percent of the world\u2019s population being left-handed. But that also means that one in 10 shooters is probably left-handed. While some long gun<\/a> actions are fairly ambidextrous to use, there are some rifles that have to be designed just for left-handers. If you or a family member have been struggling to use a right-handed gun, stop! There are plenty of left-handed rifles on the market.\n<\/a>
<\/strong>Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Steyr HS .50 M1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Steyr HS .50 M1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Barrel: 32 inches
OA Length: 61 inches
Weight: 34 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 1
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<\/strong>Caliber: .50 BMG
Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Barrel: 32 inches
OA Length: 61 inches
Weight: 34 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 1
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Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\n\n\nWeatherby<\/a> pioneered the high-velocity hunting rifle in the 1960s. Ever since the company continues to provide rifles and shotguns and hasn\u2019t shortchanged the left-handed shooter. We tested a Mark V Accumark in .257 Magnum, Roy Weatherby\u2019s favorite. The .257\u2019s 26-inch barrel launches an 80-grain Barnes<\/a> TTSX bullet at 3,800 fps. It's one of the hardest-hitting, flattest-shooting varmint guns in the world. Topped with a Leupold 4-12X scope in Weatherby-marked Talley Rings, the .257 was zeroed at 200 yards, with only a 9-inch drop at 400 yards! Out of the box, the Mark V was a laser, its crisp 3.5-pound trigger making it easy to nail metal silhouettes at 300 yards. The Mark V Accumark is available for left-handed shooters in .257 Wby Mag, .30-378 Wby Mag, .300 Wby, .338-378 Wby, and 6.5-300 Wby.\n
Don\u2019t Get Left Behind, Lefties!<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow it\u2019s time to ask why, as a \u201cnormal\u201d right-handed shooter, did I get so interested in left-handed firearms? First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! Secondly, a dear friend and shooter had suffered a stroke and lost a lot of control in his right hand. It seemed to me that having a rifle or two that I could learn to shoot left-handed along with my wife might be a good idea.\n\nAt first, I was afraid that I would not be able to duplicate my battery of arms for southpaw use. I didn\u2019t have to worry. We\u2019ve just scratched the surface of what\u2019s available here. Consider semi-auto AR-style rifles from Stag and Rock River Arms to rimfire turnbolts from CZ to target and tactical bolt rifles from Savage. There is a long list of gun-makers who cater to lefties.\n\nAll in all, southpaws have plenty of options to choose from.","post_title":"7 First-Rate Left-Handed Rifles [2022]","post_excerpt":"Check out our collection of some of the best long guns for lefties, including releases by Remington, Ruger, Stag Arms, Steyr and more.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"best-left-handed-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:31","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/12\/01\/best-left-handed-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":128214,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2019-06-13 05:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-13 09:00:41","post_content":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QOBas1cuoo8[\/embed]&feature=youtu.be\r\n
What Exactly Is the Steyr Elite Experience?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe Steyr Elite Experience is the brainchild of Steyr USA CEO Scott O'Brien, and built upon what the company calls a \u201cfoundation of four pillars of performance.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0Those pillars include a limited lifetime warranty, sub-MOA guarantee on bolt-action rifles, world-class <\/span>training<\/a> and elite VIP privileges.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer describes the Elite Experience as a shift in the consumer experience. Instead of ending at the cash register, it is just beginning. For every customer that purchases a centerfire rifle with an MSRP more than $1,250 in 2019, the Steyr Elite Experience awaits.\r\n\r\nAbove all, the package includes a two-day training course, hosted by world-class trainers, as part of the Steyr Arms Academy. There are several different courses to choose from. Courses include Precision Rifle, AUG Carbine, Scout Rifle, Precision Hunter and a course for HS .50\/.460. Additionally, all courses take place at the impressive CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur limited lifetime warranty and our long-standing sub-MOA guarantee aren\u2019t really anything new to the industry,\u201d O\u2019Brien said. \u201cBut our complimentary training is what truly sets us apart. This training gives you the confidence in your abilities and will assure you that you made the best purchase of the most accurate and reliable firearms ever made.\u201d\r\n\r\nSteyr Arms compares the Elite Experience to a concierge-based approach. Steyr breaks new ground combining top-tier training, accuracy guarantees, VIP privileges and a warranty into a full-service approach. The company claims this combination of promotion and proofing of its products will let everyone \"know the Steyr difference.\"\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyrdifference.com<\/a>.","post_title":"Why the Steyr Elite Experience Is the Best Shooting Program We've Seen","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:17:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2019\/06\/13\/steyr-elite-experience-shooter-package\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129614,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-25 07:01:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-25 12:01:29","post_content":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZyOz5TwJvZI\r\n\r\nSteyr and Col. Jeff Cooper introduced the first production Scout Rifle<\/a> to the world at the 1998 SHOT Show, and for more than a decade, Steyr hasn\u2019t introduced a new chambering in the Scout Rifle platform. That is until now, as Steyr recently announced the debut of the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor.\r\n\r\n[in_content post=\"201587\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\r\n\r\nThroughout his decades of development of the scout-rifle concept, including the nearly decade-long collaborative design process to create the Steyr Scout, Cooper was very specific in his chambering choices for his ultimate production scout rifle.\r\n\r\nCooper also demanded the rifle be able to knock down any North American game, and he wanted the ammunition to be readily available. While the 6.5 Creedmoor debuted after Cooper had already passed, today it stands as one of the top cartridge choices and is plentiful.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt can\u2019t be said that Col. Cooper wasn\u2019t a fan of the 6.5 mm, as he wrote about the 6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer rather longingly,\u201d said Scott O\u2019Brien, Steyr Arms, USA, CEO. \u201cBut Col. Cooper never could have expected the amazing performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, nor could he expect the widespread availability of such a round.\u201d\r\n
Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Attributes<\/h3>\r\nSteyr and Cooper began collaborating on a production Scout Rifle around 1990. Steyr engineers worked within his limitations to produce a rifle that was less than a meter in length, less than about 7 pounds. Also, it had to be able to take anything in North America from hare to bear. Steyr engineers provided his desired backup \u201cghost-ring\u201d iron sights that rest snugly within the Steyr Scout\u2019s profile and can be deployed within seconds should the optics fail. They also provided two-stage magazines that could accomplish the same function as the 1903 Springfield\u2019s magazine cutoff but in a much faster manner than the original.\r\n\r\nJust like the original Steyr Scout, the 6.5 CM version incorporates a spare magazine in the stock. Also, it has the ability to accept a pair of optional 10-round magazines. The stock also incorporates an integrated bipod, as well as a set of five whale-tail sling-swivel attachments. Moreover, the attachments accommodate a three-point Ching Sling on either side of the stock.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe can never know how the Colonel would have felt about chambering his rifle in the 6.5 Creedmoor, but considering its performance and after extensive testing, we think he\u2019d wholeheartedly approve,\u201d O\u2019Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe Steyr Arms Scout 6.5 Creedmoor has a 19-inch cold hammer forged barrel. Also, it is fluted and threaded to accept 1\/2-20 RH muzzle devices. It is now available in Black, MUD and OD Green stocks with an MSRP of $1,735.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com\/us<\/a>.","post_title":"Steyr Arms Introduces the Scout 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:19:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2018\/12\/25\/steyr-scout-6-5-creedmoor\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":129630,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2018-12-20 07:03:52","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-20 12:03:52","post_content":"\n\nSince 2008, the Steyr SSG 08 has been considered one of the best sniper rifles available at any price and one of the most accurate factory rifles ever made. For users who didn\u2019t need the gun\u2019s superb aluminum folding stock, Steyr Mannlicher designed the SSG 04, which offered the same barreled action on an adjustable fiber-reinforced stock. The gun lost some of its ergonomics and glamor, but its legendary accuracy was unscathed.\n\n[in_content post=\"192097\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]\n\nSteyr<\/a> then recognized some aficionados and small law enforcement agencies needed an accurate SSG-type rifle at an even more affordable price. So the company introduced the Pro THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel). This fantastic rifle is priced competitively with other varmint and tactical rifles from American manufacturers but adds many of the advanced SSG 08 features in a lighter, simpler design.\n\nNow Steyr is offering a new Pro THB in 6.5 Creedmoor with either a short 20-MOA Picatinny rail over the action or with a longer rail. I got my hands on the latter for testing, and it\u2019s a killer package for long-range hunters, Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooters and many tactical units.\n
Solid Foundation<\/h3>\nLike the famous SSG 08 and SSG 04, the Steyr Pro THB is based on the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is one of the safest rifle operating systems ever designed. If the gun fires an over-pressured cartridge, or there\u2019s an obstruction in the barrel, the shooter will remain protected while the rifle contains the detonation by its safety bushing. In my opinion, this is part of what makes the SBS the most advanced bolt system on the market. The safety bushing fully encases the four bolt lugs and the extractor, essentially protecting the shooter from escaping gases and preventing the receiver from rupturing.\n\nThe four front locking lugs are massive. They\u2019re directly behind the cartridge case inside the receiver. The bolt body has grooves that will collect dirt and debris to guarantee reliability during the most extreme conditions. After reviewing these features, reminding folks that all Steyr rifles have a protruding cocking indicator in the bolt or that the bolt lever retracts and locks into the receiver seems unimportant. You can choose between a thin bolt handle or the more common round knob, and I received the latter for testing.\n
Steyr Pro THB: Packed With Features<\/h3>\nYou\u2019d need a pen and paper to list all of the features that set the SBS action apart from Remington clones. Normally, rifles have two-position safeties, but not this Austrian tack-driver. The new \u201c2+1\u201d safety, operated by a wheel on the tang, lets you select various modes of safety and operation. In the \u201csafe\u201d position, the weapon can be loaded and unloaded, and the trigger is locked, which prevents accidental discharges. When you\u2019re ready to engage the target, just roll the safety wheel noiselessly forward to the \u201cfire\u201d position, and the rifle will be ready to shoot. If you decide not to engage, you can rotate the wheel to the \u201clock\u201d position, in which a button on the safety wheel prevents it from rolling into any other position. The trigger and bolt are locked.\n\nThe SBS has one more hidden trick in this locked position: You can depress the bolt lever into a position closer to the stock so it protrudes less. This also locks the firing pin and sets the action apart from the competition when it comes to stalking prey. There\u2019s no protruding bolt lever to get tangled, yet you can noiselessly disengage the safety and shoot when needed. I use this feature on my SSG 08 all the time, and it\u2019s very convenient.\n
The Barrel<\/h3>\nSteyr has done its best to bring its unique cold-hammer-forged barrels to this price range, as the Pro THB shares the famous barrel used in the SSG 08, with the same distinctive spiral forging marks on the exterior. These barrels are known for being accurate and reliable while lasting for a very long time.\n\nThe .308 Winchester Pro THB is available with a 16-, 20- or 26-inch barrel, but my 6.5 Creedmoor test rifle came with a 26-inch barrel sporting a 1-in-8-inch twist rate, which is good for long-range shooting. The muzzle has right-hand, 5\/8x24-tpi threading to accept most American-made brakes and suppressors.\n\nIn my opinion, the most efficient barrels for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles are between 24 and 26 inches long, so the chosen barrel length was perfect for me. The 1-in-8-inch twist rate fits my bullet selections fine and suits heavy 140- to 143-grain bullets, but it will also let me shoot 120-grain Nosler AccuBonds if I need to. Also, I believe in over-stabilizing projectiles for long-range shooting, so this faster twist rate is consistent with my experience for long-range success.\n\nOne note about the barrel profile: Years ago Steyr engineers used the SSG 08 profile to demonstrate that they could get heavy-barrel performance with medium-heavy barrels like this one, which has a muzzle diameter of 0.8 inches. I thought it was \u201cskinny\u201d at first glance but was wrong.\n
Elite Ergonomics<\/h3>\nAlthough most shooters might think they don\u2019t need it, I recommend getting the long rail for the Steyr Pro THB, even though the standard 20-MOA short rail is capable. I say this because you can easily convert the Pro THB to a heavy scout configuration with a forward-mounted Aimpoint Micro H-2 sight.\n\nThis Picatinny rail is a piece of art far above its price range. It\u2019s CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, which is light and much sturdier than any composite unit. Attention to detail is Steyr\u2019s trademark, and all THB scope rails\u2014short and long\u2014are installed with six 6-48 screws, ensure top-notch rigidity.\n\nThe shorter side rails up front are minimalistic and detachable. The side rails on Steyr\u2019s modern tactical rifles are machined to fit into a recessed channel so the load is on the edge of the rail, not on the screws. This feature will be welcomed by many snipers and hunters who tend to place heavy accessories like laser designators on their side rails. You won\u2019t see the screws shear here, as you might with other rifle designs.\n\nThe stock is a fine polymer model with a straight comb. It has an aluminum bedding block to improve the action\u2019s stability and support while preventing the action screws from flexing. The length of pull is 13.75 inches, but it can easily be adjusted with spacers. The cheek is not adjustable. The stock feels nice, with a flat front that will help in shooting over various supports, but it comes with two quick-detach (QD) sling attachment points that I would have replaced with push-button sockets. That might be a matter of preference, but for me, it meant changing the sling ends.\n
Magazine Features<\/h3>\nThe synthetic magazine holds four rounds, and you can use rounds with overall lengths up to 3.148 inches. Most reloaders who want to use the latest 6.5 Creedmoor bullets will appreciate this extra space. There is also an extension kit so 10-round magazines can be used.\n\nAnother unique feature on the Steyr Pro THB and SSG sniper rifles is the two-stage magazine-latch mechanism, with a first stage that locks the magazine in but allows you to load rounds or operate the bolt without feeding from the magazine. With one more little push on the bottom of the magazine, it will seat it in the second stage, which is ready for autoloading.\n\nThe triggerguard is part of the stock, and it\u2019s big enough for gloved use. The trigger has a nice, crisp, 2.8-pound pull and looks to be adjustable, even though it comes with white locking compound to preclude user adjustments. Finally, as with most Steyrs, the rifle has a durable, rust-proof Mannox finish that I really like.\n
Laser Accurate<\/h3>\nAt the range, it became clear that the Steyr Pro THB is superbly accurate for any standard. I shot about 160 rounds with three different loads: Nosler\u2019s 140-grain Ballistic Tips as well as Hornady\u2019s 140-grain Match ELDs and 143-grain ELD-Xs.\n\nAfter eye bore-sighting the gun the old-fashioned way\u2014part of my standard zeroing procedure\u2014I shot one round, which impacted up 1.25 MOA and 1 MOA to the right. After 10 clicks down and eight clicks left on the 7-40x56mm Leupold VX-6 scope I used, I was dead-center on the target. That made me smile, as I knew the rifle would be a shooter. And I wasn\u2019t wrong, as the three commercial loads mostly created sub-MOA groups, with many tighter than 0.5 MOA. This is very impressive for a new rifle.\n\nAlthough this rifle shoots impressively well, another unexpected finding shocked me. The Hornady loads had basically the same trajectory at most medium hunting distances, and the Nosler load was just there, too. Adding to that interesting result, the three loads printed inside a 1-MOA circle with the same 100-meter scope zero. I\u2019m starting to fall in love with the 6.5 Creedmoor and how well it shoots in this Steyr, and I hope to make it my primary hunting rifle for hunting small animals that don\u2019t require a lot of energy on impact. No wonder the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the PRS and varmint market by storm. It makes the shooter\u2019s life easy\u2014very easy.\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\nThe Steyr Pro THB rifle is full of features\u2014so much that I\u2019m sure you will have to reread the article to really grasp all of them. It shares many of the SSG 08\u2019s features, including its second-to-none accuracy. It\u2019s also light enough for hunting and heavy enough for tactical use, and the only compromise has been the cheek height with the long rail. That\u2019s a small price to pay to get this level of accuracy and features at this price range. This particular rifle will soon become my primary hunting 6.5 Creedmoor. That\u2019s how much I like it.\n\nFor more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>.\n
Steyr Pro THB Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Barrel: 32 inches
OA Length: 61 inches
Weight: 34 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 1
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Barrel: 24-33 inches
OA Length: 54.6-42 inches
Weight: 28.7-31.3 lbs. (empty)
Action: Bolt
Capacity: 5+1<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Top 7 Left-Handed Rifles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Christensen Arms Ridgeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThe Ridgeline from Christensen Arms caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of caliber varieties. The 6.3 lb.-Ridgeline comes in seven different chamberings for lefties (6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm-08 Rem, 28 Nos, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and .300 PRC). It's made with a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake. This rifle is STD 6-48 Rem 700 Optics Base Compatible to make it a stalwart hunting companion. For more information, visit christensenarms.com<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n
2. Ruger Scout Rifle Model 6821<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nThere's a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Left-handed shooters will appreciate this feature-packed rifle that was designed with their ergonomics in mind. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward. No more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. The forward-mounted Picatinny rail lets shooters optimize the rifle to accommodate lights and lasers. The built-in sighting system has an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture sight and a non-glare, protected blade front sight. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. For more information, visit ruger.com<\/a><\/span>\n
3. Savage Arms Apex Hunter XP Left Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLeft-handed rifles have come a long way and the Apex Hunter XP Left Hand from Savage Arms proves just that. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope. The scope features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. On top of this, the rifle delivers accuracy and adjustability due to the Savage\u00ae AccuTrigger\u2122, floating bolt head, and customizable length-of-pull. The Apex Hunter XP Left Hand is available in 13 different chamberings (.223 Rem, .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, .25-.06 Rem, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, .300 Win Mag, .308 Win, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08 Rem) to support the needs of hunters and long-range shooters of all types. For more information, visit savagearms.com<\/a>\n
4. Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\n\n\nWe couldn't have a list of left-handed rifles without throwing in a tactical firearm. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesn't scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. The 1:7 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system let shooters apply a wide array of cartridges. Included is a Stag mil-spec, Magnetic Particle Inspected M16 bolt and carrier group that is Salt Bath Nitride-treated. The free float 16.5\" Slimline handguard enhances accuracy, covers the gas block, and includes multiple M-Lok slots - allowing all you southpaws out there to customize the rifle. The Stag 15 SPR also includes a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock, MOE Pistol Grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, PMAG, and an A2 flash hider. For more information, visit stagarms.com<\/a>\n
5. Steyr AUG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nSteyr Arms<\/a> has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. For today\u2019s black rifle shopper, it offers one of the most accurate sniper systems available. While Steyr\u2019s SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO \u201cArmy Universal Gun,\u201d or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. This radical bullpup<\/a> (the action is located behind the fire control mechanism) has a telescopic sight built into the receiver. It also has a flip-down foregrip; a skinny, user-removable-without-tools barrel; and clear plastic magazines, no one in my shooting circles had ever seen a battle rifle like it.\n\nThe AUG offers both short and long Picatinny rails for mounting your choice of optics and you can choose between an integrated 1.5x optic or an integrated 3x optic. Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Just remove the action from the stock, switch over the ejection port cover, and install the left-handed bolt<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, visit steyr-arms.com<\/a>\n
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6. Winchester Model 94<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n\nLet's see, we've got semi-automatic rifles and bolt-action rifles for left-handed shooters on this list, but what about lever-action rifles? Well, here's the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. Most lever-action rifles don't have an ejection port that benefits left-handed shooters. The timeless Winchester 94 retains its classic old-west design with a diverse array of chamberings. Cowboy-style firearm enthusiasts can whet their whistles with the caliber that's right for them. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com<\/a>\n
7. Weatherby Mark V<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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