steyr .260

deadeyeky · Post by **deadeyeky** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:04 pm

Who out there shoots a steyr 260 for silhouettes,
me and my dad shoot one and we would like to shoot it in hunter class, but its 2 ounces over the hunter limit (we shoot it in hunter anyways) and with the CA state highpower match comin up soon i would like to know what rings bases/scope u all use that allows you to make it into the hunter class,

on our rifle we took the sling studs off, has leupold rings and a weaver t-24 sittin on top, hopefully a switch of rings will take the 2 oz. out

drover · Post by **drover** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:05 pm

If you can find a Weaver style base for your Steyr you can use the Leupold Rifleman rings, they are a lightweight aluminum ring that fits a Weaver style base, using them instead of the Leupold steel rings you should easily drop the 2 ozs.

deadeyeky · Post by **deadeyeky** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:36 pm

ok, i take a look at those, ted may let us borrow a set of kelby, kolby, kilby, (idk i forgot the name) aluminum rings and base for a 700 action, just to see if that type of setup will shave the ounces, im sure the leupold rifleman rings will be less expensive than the other one listed above

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:13 am

I had the same gun a couple of years ago and had the same problem.

After firelapping and bedding it, it shot pretty well. However it gained about 2 oz after bedding and with the stock being hollow there was no where to take the weight off. I must admit I had a variable scope that might have solved the problem by changing it but to be honest, I had screwed around with it all I was going to.

Bought a Tikka T3 in 6.5x55 Swedish and have enjoyed the gun for the past 3 years and 3500 +/- rounds. Sub minute out of the box with both 107 and 140 MK, not that that helps. Group size may be impressive but I still say that at my skill level, a good flyer can be an asset from time to time.

I am not saying that I had any problem with the Steyer. Good quality but needed the firelapping. Barrel was rougher than a cob. I simply got tired of messing with it.

Gator

ajj · Post by **ajj** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:21 am

If we're talking about the ProHunter, remove the bulky recoil pad and replace it with shoe foam. Makes a much better buttplate anyway.

public safety equipment · Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:22 pm

[quote="Gator"]I had the same gun a couple of years ago and had the same problem.

I am not saying that I had any problem with the Steyer. Good quality but needed the firelapping. Barrel was rougher than a cob. I simply got tired of messing with it.

Gator[/quote]

thats pretty ODD for a cold hammer forged barrel. in fact i dont know why the firelapping was needed. I have owned, literally, dozens of steyrs and have yet to own one that wasnt a shooter. I have a little 308 carbine now that shoots like a dream. in fact the last time i benched it i pulled a .433 5 shot group at 100 using hornady soft points.

deadeyeky · Post by **deadeyeky** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:53 pm

well the base change fixed the problem, we bought the rings and the base for a 700 from ted may, and had a local machinist modify the base so it will fit the steyr's receiver....

ajj, yes its a prohunter, luckily we didnt hafta go that far.....

i dont think our rifle was firelapped, but the trigger was worked on, it shoots great, and shoots about .75 MOA at 1000 yards with 130gr smk's....