steyr luxus

[fangler]

so i've seen a rifle that seems nice, a luxus. good nick etc. thing is it has this PONCY barrel- some sort of spiral thing going on (forgive ignorance) and the barrel is rather shiny. is this beneficial or just a tarts handbag? are the luxus' any good as a no non-sense working rifle? reliable? i know that stery's have a good reputation as a rule. it's about three years old.

 

[Claret_Dabbler]

..... thing is it has this PONCY barrel- some sort of spiral thing going on (forgive ignorance) and the barrel is rather shiny. is this beneficial or just a tarts handbag?....

You are a philistine.....

 

[6pt-sika]

I believe they used to call that hammer forged or some suck thing !

I also believe the Steyr Lexus was built on the Model 72 action . Which was one they brought out after the original split reciever Mannlicher Schoenauer style that was still sold until the late 60's or early 70's .

The spiral thing I think was for looks so to speak . Does this gun have a full mannlicher forend or is it a half forend like normal rifles .

 

[fangler]

You are a philistine.....

sorry, couln't resist!!

 

[fangler]

I believe they used to call that hammer forged or some suck thing !

I also believe the Steyr Lexus was built on the Model 72 action . Which was one they brought out after the original split reciever Mannlicher Schoenauer style that was still sold until the late 60's or early 70's .

The spiral thing I think was for looks so to speak . Does this gun have a full mannlicher forend or is it a half forend like normal rifles .

normal, nicely shaped forend. the thing is in excellent condition.....but has a GOLD trigger!!! bit bling really........! and the action feels v. good.

 

[tjwaines]

It's a Steyr thing. Do you like the look of it? If so, get it, they're great rifles. If you genuinely think its 'blingy' then don't get it.

 

[fangler]

It's a Steyr thing. Do you like the look of it? If so, get it, they're great rifles. If you genuinely think its 'blingy' then don't get it.

all i really care about is whether the luxus has a good reputation as a solid, no nonsense rifle! don't really care about the colour of triggers etc so long as the bits that matter are top notch. having had a look over it, it seems very sound. granted, i'm not really into the blingy side of rifles, but this thing seems decent.

 

[tjwaines]

Steyr's are very good rifles, most on here will try steer you towards Sako's for similar money but in reality it's down to personal preference, if you like the rifle it will serve you well!

 

[6pt-sika]

This rifle should also have a removable "nylon" spiral revolving type magazine like the older Mannlicher Schoenauer metal magazines .

 

[fangler]

Steyr's are very good rifles, most on here will try steer you towards Sako's for similar money but in reality it's down to personal preference, if you like the rifle it will serve you well!

sakos are another brand on my short list- but in all seriousness they are a much of a muchness to me. all i'm after is a reliable tool, not some pseudo-military super dooper firearm that's all singing all dancing. the bracket i'm looking at is second hand top notch(ish) factory rifle, 50% spent on rifle, 50% on scope up to £900.

 

[Klenchblaize]

You appear to have a very good handle on your likes and dislikes so what's wrong with going with your judgement based on in-person study and handling of the rifle?

Unless the seller is providing an accuracy guarantee based on credible grouping records you won't know how this key consideration pans out until you sit down at the target. The same however may be said of any Sako rifle no mater the accepted wisdom so why not ask to put a few rounds through the Steyr to help make up your mind if it otherwise floats your bolt?

Cheers

K

 

[fangler]

You appear to have a very good handle on your likes and dislikes so what's wrong with going with your judgement based on in-person study and handling of the rifle?

Unless the seller is providing an accuracy guarantee based on credible grouping records you won't know how this key consideration pans out until you sit down at the target. The same however may be said of any Sako rifle no mater the accepted wisdom so why not ask to put a few rounds through the Steyr to help make up your mind if it otherwise floats your bolt?

Cheers

K

don't think there's the opportunity really, but i will ask. not overly worried though- i trust the guy selling it and the thing has had very little use.

 

[6pt-sika]

Accuracy is a relative thing . Your idea of acceptable accuracy and mine may not be close to the same .

And on the other hand you (figuratively) and I may shoot better or worse then one another .

And on the third hand I do not believe there to be a rifle that is bedded correctly with a usable trigger that i cannot work up a load for to give me acceptable hunting accuracy . I define acceptable hunting accuracy as three shots in 3/4" or less at 100 yards for a bolt action or Ruger #1 . For lever actions acceptable accuracy is three shots inside 1 1/2" at 100 yards.

Now my criteria is based on me shooting from a bench with a front and rear sand bag . I try to take me IE the shooter out of the equation when working up an acceptable load .


I am sure quite a few of you will say 3/4" isn't necessary and you are correct in that . However it does give one an added confidence factor especially if you take a few head shots each year .

 

[6pt-sika]

Unless the seller is providing an accuracy guarantee based on credible grouping records you won't know how this key consideration pans out until you sit down at the target. The same however may be said of any Sako rifle.

That can be said of ANY rifle . But I still think most any bolt action rifle without a manufacturing flaw can be made to shoot acceptably . Now that may require bedding work , trigger work , trying several types of factory ammo or making handloads . And it may take more then one of these things to get acceptable accuracy . But over the years of messing with this stuff I think I have had two rifles I couldn't get to shoot to suit me !
One was a Winchester Model 70 Classic in 25-06 and the other was a Remington 700 BDL Stainless Synthetic 7mm REM MAG that was rechambered to 7mm STW . But out of close to 100-150 I think thats pretty good odds .

 

[fangler]

Accuracy is a relative thing . Your idea of acceptable accuracy and mine may not be close to the same .

And on the other hand you (figuratively) and I may shoot better or worse then one another .

And on the third hand I do not believe there to be a rifle that is bedded correctly with a usable trigger that i cannot work up a load for to give me acceptable hunting accuracy . I define acceptable hunting accuracy as three shots in 3/4" or less at 100 yards for a bolt action or Ruger #1 . For lever actions acceptable accuracy is three shots inside 1 1/2" at 100 yards.

Now my criteria is based on me shooting from a bench with a front and rear sand bag . I try to take me IE the shooter out of the equation when working up an acceptable load .


I am sure quite a few of you will say 3/4" isn't necessary and you are correct in that . However it does give one an added confidence factor especially if you take a few head shots each year .

confidence is a big thing. i won't be reloading, and the rifle will be primarily for fox with the odd deer.

 

[Klenchblaize]

I think its fair to say the manufacturer in question has an acceptable record when it comes to build quality but my comments re accuracy were directed at what I believe is a second-hand rifle that frankly even the most honest of dealers may have zero knowledge of what its been subjected to during its short or otherwise life. It only needs a damaged bore c/o less than appropriate cleaning to render any work at the reloading bench a pointless exercise.

I'm only suggesting a certain caution though and feel sure your dealer will take it back if it proves to be a complete turkey.

Cheers

K

 

[Hales Smut]

If I am not wrong the luxus has a metal magazine ? High quality rifle. On the continent Steyr has a much better reputation than either Tikka or Sako. I clearly say "reputation".
Here, you hardly ever see a Tikka or Sako. Steyr plays in the same league as Sauer,Mauser or Blaser.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Mate of mine used a Classic Mountain (carbine) for a few years could'nt fault it , bavarian (hogs back) styling though not to

everyones taste still has a lot of old school enthusiasm.

Deep down I think he regrets parting with, but won't admit it !

 

[Klenchblaize]

I think it was 1983 that I first attended a BDS shoot and apart from learning this wasn’t the event to zero a new and unfamiliar rifle I distinctly recall being a little jealous of those few who could afford what was then the Rolex of rifles:

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There was also a lot of Loden clothing to marvel at!!

 

[Pine Marten]

They are beautiful rifles. Some may call the external barrel twist "poncy", or then maybe again it's just elegant and decorative. It's a matter of taste. Either way, I have a full-stock one on order and can't wait to try it out!