Anyone got a Mannlicher Pro Hunter?

[dave1372 83]

I am just waiting on getting my variation back for a 6.5 x 55 and was originally thinking of going for a Tikka T3 Lite, however I was speaking to a gun dealer who reckoned for the extra few hundred quid I would be better going for a Mannlicher Pro Hunter Mk2 stainless steel which with a Wildcat mod on and scope rails I could get for £1240, what are your thoughts people?

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

I am just waiting on getting my variation back for a 6.5 x 55 and was originally thinking of going for a Tikka T3 Lite, however I was speaking to a gun dealer who reckoned for the extra few hundred quid I would be better going for a Mannlicher Pro Hunter Mk2 stainless steel which with a Wildcat mod on and scope rails I could get for £1240, what are your thoughts people?

Some like them some don't so I expect your replies will reflect this. I had one in 6.5x55 and hated it. The stock was awful and I coudn't get within 4 MOA when using a bipod (yes it was a mk2). The super safe bolt needed the strength of a bear to crank it and it was a bit unwieldy with a T8 stuck on the end. Although the safety is lauded for its three positions, I found it cheap and plasticy.

 

I'd go for the Tikka.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Treacle Trackpad

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

Here you go...

 

Steyr PH2

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Only ever handled one in a gun shop. The stock was as flexible as cooked spaghetti. It's most likely a good rifle with a different stock.

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Dont think the cost can be justified due to build quality.

Just my opinion though.

[dave1372 83]

Anyone got anything good to say about them lol!

[Dan_Smiff 2]

I'm delighted with mine and never had any issues with the stock flex. I can shoot an inch off sticks with it and tighter with a bipod so it's more than I need for hunting. The bolt/safety system is one of the best going and the set trigger is lovely out of the box too. The bolt was much smoother and better fitting that any of the new Tikkas and Sako that I looked at when I was shopping.

 

My father in law has one as well and he speaks very highly of them. I'm amazed as to how many negative comments are made about them, the experiences I've had with them are nothing but good!

[hunter1 63]

I have mannlicher pro hunter cracking tool best trigger out there for a rifle straight out box.very accurate

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

I have mannlicher pro hunter cracking tool best trigger out there for a rifle straight out box.very accurate

 

Really? I didn't find this to be the case at all, it is very agricultural when not 'set'.

[3jackwhite3 2]

my mate had one and had bad problems with the stock flexing, the worst was when he went to south africa on a safari with it and where he was on the back of the truck and the sun shining on the one side of the stock the plastic went very flexable like kind of melted and was touching the barrel down the one side and was throwing his shots well off, it almost ruined his trip but was rescued because he could use the guides gun. he now has a remimgton 700 and has no problems with the stock flexing at all.

[FightTheBan 1,147]

my mate had one and had bad problems with the stock flexing, the worst was when he went to south africa on a safari with it and where he was on the back of the truck and the sun shining on the one side of the stock the plastic went very flexable like kind of melted and was touching the barrel down the one side and was throwing his shots well off, it almost ruined his trip but was rescued because he could use the guides gun. he now has a remimgton 700 and has no problems with the stock flexing at all.

 

 

Dont think there will be any bother with the sun melting the plastic in Edinburgh. Id be more worried if it absorbed rain water!

FTB

[dave1372 83]

I got a phonce call from the firearms dept this morning to say my variation was ready to be collected, luckily I was on my day off, I had planned to head out with the shotgun but the rain was hammering down so instead I headed straight over to collect it and then headed straight over to Neil at Pro Shooting Supplies . I had a look at the T3 Lites but I preferred the feel and build quality of the Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter, so thats what I bought + wildcat mod. (Thanks for all the advice guys anyway....only time will tell whether I made the right choice). Shame I am working all weekend so won't get chance to have a play with it till Monday , though at the price of the ammo I will be homeloading straight after I have got through the Federal 140 grains I bought.

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

Eeeuw :sick:

 

 

 

Good luck with it, I hope it works out for you. 6.5x55 is a cracking cal.

[andyf 144]

I am just waiting on getting my variation back for a 6.5 x 55 and was originally thinking of going for a Tikka T3 Lite, however I was speaking to a gun dealer who reckoned for the extra few hundred quid I would be better going for a Mannlicher Pro Hunter Mk2 stainless steel which with a Wildcat mod on and scope rails I could get for £1240, what are your thoughts people?

I bet your 'gun dealer' has a few Mannlicher's in his rack? He is trying to sell guns remember, and his selection HAS to have your 'new' rifle in it.

You should be getting a very good rifle if you are spending £1200, any second hand Mannlicher is NOT a £1200 gun.

Only my opinion but you can't go wrong with a Remington, Ruger, Browning or Sako.

AndyF

[AzMaN 0]

i have a carl gustaff 1907 6.5 x55, cost me 100 notes, no idea what it shoot like though awaiting the next trip to bisley but it feels like a well built bit of kit.

 

i must admit i did like the look of the styer's but i knew a chap that had one with the short fluted barrel, he said the only way he could shoot it was with the moderator on the end, without it he said it kicked worse than a cannon (that was a 7.62 though).