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Mark, I have literally fallen in love with that gun hope you don't mind some questions.

What length barrel is it, can you put on a longer or shorter one if the need/fancy takes you? What type of mod is it and what's the group like over various distances?

Thanks Rob

hobbesy wrote:Mark, I have literally fallen in love with that gun hope you don't mind some questions.

What length barrel is it, can you put on a longer or shorter one if the need/fancy takes you? What type of mod is it and what's the group like over various distances?

Thanks Rob

20" barrel, works well at 600 IF you can get to grips with the trigger pull, the barrel quick release is missing from UK models and as each barrel requires a separate slot on your FAC its of little import.

I don't know why they removed the quick release for the barrel, I've had it reinstated. Also had a flash hider fitted as I have no need to use a moderator and I like the way they look.

See that, i answered without moving my lips! :lol:

As Kenny says its a 20" barrel. You can still remove the barrel by taking a screw out on the front/inside of the receiver, like BK i have no idea why they removed the quick release :roll: You could in theory order a different length barrel from the Steyr factory but it would have to come (presumably) without the gas port, so would be a 'one off' and would probably cost you more than the gun

The moderator is a Predator Wildcat 8 from; http://www.wildcatrifles.co.uk/sound_moderators.htm I've got the one for my .308 and until recently my 9mm. I just oike them as they're alloy so don't rust (unlike T8's), can be stripped for cleaning (when i can be bothered - might try some C2R on it next time . . . ) and are relatively cheap

With milsurp ammo and the 4x ACOG i normally get 1-1.5" groups @ 100m. If i ever get my arse in gear and start loading my own i'd expect that to drop below 1". Here's a quick video i did a while back (N.B. Music is very much tongue in cheek!);





Blackknight - Where did you get your quick release reinstated - Low Mill?

Mark Bradley did it for me

Blackknight1974 wrote:Mark Bradley did it for me

Strangely Brown wrote:

Blackknight1974 wrote:Mark Bradley did it for me

:lol:

I soooo want one, can you get the barrel in any other lengths and what is the over all length of the rifle?

hobbesy wrote:I soooo want one, can you get the barrel in any other lengths and what is the over all length of the rifle?

AFAIK they only come in 20" but you could speak with Sportsmans Gun Centre (may god have mercy on your soul) to see if they do any other lengths. Obviously theres nothing to stop you getting the factory barrel cut down if you wanted a shorter length.

You couldn't really have picked a worse time to want one though as Sportsmans have only just recently put them back up to their full price of a now eye-watering £1500!! They've been half price for at least the past year (£799)!!! You might be able to find an RFD that still has one at the lower price though.

The most exciting thing that should hopefully be coming out for them this year is a .22lr semi-auto conversion kit (inc. a .22lr specific barrel) tongueout Its supposed to be very reliable (unlike the AR-15 ones), but theres going to be a price to pay, with £700 being the current whisper around the campfire :roll:

EDIT: Unless someone else can come up with the OAL i'll measure mine tonight and get back to you

EDIT EDIT:

Actually theres one for sale tricked out with accessories on the UKPSA forum;

Bought new last year, 35rds through the tube and that's it.

The gun has had the following custom work:
LH cocking mod
A2 flash hider
Trigger tamer

Scope is a 1.5-5 Hawke, illuminated SPR-type reticule.

Included are:
2x 10rd mags
2x 30rd mags
1x 42rd mag



Price £900

.22lr conversion kit? Thats news to me, have you got any more info? Who is going to sell it/import it?