Steyr Scout
Steyr Mannlicher · Rifle · In Production · 1997
Also known as: Steyr Scout Rifle, Steyr Mannlicher Scout
Overview
The Steyr Scout is the production realization of Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper's 'scout rifle' concept: a short, light, handy general-purpose bolt-action rifle capable of engaging targets out to medium range. It pairs a 19-inch fluted, hammer-forged barrel with a primarily polymer stock over an aluminum receiver, and integrates a folding bipod into the forend, a forward Weaver rail for an intermediate-eye-relief scout scope, flip-up ghost-ring backup sights, Ching-sling attachment points, and a spare magazine stored in the buttstock. Chambered primarily in .308 Winchester.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3800 g (134.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 980 mm (38.58") |
| Barrel Length | 483 mm (19.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3430 J (2530 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 40 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
- 7mm-08 Remington — also known as 7mm-08
- .223 Remington · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as .223 Rem, 5.56x45mm
- .376 Steyr
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Safe Bolt System, Three Position Safety, Roller Tang Safety
- Features: Integral Folding Bipod, Forward Optic Mount, Weaver Rail, Uit Rail, Flip Up Iron Sights, Ghost Ring Sights, Spare Magazine In Stock, Ching Sling Mounts, Fluted Barrel, Hammer Forged Barrel, Adjustable Trigger
Production
Production years: 1997-present
In production since 1997; service introduction circa 1999
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Jeff Cooper
Notes
The integral folding bipod, forward-mounted optic rail and buttstock spare-magazine storage are defining scout-rifle features. Offered in several calibers over its production run including .308 Win, .243 Win, 7mm-08, .223 Rem and the .376 Steyr.
Background
The scout rifle was a concept defined by firearms instructor Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper (USMC, ret.) as a versatile, lightweight bolt-action 'one rifle to do it all.' After nearly a decade of collaboration with Steyr Mannlicher, the Steyr Scout was released in 1997 as the first purpose-built factory rifle to embody Cooper's specifications, including its forward-mounted long-eye-relief optic and integral bipod.