Steyr Zephyr II
Steyr Arms GmbH · Rifle · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Steyr Mannlicher Zephyr II, Zephyr II, Steyr Zephyr II TB
Overview
The Steyr Zephyr II is a premium bolt-action .22 Long Rifle sporting rifle introduced by Steyr Arms of Austria in 2018 as a modern revival of the original 1955-1971 Steyr Zephyr rimfire. It pairs a 19.7-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel with a classic European walnut stock featuring a Bavarian cheekpiece, schnabel fore-end and fine fish-scale checkering. The rifle uses a smooth bolt action with a distinctive butterknife-style bolt handle, a short 1.65-inch throw and twin extractors for positive case extraction. A factory-tuned two-stage trigger breaking around two pounds, a tang-mounted two-position safety and an 11mm dovetail for scope mounting make it a refined choice for target shooting and small-game hunting. Offered in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, and in a threaded-barrel (TB) variant for suppressor use.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2631 g (92.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 996 mm (39.21") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 9 N (2.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 150 J (111 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Two Position Tang Safety
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Butterknife Bolt Handle, Short Bolt Throw, Two Stage Trigger, Detachable Polymer Magazine, European Walnut Stock, Bavarian Cheekpiece, Schnabel Fore End, 11mm Dovetail Scope Rail, Threaded Muzzle Option, Mannox Finish
Service history
Operators
- Sporting and small-game hunters · adopted 2018
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Commercial sporting rifle; production figures not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Notes
A reintroduction of the collectible original Steyr Zephyr (1955-1971), built by Steyr Mannlicher/Steyr Arms in Austria. Fed by a five-round detachable polymer magazine and finished in Mannox, a non-reflective ferritic-nitrocarburized protective coating. Ships without iron sights; the threaded-muzzle TB model carries a 1/2-28 thread for muzzle devices and suppressors.
Background
When Steyr revived the Zephyr name in 2018, it deliberately echoed the prestige of its 1950s Mannlicher heritage: the butterknife bolt handle, walnut Bavarian cheekpiece and continental fish-scale checkering are direct nods to the coveted original, repackaged with cold-hammer-forged accuracy for a new generation of rimfire enthusiasts.