No-nonsense practicality

The Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter is a solid hunter’s friend, says Charles Smith-Jones

USED GUNSBlast from the past CHARLES SMITH-JONES SAYS:“Used Pro Hunters are readily available and offer the opportunity of acquiring a dependable and accurate stalking tool” The names of Steyr and Mannlicher have long been synonymous with high-quality sporting rifles, so the introduction of an affordable model immediately met with some considerable excitement in hunting circles. The gun in question, the Pro Hunter, was a radical departure from the more traditional stylings of the Austrian company and had a sleek yet practical appearance. First available only with a dull black, high-density moulded polymer stock, it appealed to shooters looking for a tough, no-nonsense rifle that was clearly intended for hard use rather than occasional duties. Purchasers of the original Pro Hunter reported occasional issues arising from an over-flexible stock, which made…

You're reading a preview of

Sporting Gun (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2022

DiscountMags is a licensed distributor (not a publisher) of the above content and Publication through Zinio LLC. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered on our website, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of DiscountMags. DiscountMags does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or usefulness of all or any portion of any publication or any services or offers made by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in any Publication, or your use of services offered, or your acceptance of any offers made through the Service or the Publications. For content removal requests, please contact Zinio.