WATCH: Steyr’s Ultimate Do-Everything Rifle, the Scout
Quick Answer
The Steyr Scout is the rifle that brought Jeff Cooper scout-rifle concept to life: a light, do-everything bolt-action. It is chambered mainly in .308 Winchester (with options like 6.5 Creedmoor, .223 and others), runs a 19-inch fluted cold-hammer-forged barrel, and weighs about 6.6 pounds. It even has an integral folding bipod built into the fore-end.
Steyr Scout: quick facts
What caliber is the Steyr Scout?
Most commonly .308 Winchester, with commercial options including 6.5 Creedmoor, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, 7mm-08 and .376 Steyr.
How much does the Steyr Scout weigh?
About 6.6 pounds out of the box, which is light for a full-power bolt rifle and central to the scout-rifle idea.
Does the Steyr Scout have a built-in bipod?
Yes — the sides of the fore-end fold out into an integral bipod, one of the design signature features.
What is a scout rifle?
A concept from Col. Jeff Cooper: a short, light, versatile general-purpose rifle, typically .308, that one person can use for most rifle tasks. The Steyr Scout was built to that spec.
The Scout was built to Gunsite founder Jeff Cooper’s exacting specs…and yours.
The Scout rifle by Steyr is everything that a modern rifle should be, but it’s definitely a splurge…unless, of course, you live within driving distance of Steyr Arms US’ corporate headquarters in Bessemer, Alabama. If you do, then you really should know that Steyr’s having an Open House and Factory Direct Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the 15th to the 17th! Don’t miss the jaw-dropping $1,100 off the Scout package, which includes a Scout rifle, Swarovski Z3 riflescope, and Leupold PRW2 rings. These prices are only good for the Factory-Direct Sale; supplies are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more details!
Of course, you can also win one! Right now, Steyr’s Elite Experience Giveaway is still ongoing…and will be through August 31, 2019. Three lucky winners will receive either a Scout, a THB (Tactical Heavy Barrel), or an AUG–and an expenses-paid class at the Steyr Academy to help you get the most out of your new gun. Click here to enter!
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Overblown, overhyped, overpriced…….and ugly. I was sick of JC blathering on about scout rifles being the do all end all 25 years ago and nothing has changed.
Not a big fan of the .308 cartridge. I know there are plenty of folks who like it, but I prefer something that reaches out farther and shoots flatter. I’m not a fan of the Steyr Scout either. I think it’s way overpriced for what it is (can you say “privilege of using Col. Cooper’s name tax?”). $1600 for the basic model!!! No thanks. I’ll stick with my .300 Win Mag Winchester Model 70, and spend the grand I’ll save on upgrading optics. As far as home defense, a bolt action would be my next to last choice. The whole concept of a Do Everything Rifle isn’t reality based, and it’s more like an Almost Good Enough Rifle at best. I’m more of a “He who dies with the most guns wins” attitude kind of guy.
I disagree with “Do Everything” rifle. For hunting purposes only, maybe yes. SHTF, WWROL, living off grid, defending the castle, no. If I am doing the latter, I want something that can do both hunting and defend and rapidly.
Sure, the Scout is listed on Steyr’s website under the hunting rifles but when I read “Do All” I immediately assumed they meant doing EVERYTHING, for any situation. So maybe they should change the line to “The HUNTING Do Everything Rifle”.
As far as hunting goes, don’t you think someone hunting hogs or Coyotes would want semi-auto, not a bolt action?