The Steyr came fitted with the excellent Nightforce ATACR 5-25X56 scope on a Warne Weaver-style base and made a nice compact stalking rifle. Factory loads were a bit thin on the ground, but I had some Federal 150-gr Power Shok that shot consistent 1in groups at 2,784fps for 2,582ft/lb. The Sako 123-gr load, my favourite, shot 2,875fps for 2,258ft/lb and just under 1in for three shots.
With regard to reloads, I’d stick to the mid-range bullets of 150-gr or 165-gr. My go-to loads are the Hornady SST 150-gr bullet with 52.0 grains of RS50 powder, which achieved 2,758fps for 2,534ft/lb, and the 165-gr Nosler Accubond bullet with 50.0 grains of Vit N150 powder, which achieved 2,649fps for 2,571ft/lb. Both grouped at between 0.75in and 1in.
The Steyr proved happy in…