It sports an internal aluminum bedding system for increased accuracy and rigidity and, perhaps in deference to grievances about the Pro Hunter’s forend, Steyr’s Austrian website notes the CLII SX is “optimized for use with bipod.” The CLII SX dispenses with the Pro Hunter’s futuristic-looking adjustable stock in favor of a more classic fixed synthetic one with a 14-inch length of pull, rubberized panels in the gripping areas, a slight palm swell for right-hand shooting and a generous integral trigger guard. Many hunters also reported that the forend seemed a little flimsy, especially when shooting off of sticks or a bipod, and that the absence of checkering or any significant texturing made it “slick” to hold, particularly with gloves on.

Its layered spacers clearly provide the ability to easily change the length of pull and, from a functional standpoint, the horizontal stock toe makes sense, but aesthetically neither really appealed to me. I’ve always liked the Pro Hunter’s action, but was never a big fan of the stock. “There is nothing wrong with the Pro Hunter,” he adds, “ just needs a face lift.” I agree, and that’s really what the CLII SX is - a Pro Hunter with a facelift, making it the kind of hunting rifle I feel it always promised to be. “he Pro Hunter is an older line of rifles and needed to be upgraded,” explains Steyr’s National Sales Manager, Eric Wood. I suppose the attraction is the pride of ownership of a firearm you don't see often along with nice workmanship.After a 20-year run, Steyr is phasing out its Pro Hunter rifle and replacing it with the CLII SX. Steyr has there own lightweight versions, Gunbroker always has a few for sale. 308 and lighter calibers though the weight makes them shoot great even offhand. I feel the ProHunters are a little heavy for. I have found the USA importers parts and smith very accomodating and real enthusiasts. The USA is a smaller market so shops don't usually carry many unless they specialize along with the price tag. I think the Euro market will buy more expensive rifles so Steyr has their core buyers there. All have hammer forged barrels with the spiral hammer marks left as a sort of trademark. Newer models are the SBS (safe bolt action) ProHunters with the tang rotary safety. These have multiple bolt lugs at the back of the action. Older models were the SL, L, M, S (lightweight, light, medium and large(er) actions) and the military/police SSG versions-longer actions and heavy barrels. Have 3 of them - 2 in 7x57 (Luxus and Professional) and a 30.06 Professional Mk3 - Steyr's plastic stocked matt finish sort of beater rifle.

Steyr mannlicher luxus til salgs