What's up with Steyr's ProX ???

I tuned one for a mate of mine a few months ago, ridiculously accurate and consistent, soooooo much fun to shoot but it’s not cheap, also you will quickly realise you need about 10 mags just to keep shooting. There is no difference between the 40 and 16 Jule version other than the way the belville washers are stacked and a slight adjustment on hammer preload.

the only gripes I have with it are. The supplied case won’t accommodate a scope, it doesn’t come with a threaded barrel so you need an adaptor and the stock is made from the dullest looking wood ever grown.



Bb

I have also been interested in this rifle. I have two other Steyrs (Hunter Scout auto-5 and LP 50 HP) which are also semi-autos. The high price of this one is a bit bothersome though. About $600-700 more than I paid for the aforementioned pair. 

I've had my first issue with my auto-5 but it is my fault. I tried to increase the power and screwed the hammer spring too tight. The spring is now deformed. But, I have 4 springs (2 each from two sources) coming. I'll set it back to factory specs and just enjoy it. 

I do know someone who had one for a month, when they first came out. I've trusted his advice about other rifles and he wasn't happy enough to keep the Pro X. Maybe the problem has been solved?

I'll leave the person who shared this with me anonymous. I have not owned the Pro X.

I was provided the following in a PM:

"I had the Pro X Scout for a brief time. Mine came with malfunction from the beginning.

1. The last shot in every clip averaged about 50 fps below the rest.

2. Within the first tin of pellets the semi-auto started to malfunction.

3. Within a week (not two tins though the gun) the gun would not cycle at all.

I sent it back for a full refund. Mine were one of the very first guns out of the factory, don't know if mine were a lemon or if other guns had problems too."

I'm certainly not even close to an expert on anything to do with air rifles (bowwild writing), but these issues sound like magazine indexing problems. 

Thanks for replying Bb, that's what I wanted to know.

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Your welcome, if my memory is correct, the fastest 10 shots I managed was 2.4sec. Expect to get through 1000 pellets in an afternoon, more if you are having fun  



Bb

Don't know where the thread is buried, but I was asking about the ProX a few weeks back and one person replied that they had the gun for about 7 months with 20,000+ pellets through it with zero issues. I'd like to think with the brand and cost it's a quality piece. Besides Styer has been doing semi-auto for a while now so I would think their process is more refined.

To be clear, I have a high regard for Steyr. I wouu y l would trust this rifle.

Of the current lineup of semi airguns I think the Styer would have a huge US market if they only cared to market their products to the US.

I've been lusting for the ProX for some time now, but the price tag is steep. The removable magazine feature is a key feature for me for both ease of loading and the additional level of safety it affords. 

Speaking of the Pro-X, anybody knows if there's a simple way to go from 7.5J (for indoor fun) to lets say 16J (for backyard fun) ?

Yes, Look just above the butt pad on the receiver. Use a 3mm allen key to adjust spring pressure. My best accuracy so far has been with the JSB 13.43 gr. Match Diablo. The accuracy with that pellet at 25 yards is acceptable, but I have other guns that are more consistent...but they are not semi-auto.

My Scout with a Bullysyclone carbon fiber moderator(he threaded the barrel). My Go-To 22. The 22 Uragan compact is now relegated to a backup.

At 880 fps I get about 80 shots before the reg drops near 140 Bar. One must remember its a 200 Bar gun. The Mk3 Air Chrono always shows single digit velocity spreads with HN Baracuda 15s and18s, Norma 17.6 heavys, and JSB 18s.

What everyone has already said. It just shoots and shoots. Nice trigger and pellet stacking accurate at 20 yds with good pellets. Hammer spring adjuster is easy and accessible.

Bottom line: accurate, reliable, and quiet.

I did a “perspective on the Steyr Pro X, Leshiy 2 and Huben K1 a little while ago (Forums › PCP Airguns › PCP Airgun – Discussion › My perspective on 3 Semi-Auto Airguns – Huben K1, Leshiy 2 and Steyr Pro X)

While I think that the Pro X is unique, it is also a little out of step with the current airgun direction. How? Well, in an era of hyper power adjustable, caliber switching, barrel changing airguns, this one is what it is. You are not going to change much on it, if anything. Minor adjustments in power and that’s about it. No barrel switching, no caliber changes, nada. In addition it is not a huge powerhouse. In .22 you are going to get between 24-30 Foot Pounds of Energy.

Another unique feature is the expense. At $3200 for the rifle, plus $100 per magazine, it is clearly not for everyone.

For me, I love it, and I think it’ll be in my stable for a long, long time, if not for good.

Chris

Hi Pete,

My name is Mark, I am sorry to message you when you do not know me - I have been reading your thread about tuning the Steyr Pro X.

I bought a Steyr Pro X Scout .22 (12ft/lb) a couple of months ago and have been struggling with the power.

I have chronoed it with every pellet I have including the heavy JSP jumbo's, and I can not get it to shoot to it's supposed 11.5ft/lb.

I was reading your thread on tuning the rifle and I wondered If you could tell me how to increase the power?

Obviously I do not want you (or I for that matter) to break the law, but I can not find any information on power adjustment of this rifle online.

I would appreciate your help.

Thanks for your time, Mark. TackleTheOutdoors