New to me Steyr Pro X .22 first time out, thought I would post my initial impressions concerning this platform and may add a few questions just talking out loud. The Pro X came to me with a reported 300 pellets through it in pristine condition. I cleaned the barrel with a small OD pull through with a soft loop and just used a tweezers to pull the loop out of the mag area wasn't an issue, was easy. This gun is going to eat CP domes and HPs plus JSB 18s 'cause that's what I have inmass, may get a box of slugs down the road for kicks...often said I wouldn't. I Mounted an Athlon 4 X 16 X 40 on the high rail...good for me cause I have a plate in my neck...
First two shots went in same hole 4-5" high one more shot to get on target...first 7 shots for effect penny size @ 30ys. with 18s @ 820ish. I read a thread recently "Styer Pro X Greatest trigger ever" no offense but it's not even close to my Veteran, it needs adjusting and it is holding this gun back, need a couple tins first and see if any improvement. Any one address this issue please chime in! The CP domes and JSB 18s were tight in the MAGs used two different MAGs, these pellets I used will not fall out from normal handling...precision items for sure ( As a retired machinist I can appreciate the workmanship and engineering) care must be taken NOT TO DROP THESE MAGS on hard or any surface would certainly trash 'em...my stroke numbed hands I'm extra careful they are slippery! Wind was an issue but the day was for familiarization much as anything. Accuracy was mediocre with couple fliers per mag, however the Pro X did show flashes of brilliance often 3-4 in same hole and seems to like higher fps...the domes really shined at times at 930! The HSA had a good range just like my Veteran but the Vet shot well at lower fps range also. No functioning issues but the noise issue under ear is real, worse with heavier pellets...ear plug no issue for me. Put close to 200 down range 60 shots at least per fill think will do more...love the 200b operating pressure. Cleaned bbl after shoot,
considering fliers and how dirty it was seem like it may need polishing...TBD...
The build quility I would call "professional grade" like the Veteran for lack of a better term...the huddled masses considered "hobby or sports grade" IMHO. The Pro X is a FINE FINE piece of technology...I'm in! Only on very rare occasions have I had all a gun can offer the first time out, my Rapid 12 comes to mind, more testing to come and I'm not worried about this one at all...gunna' be fun...oh and I didn't do any mag dumps yet.
First two shots went in same hole 4-5" high one more shot to get on target...first 7 shots for effect penny size @ 30ys. with 18s @ 820ish. I read a thread recently "Styer Pro X Greatest trigger ever" no offense but it's not even close to my Veteran, it needs adjusting and it is holding this gun back, need a couple tins first and see if any improvement. Any one address this issue please chime in! The CP domes and JSB 18s were tight in the MAGs used two different MAGs, these pellets I used will not fall out from normal handling...precision items for sure ( As a retired machinist I can appreciate the workmanship and engineering) care must be taken NOT TO DROP THESE MAGS on hard or any surface would certainly trash 'em...my stroke numbed hands I'm extra careful they are slippery! Wind was an issue but the day was for familiarization much as anything. Accuracy was mediocre with couple fliers per mag, however the Pro X did show flashes of brilliance often 3-4 in same hole and seems to like higher fps...the domes really shined at times at 930! The HSA had a good range just like my Veteran but the Vet shot well at lower fps range also. No functioning issues but the noise issue under ear is real, worse with heavier pellets...ear plug no issue for me. Put close to 200 down range 60 shots at least per fill think will do more...love the 200b operating pressure. Cleaned bbl after shoot,
The build quility I would call "professional grade" like the Veteran for lack of a better term...the huddled masses considered "hobby or sports grade" IMHO. The Pro X is a FINE FINE piece of technology...I'm in! Only on very rare occasions have I had all a gun can offer the first time out, my Rapid 12 comes to mind, more testing to come and I'm not worried about this one at all...gunna' be fun...oh and I didn't do any mag dumps yet.
