Steyr Hunting 5 Semi auto .22. So much so it’s the only gun I own. Sold my other one because it wasn’t getting used at all, and it was a high end airgun in it’s own right. The Steyr has never had a hiccup and the only mod I did was install a lighter trigger spring. That would’ve been my only complaint but now it’s silky smooth at less than a pound of pull. Now I have to use the safety now and again but it’s worth the amazing trigger. 50-60 shots per fill. Anything within 100 yards is toast. Now the semi auto function is two fold. First having multiple kills on a group of ground squirrels is downright exhilarating. But at greater distances, any slight misses are quickly rectified with an adjusted follow up shot. It’s relatively light, shoulders easily, and has a great ergonomic pistol grip. On my deadshot anything within 150 yards isn’t safe. But carrying it into the field for a stalk is a dream. I carry an adjustable shooting stick and she points effortlessly for 75 yards or so. I have made a109 yard squirrel with the unsupported stick. For further distances I’ll need a tree to brace on or go prone. I just have so much fun with her that I must admit I look at other air rifles for maybe shooting slugs, but then I go back out with her shootin squirrels and I’m back in love. Just writing this makes me anxious to go out again!
