steyr challenge hunter or hft

[the growler]

Any one using these? Would like to know more about them, and think their available in .20 and .22.

[bezzer]

I've had a go of the HFT model at the range, lovely bit of kit I'd have one in a heartbeat, just wish I could afford one You can only have it in .177 though, the Hunting model is the one that comes in .177, .20 and .22. The Hunting is bigger/longer barreled, much prefer the stubbier HFT, balances really well with the usual Steyr accuracy but a bit OTT ergonomics wise for anything but target work.

[the growler]

Dont like the look of the long barrel on the hunter version, cutting down my guns, so looking for that one special set up. Might go down this road????

[Amac]

Personally I would now go for the HFT. Just get yourself a Steyr "double cone stripper" to go with it. The gun will do anything, although it makes a lot of noise in the process in that format, although there is nothing stopping you from fitting an adaptor and moderator.
Andy

[the growler]

Yes will be used for hunting, like the full dovetail. Can fit my scope forward and get better eye relief with my nv add-on.

[JTH71]

The Hunter HFT model has the shorter barrel.

[Craig-P]

A mate of mine has a brand new challenge - it’s absolutely beautiful to shoot, very quick but totally dead.
I’ve owned around 8 steyrs and none have shot like this one of my mates. If I were to swap my springers for PCP’s for FT, I’d buy one immediately.