Steyr Mannlicher MS WILD
Approx. Price: 2525€
The new Steyr MS WILD draws on Steyr's 160-year tradition and innovative strength to deliver exceptional accuracy and reliability, even in the most extreme conditions. The cold-forged STEYR-MONOBLOC-SYSTEM is a single block of the hardest European steel, with the action and barrel machined from one piece for maximum stability. Tested to military standards (-51°C, saltwater, sand, impact, and drop tests), the rifle is guaranteed to withstand the harshest weather conditions in the most rugged terrain. Whether in rocky terrain, dense forests, or open country, the MS WILD is a reliable companion in any situation.
Its design combines elements of the CLII and Monobloc models. The two-position safety is a reliable feature already familiar from the CL models. The rifle comes factory-fitted with two Picatinny rails: one for mounting optics and another on the front of the handguard, allowing for easy mounting of a bipod, for example. The magazine capacity is 3+1 rounds, and thanks to the standard Steyr detachable magazine, it ensures fast and reliable reloading. The rifle features an ergonomic synthetic stock with an adjustable cheek rest and extension inserts, making it fully customizable. It is available in two colors: green and brown. The cold-forged barrel is factory-threaded (5/8×24 UNEF pitch and thread), and the trigger is direct with a pull weight of approximately 700 grams.
The STEYR MS WILD is not just a hunting rifle: it's a tool designed for nature's toughest challenges. Reliability, accuracy, and durability in all environments. A weapon born in the Austrian Alps, but truly at home in the wild!
Its design combines elements of the CLII and Monobloc models. The two-position safety is a reliable feature already familiar from the CL models. The rifle comes factory-fitted with two Picatinny rails: one for mounting optics and another on the front of the handguard, allowing for easy mounting of a bipod, for example. The magazine capacity is 3+1 rounds, and thanks to the standard Steyr detachable magazine, it ensures fast and reliable reloading. The rifle features an ergonomic synthetic stock with an adjustable cheek rest and extension inserts, making it fully customizable. It is available in two colors: green and brown. The cold-forged barrel is factory-threaded (5/8×24 UNEF pitch and thread), and the trigger is direct with a pull weight of approximately 700 grams.
The STEYR MS WILD is not just a hunting rifle: it's a tool designed for nature's toughest challenges. Reliability, accuracy, and durability in all environments. A weapon born in the Austrian Alps, but truly at home in the wild!
Firearm configuration
Technical data
BrandSteyr Mannlicher
ModelMS
SubmodelMS WILD
Type of firearmRifle
Sub-type of firearmBolt action
CategoryHunting
Availability
Available
HandednessRight-handed
Accuracy gurantee
—
Interchangeable Barrel
NO
Barrel Diameter (mm)17.5
Barrel Diameter (inches)0.69
Thread
YES
Barrel fluted
NO
Muzzle brake
NO
Barrel FinishBlack steel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Barrel Brand—
Type of stockMonte Carlo
Stock MaterialSynthetic
Fullstock
NO
Stock finishingGreen
Fire mechanismStriker
Trigger typeSingle-stage
Adjustable trigger
YES
Removable Magazine
YES
Open sights
NO
Choke
—
Type of choke—
Number of chokes—
BasesPicatinny Rail
Optics—
Where to buy?
Gunloupe
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