

The M95 – the full name is Mannlicher M1895, or Infanterie Repetier-Gewehr M.95 – was designed in 1895. Nevertheless, if you’re in the market for an all-purpose rifle, consider giving it a shot. As Scout rifles go, there are better ones than this variant by Steyr. Sure, the AUG A3 has modular capabilities, but the Scout is built for a variety of purposes and scenarios – everything from hunting to defense to plinking can be achieved. It’s one of the most versatile firearms Steyr offers. It comes with an integrated folding bipod and includes a spare magazine in the butt of the rifle.Ĭhambered primarily in 7.62mm, it has been in service since 1999. Steyr’s Scout variant has been in production ‘since the 1990s. Former USMC Lt Col Jeff Cooper is the one who designed the original and coined the term, back in the 1980s. The Scout rifle is the name given to an all-purpose, often-scoped, bolt-action rifle. In the 1970s it released the AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr – “universal army rifle”), which became the standard issue rifle for the Austrian military and is one of the most recognizable bullpup firearms in the world. After WWII ended, Austria regained its independence and Steyr continued manufacturing weapons for the Austrian military. The company went through World War I and World War II, producing weapons for the forces engaged in combat. This process was continued until the turn of the millennium, and in 2019, Steyr Mannlicher AG officially became Steyr Arms. During the 1980s the company began to break up. Originally, it was Steyr-Daimler-Puch, a conglomerate which mainly manufactured vehicles. There is a pretty long and glorious history associated with Steyr Arms, reaching back 150 years. As early as the 12th century, iron was taken from the nearby mines, and weapons were forged by skilled craftsmen who took up residence in the town. Steyr itself – not the company, but the actual city in Austria – has been a weapons hub for close to 1,000 years. The US offices opened for business in 2010, and they are located in Bessemer, Alabama. The company produces hunting rifles, sporting rifles, and pistols, as well as apparel, accessories, and parts.

It has had an ongoing presence in the US firearms market ever since the 1980s. Steyr Arms (formerly known as Steyr Mannlicher AG) is an Austrian firearms manufacturer.
