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Steel Action HS

The History of Steel Action

Steel Action is a German company located in Cologne that specializes in the production of high-quality repeating rifles. Their actions are made exclusively out of steel and use a straight pull technology with a rotating bolt head, similar to the one that can be found on Blaser R8 or R93. They currently manufacture rifles in two action sizes, namely the HS (Hunting Short) and the HM (Hunting Medium) but also have different stock configurations available. In their production process, they use a combination of high-quality materials, and the latest manufacturing methods, including modern CNC production. Currently, the company has numerous dealers around Europe.

While there is limited information available on the history of Steel Action company, their 2023 product lineup includes a range of accessories alongside their rifles. The accessories are available on their website or through dealers and include various precision muzzle brakes, 10-shot steel magazines, proprietary Steel Action scope mounts, and adjustable flex-stocks and thumbhole stocks. Additionally, they offer easy-to-mount butt plates, barrels in customizable lengths in different diameters and the Steel Action silencer that they developed in cooperation with the company Roedale, Germany's leading manufacturer of firearm sound moderators. Their rifles are available in multiple variants that can be customized to the user's preferences.

Steel Action HS Rifle Review

Steel Action HS which stands for Hunting Short is a German-built straight-pull rifle and the shorter version of the two main models the company manufactures. All the components for their rifles are, according to the manufacturer, manufactured in Germany. In addition to the HS version, Steel Action also manufactures the HM or Hunting Medium rifle, which is chambered for larger calibers and takes the place of the ‘long action’ model in the series. The action of the HS model is made entirely of the highest quality steel and except for models with synthetic stock, none of the structural parts are made of plastic which makes for the exceptional build quality. The steel action houses a rotating bolt with three locking lugs that lock up safely with the locking sleeve.

The HS model is frequently compared to the Blaser R8, primarily due to their similar straight pull mechanisms, where the bolt handle controls the bolt as it advances or retracts during the repetitive cycling process. The rifle can be cocked by pushing in the small knob at the rear end of the receiver behind the bolt shroud. On top of the receiver, there is an integrated two-piece Picatinny rail for scope mounting purposes, however, the rifles do not come equipped with iron sights.

Some of the latest production models of the HS are available with an adjustable wooden stock that allows for the cheekpiece to be raised or lowered to match the user's shooting preferences. Additionally, the cheekpiece can also be side adjusted by loosening the rods with a proprietary tool and the recoil pad with a plate can be pulled out to optimize the length of pull. The detachable double-stack magazine can hold up to five cartridges and is made of metal. A high-precision trigger allows for pull weight adjustment from approximately 500-2500 g (1.1-5.5 lbs) by using an Allen wrench and turning the screw positioned on the inside of the trigger guard. In recent years, Steel Action rifles have gained significant popularity among users, particularly in the European market, due to their quality construction and no-plastic design.

Steel Action HS, chambered for .243 Win.

Figure 1: Steel Action HS, chambered for .243 Win. (Source: https://www.steel-action.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rechts-MX-verkleinert-1030x229.jpg)

Steel Action HS Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.223 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6.5 Creedmoor
7mm-08 Rem.
.308 Win.
.338 Federal

Steel Action HS Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Steel Action HS Left-Handed
Steel Action HS Synthetic Stock
Steel Action HS Wood grade I
Steel Action HS Wood Grade II
Steel Action HS Wood Grade III
Steel Action HS Wood Grade IV
Steel Action HS MX-Stock
Steel Action HS 2D Adjustable Stock
Steel Action HS Thumbhole Stock

Steel Action HS rifles come with a built-in two-piece Picatinny rail on top of the receiver that accepts scope mounts.

The receiver of Steel Action HS, with integrated Picatinny rail, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: The receiver of Steel Action HS, with integrated Picatinny rail, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://netjakt.se/vapen/vapen/steel-action-hs-tra)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steel Action HS

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steel Action HS

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share one-piece scope mounts with Steel Action HS are:

All rifles featuring a Picatinny rail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steel Action HS

To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that share two-piece scope mounts with Steel Action HS are:

All rifles featuring a Picatinny rail

Best Scope Mounts for Steel Action HS

Fixed Scope Mounts for Steel Action HS

Quality and reliability are just two of many positive nouns we could use to describe Contessa scope mounts, and we can confidently recommend these Contessa Picatinny rings as one of the best fixed scope mounts for a Picatinny rail:

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Steel Action HS

Detachable repeatable scope mounts are the best option if you want to be able to attach or remove your optics from the rifle and maintain zero without the need for any tools.

This one-piece aluminum INNOMOUNT with 30 mm rings is our top choice for a repeatable, detachable scope mount for Steel Action HS models with an integrated Picatinny rail. It has a ten-year warranty and is built in Germany.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Combined use of a riflescope and a red dot sight

Riflescopes magnify images, allowing the shooter to carefully inspect the target, while a red dot sight quick target acquisition when shooting at short distances.

In this category, there are mounts that allow the use of a riflescope and a red dot sight in a single setup.

Advantages of combined use of two optical devices

The hunter is prepared to take an accurate shot in all possible situations.
At close range, a red dot sight is used, while the riflescope proves useful at long-range distances.
Using a red dot and a riflescope in a single setup is less expensive than purchasing two, 100% repeatable mounting solutions for each optical device.

Most mounts found in this category are either rings or parts of rings with an integrated red dot sight mounting standard. The standard is specified in the mount’s name – mostly, one of the familiar red dot mounting standards is listed such as Docter Sight, Aimpoint Micro, C-more RTS, Shield RMS/SMS, Trijicon RMR.

Some manufacturers, such as Spuhr and Recknagel, provide rings with an interface that is then further paired with an adapter plate.

How to mount a red dot sight on a riflescope

There are two ways of mounting a red dot sight on a scope tube:

on top of the riflescope or
on the side, at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts on a scope tube

Red dot sight mounted on a 45° angle and on top

Even though the mounting style depends on the user preference, having a red dot sight mounted on top of a riflescope is generally more popular among hunters.

IPSC shooters, for example, generally prefer to have the red dot sight mounted at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts for a scope tube are almost exclusively made from aluminium.

They are produced by:

Spuhr,
Recknagel,
Henneberger,
Shield, and
many others.

Steel Action HS

The History of Steel Action