No, they can be turned. In my case (for me personally) I felt it impeded my ability to quickly turn adjustment ring for scope zoom as it out it so close to fingers/knuckles especially with gloves. Ring spacing/depths and screw lengths allow to be turned in either direction. I normally space as...
Really happy with Leupold Back Country on my T3x Superlite with Trijicon Accupoint. Rock solid mounting. Lightweight, low profile. Plenty of clearance.
I went with Leupold Backcountry on my T3x with a Trijicon 3-9x40 and have been very pleased. Didn’t want to do a rail, and think they look better than Talley. Didn’t want to do Warne since heavier and Sports match, while get great reviews just didn’t give me confidence.
I believe the difference is just stamping when Steyr sold 20 years ago and importers changed (ASI/GSI) and they setup a shop in the US to augment European operations.
Actions should be the same and are all the SBS safe bolt system. I have a pro hunter 308 that is stamped ASI with Austrian...
I have an older pro hunter, bought it when I lived in GA. I like the ‘4’ position safety. I also like the adjustable trigger, on mine you can take it down to a couple ounces if you wish. Adjustable stock with spacers to fit anybody, and great ergonomics. It is boringly accurate, it will...
I have same gun and same caliber. Mine prints .8” with factory Nosler ammo and I got it under 1/2“ with hand loads. Super smooth action. Blistering fast on the chrono. Good Luck with sale.