Scout rifle setups

[jjgaw]

I’ve been seeing an uptick in popularity of scout rifles lately. Personally, I like the concept and plan on adding one to my safe here soon.

So post your scout setups, include some details, your experiences, pros and cons.

 

[robtattoo]

One that I should NEVER have let go.
Ruger Scout in .223 with a Hi-Lux 2-7 scope.
It was heavy, but held perfectly offhand. I dropped a few piggies with it, shooting 65gr Sierra Gamekings.
The one pictured was 185yds, across an open field of tall grass with no rest option. Took the shot offhand & dropped him on the spot.

 

[jjgaw]

Nice rifle! I’m deciding between the gunsight scout like yours, or the new Ruger scout gen 2. Any plans to build another?

 

[Luke S]

I like my 308 Ruger Gunsite Scout a lot. But I mount my scope the traditional way. I bought a $50 scout scope to try out the concept but didn't warm up to it.
I am curious about those 223 scouts. Can you load bullets seated out farther then a AR mag?

 

[smellslikesteelcase]

Ruger m77 Frontier in 7mm-08. Compact and fast handling.

 

[jjgaw]

Ruger m77 Frontier in 7mm-08. Compact and fast handling.
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Sweet rifle and a great caliber. Fixed power scope?

 

[Dan Russell]

Ruger GSR in 308. I played with the scout scopes but prefer a conventional scope for my purposes. Very accurate rifle that handles great and is easy to shoot.

 

[Wrench]

Back in the training days I saw quite a few Cooper/Steyr scout rifles. They were WAAAAY ahead of their time.

 

[JFK]

What is the benefit of having the scope mounted so far forward?

 

[smellslikesteelcase]

Sweet rifle and a great caliber. Fixed power scope?

Yes. It’s one of the older FXII scout scopes. I believe 2.75X.

 

[smellslikesteelcase]

What is the benefit of having the scope mounted so far forward?

I like it because it makes the rifle easy to carry at the balance point. This doesn’t apply if you have a magazine hanging out below the action. I also find the sight picture super easy to acquire quickly with both eyes open since the scope isn’t right up by my face.

Jeff Cooper wanted the ability to feed from stripper clips so the scope could not obstruct the top of the action.

 

[jjgaw]

What is the benefit of having the scope mounted so far forward?

From my understanding it’s so you can use the scope with both eyes open, better situational awareness. And also to keep the scope out of the way of the bolt/action for ease of operation and balance. You can look up coopers “guidelines” for a scout rifle for a better explanation than I can give lol

 

[gbflyer]

Mine is a lever action 30-30. I have a fixed Burris scout scope. I like the way it handles. Seems like the long eye relief scope selection is lacking.