Scout rifle setups

[UnckleBob]

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.

Without stripper clips, I think the forward mounted scope is not the best solution for most people.

But, they are cool looking rifles.

 

[dribeerfeht]

Both eyes open, better sitational awareness and field of view, faster shot. Stripper clip???

 

[Ropin4gold]

I have a couple of different versions.

Ruger 308

Marlin 30-30

Marlin 45-50

Used mostly for hog hunting. I like the concept. Quick to the shot for close/intermediate distances.

 

[smellslikesteelcase]

I have a couple of different versions.

Ruger 308

Marlin 30-30

Marlin 45-50

Used mostly for hog hunting. I like the concept. Quick to the shot for close/intermediate distances.

What are the irons on your Ruger?

 

[dribeerfeht]

I have a couple of different versions.

Ruger 308

Marlin 30-30

Marlin 45-50

Used mostly for hog hunting. I like the concept. Quick to the shot for close/intermediate distances.

45-50...wow!

 

[ElPollo]

I get the compact bolt gun part of the scout rifle concept. Most of my bolt guns are now 16-18” barrels. But I have never understood the scout scope thing. I can see it from a historical perspective before removable mags on bolt guns and pre LPVO/red dots. But I cannot see a reason to use one now that there are better options.

My scout gun is an 11.5” suppressed AR with a SWFA 1-6.

 

[Ropin4gold]

Sorry typo. 45-70. These are the sights on the Ruger. https://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/categories.php?cat=5