Ruger's GSR really doesn't cut it - in bolt-form - as a Scout rifle. I've hefted a few samples at the LGSs. Overly-heavy even before adding an optic, and the detachable mag feature is awkward. Cooper's long dead anyway, dudenals, so it's high time to think outside the "Scout" box.
Here's a Mini-G Scout in 7.62/.308:
Yeah, it's a tad weighty, but still better than the GSR, and it balances nicely with its 16" barrel and no gaudy detachable mag. Loads fast with 8- or 5-rd en bloc clips that are easily pouched on your belt. Several muzzle devices are possible as add-ons; this one is a genuine T-37 FH. Works as intended with only minimal weight. Optional stock pouch puts 2 loaded clips "on the gun," ready to go.
Fast-handling, semi-auto awesomeness.
Comes with battle-proven military reliability, so you don't need repeated returns to the factory for warranty work. (There's at least one review from a Gunsite SR class indicating that GSR users encountered reliability issues under heavy training use ... Disappointing
)
Optics on the Mini-G Scout's forward rail can range from a light T-1/H-1 MRD to the tradition SR LER standard, either a 2.75x Burris or 3x Leupy. But you can still go iron-sights only whenever you want, and those M1 sights are the best ever fielded on any rifle anywhere in the world.
Remember, the elements of Cooper's SR concept were always
evolving, and never stagnant, when it came to building real-world rifles. Think outside the box.