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Posted: 12/21/2022 2:41:19 PM EDT
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How are the Ruger Scout Rifles these days? I haven't seen one in person in a long time, but I have a strange desire for a .450 one. The wood stock and general lines appeal to me and it looks like it'd be a mean little woods gun. Is the quality on these good for the price? And how is the recoil (especially the .450 if anyone has one, but I'd be happy for recoil comparisons for any chamberings)? |
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Originally Posted By Neon_Horse: I have a 16" 308. Love that rifle. Would buy again. No idea about the 450 though... Same. But I would get the synthetic one because of how light and handy it feels. |
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Ruger Syn stock for the Ruger GSR is considerably lighter than the laminated stock, but extra mass of laminated stock might reduce felt recoil a bit. Fore end of syn GSR stock is well-braced internally, with relatively little flex compared to most other syn stock fore ends. It might be desirable to use a muzzle brake on the .450. I'd search around for tests of muzzle brakes and see what's available. I would not automatically assume that any muzzle brake offered by Ruger is necessarily the optimal unit. This Muzzle Brake Test Might be a good place to begin. This Article discusses Brakes specifically for the .450 Ruger ctg. How they each their conclusions is an open question, their not providing any sort of methodology. I found it desirable to gently chamfer the upper rear edge of the receiver bridge to reduce tendency of the bolt to "stick" when bolt handle was pushed both forwards AND upwards simultaneously. This replicated many back-and-forth movements of the bolt (breaking-in) and worked like a charm. Other than following Owner's Manual instructions about careful Torquing of the bolts of receiver and trigger guard to the action, a 100% thorough cleaning inside and out, and proper lubing, no issues found. Suggest Scoutrifle.org for further info. |
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