Scout Rifle Opinions Wanted

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Scout Rifle Opinions Wanted

Posted: 12/14/2017 3:33:33 AM EDT

I'm trying to decide which Ruger Scout Rifle( caliber/options)to get early next year.
This rifle will not be used for hunting of any kind. I enjoy shooting both .223 and .308. I'd appreciate hearing any opinions about barrel length, stock type, and certainly accuracy.
Thanks.
Eric

Posted: 12/14/2017 11:21:02 AM EDT

[#1]

6.5 creedmoor

Posted: 12/15/2017 8:14:03 PM EDT

[#2]

I think 6.5 is a waste in a rifle meant for short to medium range. I went with the synthetic stock .308. The weight savings allows that model to get closest to the definition of a scout, .308 allows the use of the magpul 5 rounders, not that 6.5 wouldn't. It's my favorite rifle (of many) to shoot and the one I choose if I'm going to be carrying it for any length of time. Accuracy has been perfectly acceptable, the group in the picture was 100 yards off a sandbag.

Posted: 12/16/2017 12:34:54 AM EDT

[#3]

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I think 6.5 is a waste in a rifle meant for short to medium range. I went with the synthetic stock .308. The weight savings allows that model to get closest to the definition of a scout, .308 allows the use of the magpul 5 rounders, not that 6.5 wouldn't. It's my favorite rifle (of many) to shoot and the one I choose if I'm going to be carrying it for any length of time. Accuracy has been perfectly acceptable, the group in the picture was 100 yards off a sandbag. https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24837636_10100331387903384_3222988619561782947_o.jpg?oh=92e140b00355626c9320a0325f81d237&oe=5ABF9012
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The synthetic model didn't exist when I bought mine, but this would be my vote nowadays.

Posted: 12/16/2017 10:23:43 AM EDT

[#4]

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The synthetic model didn't exist when I bought mine, but this would be my vote nowadays.

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Yea, I waited and waited and waited. Bought a Savage Scout in 7.62x39 and waited some more and they finally came out with it. I was pleased.

Posted: 12/17/2017 1:56:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks everyone.
I'm thinking .308 synthetic.
How terribly loud is the muzzle brake.
I'm thinking of putting an A2 style FH on it instead.
Eric

Posted: 12/20/2017 12:26:34 PM EDT

[#6]

Its pretty loud, you get some looks, occasionally set off a car alarm at the range... Also since it has ports on the bottom it blows a ton of dirt back at you in the prone. I'm going to remove mine and just use a thread protector.

Posted: 12/20/2017 11:04:00 PM EDT

[#7]

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Thanks everyone.
I'm thinking .308 synthetic.
How terribly loud is the muzzle brake.
I'm thinking of putting an A2 style FH on it instead.
Eric

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I replaced my stock FH with a brake from YHM; then replaced that with a can from Griffin Armament (the Sportsman). The YHM brake did a great job at cutting down recoil and didn't blow any debris back. PM if you want to make a deal on it.

Posted: 12/23/2017 10:55:13 PM EDT

[#8]

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I think 6.5 is a waste in a rifle meant for short to medium range. I went with the synthetic stock .308. The weight savings allows that model to get closest to the definition of a scout, .308 allows the use of the magpul 5 rounders, not that 6.5 wouldn't. It's my favorite rifle (of many) to shoot and the one I choose if I'm going to be carrying it for any length of time. Accuracy has been perfectly acceptable, the group in the picture was 100 yards off a sandbag. https://scontent-dft4-3.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/24837636_10100331387903384_3222988619561782947_o.jpg?oh=92e140b00355626c9320a0325f81d237&oe=5ABF9012
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I have the exact same gun, optic, and it is easily one of my favorite rifles.

Posted: 12/31/2017 11:53:28 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I'm trying to decide which Ruger Scout Rifle( caliber/options)to get early next year.
This rifle will not be used for hunting of any kind. I enjoy shooting both .223 and .308. I'd appreciate hearing any opinions about barrel length, stock type, and certainly accuracy.

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Not trying to rain on the RSR parade, but how are these "Scouts" holding up under hard use in the field? - or at least in a rifle class where they're subjected to extended "stress testing"?

It's one thing to shoot a box of shells off the bench once in a while, and another to fire several hundreds rounds in a course where you're shootin'-n-scootin'

Saw this old review here about GunSite, that's why I'm asking. Maybe current Ruger Scout models are better now ...

https://www.ar15.com/forums/training/Gunsite___Scout_Rifle_Class/19-233966/

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