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Posted: 9/2/2002 9:09:40 AM EDT
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Note: This topic appears in another Scout-related thread, but I'll break it out, edited, for better visibility. I just yesterday sighted-in a Scout rifle built on a Chilean Modelo 1912 (Steyr-built Mauser '98 action). The rifle was arsenal-converted to 7.62 NATO, and retains the stripper-clip guide for fast reloading of the five-round internal mag. An Ashley Outdoors Scout scope mount was employed, along with a Burris 2.75x Scout Scope bought at substantial savings as a re-furb from Natchez Shooter's Supply. The action was bedded-in to a Ram-Line composite stock, and a home-made Ching Sling with appropriate attachment points was installed. Also fitted was a standard turned-down milsurp Mauser bolt, to replace the original straight-handled unit. The original front sight was augmented with a mil-surp hood, and a Lyman receiver sight, with quick-detach and return-to-zero feature was installed as a backup sight. While the main aperture does good service as a "Ghost-Ring" rear sight, target apertures can, of course, be installed. A Timney trigger assy was added, and adjusted to about 4#. The entire rifle was then bead-blasted and parked. Using the original excellent condition mil spec bbl, the rifle shot into 2" with Irons, and within 1-1/2" with scope, using milsurp SA ball ammo at 100 yds, sitting position, no sling employed, Ghost Ring rear aperture. I suspect that better ammo and more advanced shooting technique would improve the groups somewhat, and I'll investigate. Final result: an accurate, quick handling, and relatively inexpensive Scout rifle. The cheap fodder, and widespread availability of spare parts and service is welcome also. While building one of these rifles is not for everyone, the experience was worthwhile, and owning a good-shooting one-off is a plus as well. |
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