Made a Mauser-bases Scout using a Modelo 1912 Steyr-made Chilean Mauser, Arsenal altered to 7.62 Nato.  Works like a champ, and you can still use the stripper clip guide.
Ashley Outdoors www.ashleyoutdoors.com/ecom/index.html makes and sells many different Scout conversion kits, as well as other items.
Burris Scout scopes can be had very inexpensively, on occasion, at Natchez Shooter's Supplies www.natchezss.com.
If buying new, best deal in town is the Savage Scout rifle.www.savagearms.com/new/index.htm
(Centerfire, ultralight, 10fcm)
Whatever you do, definitely set it up for the 3-point Ching Sling.  Well worth the small effort.

I've seen people regularly bust thrown clays with 7.62 Nato Scout rifles.

P.S.  On Burris scope, MAKE SURE to get the more useful and more durable Heavy Plex reticule.