Ruger Gunsite Scout

[TGS]

Jeff Cooper's (pbuh) specs for the Scout Rifle called for a detachable box magazine. For most people who are interested in owning a Scout Rifle, that's the attraction: If it doesn't have the box mag, it's not a Scout.

Right, but there is a difference between a detachable box magazine and a big, chunky, sharp-edged detachable box magazine.

My P-Scout has a detachable box magazine. That doesn't mean it has a monstrosity of a magazine on it.

I'm familiar with what a scout rifle is......I'm asking what the attraction to a large magazine like the Ruger GSR is. I don't know if it's just a poor feature, or if there is an actual reason/advantage to it.

[Spr1]

Like holding more rounds?

[Malamute]

I just love that caliber. Jim Brockman just finished up a model 70 based .260 for me, which is a combination practical and sheep hunting rifle.

Which are mutually complimentary (if not synonymous), rather than exclusive*. I think for most, long guns are more people protection guns or once a year hunting guns rather than drag around in the hills guns. For some, it's the opposite, the vast majority of my use is out in the sticks, I have one with me always. The possibility of needing it for people protection is way down the list of likelihood from critters. The practical or general purpose guns do both fairly well.

Hope you post some pics of your new 260.


*Not writing for GJM, I believe he is fully cognizant of the GP rifle idea.

[LSP552]

IMO, it would be an ideal choice for a rifle in a "restricted capacity" jurisdiction where ARs in their natural form are banned. 10 rounds of .308 makes a handy multi-purpose rifle ,which won't scare the Socialist Politburo of CA/ NJ/NY/ etc should one end up in court.

I'm lucky to live where self defense with an AR would be viewed as just picking the wrong victim.

I'm really looking at this more a play rather than hunting or fighting. The problem with "general" tools is they tend to be useful but excel at nothing. I like having tools that excel at specific tasks.

I did play with a commie caliber baby CZ a couple a few years ago when ammo was cheap. Wish it was in .308…...

Lots of good feedback in this thread so far, thanks.

Ken

[TGS]

Like holding more rounds?

That's pretty obvious.

But to what end that these rifles serve does it benefit?

And is it worth it at the expense of having the rifle being a pain in the butt to carry? I know GJM has mentioned that in the past, and a reason his stock is customized to wrap around the mag because he was sick of it getting caught up in gear or creating comfort issues.

[Tamara]

You will probably appreciate my wife's practical rifle. Left hand Dakota, NPI stock, Walther barrel, set up with a Scout scope, 4X Leupold, Leupold 1.5-5 illuminated, Aimpoint, reserve iron sights, Surefire and stripper clips. It has done everything from earning her an E ticket at Gunsite to harvesting deer.

I'll be in my bunk.

[MK11]

I am in one of those commie states and I'm looking at an older Remington 700 BDL that's been stuck in the back of the safe with new interest, primarily because .30-06 and .270 were the only center fire calibers that were available with any consistency for many, many months.

Any tweaks beyond what GJM has already mentioned that makes a stock sporting rifle a better, more durable, more user-friendly tool?

[GJM]

I think you need to consider how to quickly go from an empty rifle to a loaded one, given the laws many states have. If I wanted a dedicated bolt, I would consider having it cut for stripper clips, and use an Aimpoint to keep the action clear. Alternatively, gasp, a Remington .30-06 carbine length pump gun with detachable mags would look common and work pretty well.

This is my .375H&H, but with an Aimpoint on, works pretty well around bears.



This is my primary CZ 527 in .223:



I also have one of these in 6.5 Grendel.

[Wheeler]

How does the Steyr Scout fit into this niche? My only bolt guns are a Mosin, a handful of low end .22's and a Ruger American I bought my son as a deer rifle, so I'm asking for edification.

[Malamute]

Jeff Cooper's (pbuh) specs for the Scout Rifle called for a detachable box magazine. For most people who are interested in owning a Scout Rifle, that's the attraction: If it doesn't have the box mag, it's not a Scout.

He also referred to the "pseudo-Scout", which could be described as being a "light, handy carbine that does not include all the features of a real Scout", i.e., it does not make weight, or does not include the box mag, etc.

Can you direct me to the info about the detachable magazine being a spec of the scout concept? I've seen it mentioned as desirable, but not necessary. Not that I'm hung up on the exact specs for my own use, just curious about that bit.