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Argh I did, didn't I.

Sorry DM!

Yes! Lets get back to the Ruger Gunsite Scout :lol: I really wish DM hadn't posted that as I now want one......For shooting Zombies, see other post. :lol:

http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteSc ... odels.html

I really wish DM hadn't posted that as I now want one......

Yes, it's a nice looking rifle and it's closer to Cooper's orignal concept than some others.

I like them, but when you look at Cooper's ideas behind the scout rifle it is more of a GP rifle for a specialised person. I think that's why it's more of a niche rifle, but I wouldn't be surprised if the current uncertainty in the world has increased the desire for these rifles and that's why Ruger has designed this rifle.

Another viable alternative is the Australian Int Arms 7.62x39 and ammunition should be cheap to buy and build

ovenpaa wrote:Another viable alternative is the Australian Int Arms 7.62x39 and ammunition should be cheap to buy and build

Also looks good......


http://thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/01/ma ... more-29065

They do not have that good a reputation quality wise, do they?

christel wrote:They do not have that good a reputation quality wise, do they?

I had heard that too although I can't recall where. I'd be interested to know if anyone has one and what they think of it as I could see one going on my shopping list eventually. Assuming build quality is acceptable what's not to like about a No.5 in 7.62x39?

In a similar vein, everything I've heard about the mini 14 says it's pants but when I got to shoot one I thought it was quite good.

Rugers???

Cant get my head around these,,,,I JUST DO NOT LIKE the woodwork on them,,,,they look abit like the OLD baikals used to years ago,,,its as if they carved the stocks etc, out of an old fence post,,,,Na dont like em!! ok to shoot maybe,,,,but get rid of that crap wood...

One of the forum members has an Aussie 7,62x39 and likes it, hopefully he will add a comment in a bit. The idea of a Scout rifle with 7.62X59 makes sense to me in may respects.

Having read a couple of Blogs re the Ruger, I have found a possible inconsistency. Ruger has said that the Magazines are specifically made for this rifle at $80 each. They decided against the M14 magazines as apparently they are too inconsistent in quality.

Although Ruger have said that this system will not take the AI mags I have just read this review, which says that it will - so a nice saving and easily obtainable.
Ruger has mentioned that it will be making cheaper "plastic" magazines later on. If these fit in the AICS system, that may be an interesting possibility for those that rarely need a spare magazine but want one or two spares for that odd occasion. (I only need spares twice a year).

http://michaelbane.blogspot.com/2010/12 ... rifle.html

The barrel appears to be heavier than Mannlicher Steyr Scout, which has to be a good thing. Both rifles appear to be around the same weight despite the Steyr using a polymer stock compared to the Ruger's Laminate.
If normal Steyr prices stay true, I imagine that their magazines for the Scout are over the £100 mark.

I could see this becoming a cult rifle in its own right. I am sure that it would look the dogs wobbly bits with a custom paint job.
I am sure that it will not take long before after market stocks are made for it and cantilever scope rails to bring the scope back to a more normal position so more scope choices could be used.
(I know that is against the "Scout" idea)
A cantilever scope rail which allows the use of open sights would be nice.

I know I have seen cantilever Picatiney rails but have not been able to find one today. What I have found are scope rings which attempt to achieve the same thing.


DM