Any range reports on this one? I am looking at picking one up and wanted to get some thoughts on it.
Ruger Gunsite Scout
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Re: Ruger Gunsite Scout
I have some comments on the posted link, but having finally put a better scope on mine I can now say that it shoots reasonably well (sub-2 MOA) even with non-match ammo, and is a complete hoot with 180-grain subsonics and a can. So, for me, it works out like this with an added XS rail:
- peep sights for my plinking ammo and no suppressor - light, easy-handling,and fun.
- dot sight w/ QW rings in the scout position for the subsonics (the short barrel is great for subs)
- just ordered a Vortex (the Midway special) for mid-range (up to 600 yards or so) with the suppressor on
- a cheap 3-9 I had in the drawer will probably be used with the plinking ammo and no can zeroed for max point blank range, or perhaps with some deer loads if the '06 and 3 .270s aren't enough.
My wife and two teenage sons and I all really enjoy the rifle and the versatility afforded by swapping the stock flash hider for a YHM QD and the factory picatinny for the longer XS rail makes it effectively several rifles in one. Much easier to toss in the truck for whatever anyone feels like doing.
I have some comments on the posted link, but having finally put a better scope on mine I can now say that it shoots reasonably well (sub-2 MOA) even with non-match ammo, and is a complete hoot with 180-grain subsonics and a can. So, for me, it works out like this with an added XS rail:
- peep sights for my plinking ammo and no suppressor - light, easy-handling,and fun.
- dot sight w/ QW rings in the scout position for the subsonics (the short barrel is great for subs)
- just ordered a Vortex (the Midway special) for mid-range (up to 600 yards or so) with the suppressor on
- a cheap 3-9 I had in the drawer will probably be used with the plinking ammo and no can zeroed for max point blank range, or perhaps with some deer loads if the '06 and 3 .270s aren't enough.
My wife and two teenage sons and I all really enjoy the rifle and the versatility afforded by swapping the stock flash hider for a YHM QD and the factory picatinny for the longer XS rail makes it effectively several rifles in one. Much easier to toss in the truck for whatever anyone feels like doing.
Re: Ruger Gunsite Scout
I am really interested in one of these however, I'm not sure on going with the Ruger or just hacking up a Rem700 to 16" in a LTR stock.
How is the mag system???
I am really interested in one of these however, I'm not sure on going with the Ruger or just hacking up a Rem700 to 16" in a LTR stock.
How is the mag system???
Re: Ruger Gunsite Scout
Mag System discussed
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...737#Post2673737
Cheers,
Sirhr
Mag System discussed
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...737#Post2673737
Cheers,
Sirhr
Re: Ruger Gunsite Scout
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mag System discussed
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...737#Post2673737
Cheers,
Sirhr </div></div>
Thanks,
Doesn't sound to hot.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mag System discussed
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...737#Post2673737
Cheers,
Sirhr </div></div>
Thanks,
Doesn't sound to hot.
Re: Ruger Gunsite Scout
Too bad it doesn't come in 300 win or wsm that would be the perfect Alaska gun
Too bad it doesn't come in 300 win or wsm that would be the perfect Alaska gun
