Scout rifle help

[1911vm]

I am not sure if this is the correct place for this but I have to ask. I want to put together an accurate scout rifle using Rem 700. I need to stay around 7lb. What is the lightest stock for a 700.
Also what is the best way to mount rail forward for a scout scope.
Thanks for any input.

 

[matthias]

Re: Scout rifle help

xs has a rail for scout guns you could check out

i know savage sells the scout mount off their scout 308 and that can work

good luck

 

[ranger1183]

Re: Scout rifle help

Check HERE for consolidated information regarding scout rifles.

http://www.scoutrifle.org/

 

[gstaylorg]

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It may already be obvious to you, but don't forget you'll need (very) long eye relief in any optic you choose.

 

[mark5pt56]

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I would reconsider the forward mount. I think the lower power variables or even fixed rear mounted are quicker than thought and in my opinion, more accurate.

 

[TonyAngel]

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Any particular reason that you want to go with a "true" scout scope. I've always found the rigs to be awkward.

In any case, I was on Stocky's website the other day and they are selling a version of the Manners stocks made of carbon fiber, (I believe). They are claiming 1lb less weight than their standard stocks. A light stock and a nice well tapered barrel should get you where you want to be.

What caliber are we talking about?

 

[nashlaw]

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I agree.with an earlier poster regarding scope options. I have a 2-7 Leupold and it serves nicely. If you want to keep both eyes open you can.

 

[F224]

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The problem with the forward mounted scopes is glare. If you are in the field in the early morning or late evening and the sun is directly in front of, or behind you, then the glare on the ocular lens can be so bad as to make the scope unusable.

A light and handy rifle is easy to obtain, but after owning and hunting with three generations of scout rifles (Remington M600, Styer Scout and Ruger RSR) I will stick with a conventional scope.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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This!. Never build anything you can buy complete, with a warrantee, from a manufacturer. I have one of these and I think they got it completely right.

IMHO, the only value to a forward scope mount is in how it allows reloading through the action's top using stripper clips. If you don't even have a stripper clip slot, what's the point?

I would solve the eye relief issue by using the forward mount for a dot scope. In practical terms the Scout rifle is always going to come off second best in any precison shooting challenge. They are at their best in a fast action, close-up engagement. Amost anything else is better outside that narrow performance envelope.

I like my Scout for ease and convenience. It fits in a small space and is way easier to carry and use on the fly.

But I reload mine through the bottom; and I have done away with my Scout mount and Ghost Ring sight in favor of a conventional base and rings. For my applications, it's just the better solution. I use a 2.5-10x42 MilDot Scope, and I also have a Harris BR length bipod mounted.

Greg

 

[bmt]

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Agree. Been through the scout rifle drill. Have a 20" 308 with a 3.5-10 now.

A couple of stages:

44 mag

BLR 308

Had a custom LH stainless Savage scout built the factory custom shop when I got it.

Remember Cooper wrote about scopes from 1982 when developing the scout.

30 years later, standard scopes dramatically better.

If I were to buy one, I would get a Ruger with an Aimpoint Micro.

BMT

 

[langloisandy]

Re: Scout rifle help

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ranger1183</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check HERE for consolidated information regarding scout rifles.

http://www.scoutrifle.org/ </div></div>

Ranger,

Thanks for the mention, I run the Scout Forum there...

My two cents on scopes:
-The Aimpoint T1/R1/H1 is awesome on a "normal" rifle to get scout-like results. Some of the knock-off/cheap dots work equally well with lesser battery life.
-I have had great luck with the Leupold 2-7 in a traditional mount that is darn near as fast as a forward mounted scope to get on target.
-The Ruger scout is not half bad...easier than building one.

Andy