Is there a "scout rifle" option in 223?

[SeriousStudent]

May I be so bold as to suggest a used Winchester Model 70, in the Ranger configuration? I snagged a used one at Cabela's, with a Leupold 3x9 scope for $200. It has a 20" barrel and a youth stock.

Even with the $300 you would have to pay for a new detachable bottom metal and mags, you'd still be ahead.

I had thought about exactly what you had planned - a Scout rifle in .223 for my daughter. Instead, I'm going to get it rebarreled in 7MM-08 as a light handy deer gun.

[ST911]

I too was looking for a similar rifle and this weekend at a gun show I discovered Savages Hog Hunter line. It comes in .223, .308, and .338. The price is right at around $400. The internal box magazine is a downside though.

Interesting. I'm not a fan of accu-trigger though. Also appears unnecessarily heavy. Stock is reportedly adjustable, but I don't see specifics on how its done, nor what the minimum LOP is.

May I be so bold as to suggest a used Winchester Model 70, in the Ranger configuration? I snagged a used one at Cabela's, with a Leupold 3x9 scope for $200. It has a 20" barrel and a youth stock.

You done good. Handy.

[SeriousStudent]

Thank you, kind sir.

CDI Precision makes a detachable bottom metal system for it. I may still go that route, even with the 7MM-08.

I'm likely going to sell off the scope, rings and bases, and drop a NightForce or US Optics 1-4 on it. I'm planning on this more as a brush gun, than something that reaches 500 meters across a soybean field. I'm already got a Remington 700 in .308 for that.

[snakedoc257]

SeriousStudent, Good idea, I like the idea of the Winchester in a Ranger config. Maybe I should have read this post earlier. Oh well, I went ahead and bought the Hog Hunter this morning in .308. I feel like its a good starting point at $419 out the door. I've got to address the stock right away though. I may leave it an internal box magazine, not sure yet.

Skintop911, the weight isn't too bad, but it would handle better with a better quality stock on it. The "adjustable" part must be a type-o, because other than being free floating that's about all it has going for it. The length of pull feels around 14".

[ST911]

SeriousStudent, Good idea, I like the idea of the Winchester in a Ranger config. Maybe I should have read this post earlier. Oh well, I went ahead and bought the Hog Hunter this morning in .308. I feel like its a good starting point at $419 out the door. I've got to address the stock right away though. I may leave it an internal box magazine, not sure yet.

Skintop911, the weight isn't too bad, but it would handle better with a better quality stock on it. The "adjustable" part must be a type-o, because other than being free floating that's about all it has going for it. The length of pull feels around 14".

Thanks for the info. I'm not a big fan of Savage rifles, but they have a place and are popular. I'd love to see a detailed write up on it when you have time, with some pics.

[snakedoc257]

I'll definitely report back. I'm trying to decide on a stock now. Looks like it's going to be a ghillie green hogue. Will be leaving it a blind mag for now.

I was contemplating optics, but I think I just came to a decision. I had ordered a millet dms1 for an AR I'm putting together, but I've decided to go aimpoint instead. I'm going to mount up this 1-4x scope with a one piece rail and some quick detach rings and see how I like it. In the event I ever do go hog hunting this it seems applicable.

[mark5pt56]

Your pocket will determine how far you want to go and how proud you are of it. The big thing is think long term and in stages to get what you want.

A suggestion of flow
Base 700, stainless or blue?
1-1st upgrade-shorten stock barrel and have muzzle device installed if wanted.
2- Leave rifle as is and have a barrel made, one option is the prepped Douglas barrels from Brownells(again, options on the barrel)
3-Choose stock and bottom metal (options up to you)
4-I suggest starting with a base Leupold rear mounted scope and upgrading later on to a model such as the VX6 1-6.

As you can see, you can get to where you want and in stages without loosing your stage expenses



One day I would like to do this, but in 300 BLK and 16" barrel.

Of course on the stock-you could make it a folder and the cost of a manners with bottom metal, you are half way there.
http://www.eberlestock.com/M11%20Ste...%20Chassis.htm

I would do this

Rem 700
Barrel-choice is to you
B&C stock for start
Seekins bottom metal(and use AICS 10 round .223 mags)

Now on the barrel, you can do whatever you want in regards to profile, length, finish and muzzle attachments. I imagine you want it light? You can always start with a standard SPS and have it cut/crowned. Later on you could choose a nice match grade, have it shortened and threaded with muzzle device of choice. Manners makes a really nice stock as well and you can order it with certain features such as QD points on the left/right side to facilitate carry with a sling like the VCAS. Oh--and get the lightweight option.(carbon fiber shell) Also, you can op for the mini chassis Manners offers. I'm certain any competent Gunsmith could inlet, install and bed the Seekins into a Manners stock if that's what you want.


http://www.seekinsprecision.com/deta...metal-153.html

http://shop.milehighshooting.com/AI-...hot-AI6616.htm

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront

http://mannersstocks.com/

[Doc. Holiday]

Your pocket will determine how far you want to go and how proud you are of it. The big thing is think long term and in stages to get what you want.

A suggestion of flow
Base 700, stainless or blue?
1-1st upgrade-shorten stock barrel and have muzzle device installed if wanted.
2- Leave rifle as is and have a barrel made, one option is the prepped Douglas barrels from Brownells(again, options on the barrel)
3-Choose stock and bottom metal (options up to you)
4-I suggest starting with a base Leupold rear mounted scope and upgrading later on to a model such as the VX6 1-6.

As you can see, you can get to where you want and in stages without loosing your stage expenses



One day I would like to do this, but in 300 BLK and 16" barrel.

Of course on the stock-you could make it a folder and the cost of a manners with bottom metal, you are half way there.
http://www.eberlestock.com/M11%20Ste...%20Chassis.htm

I would do this

Rem 700
Barrel-choice is to you
B&C stock for start
Seekins bottom metal(and use AICS 10 round .223 mags)

Now on the barrel, you can do whatever you want in regards to profile, length, finish and muzzle attachments. I imagine you want it light? You can always start with a standard SPS and have it cut/crowned. Later on you could choose a nice match grade, have it shortened and threaded with muzzle device of choice. Manners makes a really nice stock as well and you can order it with certain features such as QD points on the left/right side to facilitate carry with a sling like the VCAS. Oh--and get the lightweight option.(carbon fiber shell) Also, you can op for the mini chassis Manners offers. I'm certain any competent Gunsmith could inlet, install and bed the Seekins into a Manners stock if that's what you want.


http://www.seekinsprecision.com/deta...metal-153.html

http://shop.milehighshooting.com/AI-...hot-AI6616.htm

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/StoreFront

http://mannersstocks.com/

1+ Since your out for Steyr, I would go with this. There are so many options to these guns it's unreal...

[1859sharps]

purely informational, steyr does make a 223 "scout".
http://www.steyrarms.com/products/hunting-rifles/scout/

as far as price of the project...do compare the cost of piecing it together, time to do so, with just saving and buying a steyr.

If you don't mind used, you might save some money there. I once saw a pre owned 223 steyr scout for sale....$650... I still kick my self for not buying it right then and there.

cheaper than dirt has one listed for $1760. I found another on gunsamerica listed at 98% for $1400. After you add up your cost and time to make your home made scout, can you beat that? just some food for thought.

[JBecker 72]

Whatever happened to the .223 Ruger Gunsite Scout, I thought they were gonna make one?