I was always interested in the Scout Rifle concept. I see that Ruger is introducing a scout rifle:
http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsit...fle/index.html

M77-GS
.308 Win.
5rd or 10rd mag (photo appears to show 20rd)
16.50" barrel
length 38.00" - 39.50"
Length of pull 12.75" - 14.25"
Wgt 7.00 lbs.
MSRP $995.00 (Still high in cost, but a lot better than Steyr)

Any one have experience with the M77 rifles to tell how their scout rifle might hold up?