let's see your scout rifle!

[ColdDeadHands]

I think we should have a scout rifle pic thread to see how everybody set's theirs up.

[mark5pt56]

Where's yours?

[ColdDeadHands]

tax refund is just around the corner and I can't make up my mind about what kinda rifle I should buy. So I don't have one but might soon if I see enough pics.

[mark5pt56]

It all depends on what you want I guess. Of course there's the purist who sneer at anything other than the forward mounted scope.
Remember, it's "your" need that dictates the set up.
Light carbine with low power scope is a good general start.

[ColdDeadHands]

It all depends on what you want I guess. Of course there's the purist who sneer at anything other than the forward mounted scope.
Remember, it's "your" need that dictates the set up.
Light carbine with low power scope is a good general start.

I want something that's easier to shoot beyond 100 yards then my AR w/T1. Whatever I get will have the Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4 on it because it's good for close range & allows me to reach out.

[Serlo II]

Ok
Ruger GSR with XS Rail, Badger rings, Trijicon Accupoint - Shoots well and fast on target with the Accupoint.

[mark5pt56]

I want something that's easier to shoot beyond 100 yards then my AR w/T1. Whatever I get will have the Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4 on it because it's good for close range & allows me to reach out.

Just add this with some Talley lightweights and you are done.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/produc...asp?mid=535126

[1859sharps]

It all depends on what you want I guess. Of course there's the purist who sneer at anything other than the forward mounted scope.
Remember, it's "your" need that dictates the set up.
Light carbine with low power scope is a good general start.

Purists do get a little carried away sometimes.

There are a few basic characteristics that define a scout. Purist forget that they aren't as rigid as you would think.

Here is the key characteristics http://www.steyrscout.org/project.htm

And as mentioned above, the forward mounted scope is NOT required to be a "scout".

It is my impression that Cooper felt over all weight, length, accuracy potential, and caliber was much more important to the concept of what made a rifle a "scout" verse just being another rifle.

According to Cooper, there are some good reasons to go with a low powered, forward mounted scope. his arguments for such a setup are worth of consideration.

While the forward mounted scope is an encouraged characteristic/feature, it's not defining one. simply having a forward mounted scope does not make a rifle a scout any more than not having one mean you don't have a scout.

[Dos Cylindros]

This is my Ruger GSR. No optic as of yet because I have been a bit strapped for cash. I threw on a spare BFG Vickers sling which works great in this application, and a Battle Comp BBAC. I hope to get a Burris or Leupold scout scope fairly soon, along with a ching sling to round out the package. I love this rifle, very light, short and handy. It is my only bolt gun and really is an "all purpose" gun.

[okie john]

Purists do get a little carried away sometimes.

There are a few basic characteristics that define a scout. Purist forget that they aren't as rigid as you would think.

Here is the key characteristics http://www.steyrscout.org/project.htm

And as mentioned above, the forward mounted scope is NOT required to be a "scout".

It is my impression that Cooper felt over all weight, length, accuracy potential, and caliber was much more important to the concept of what made a rifle a "scout" verse just being another rifle.

According to Cooper, there are some good reasons to go with a low powered, forward mounted scope. his arguments for such a setup are worth of consideration.

While the forward mounted scope is an encouraged characteristic/feature, it's not defining one. simply having a forward mounted scope does not make a rifle a scout any more than not having one mean you don't have a scout.

I had a Scout built back in the 90s and hunted exclusively with it for several years. I also exchanged several letters with Cooper and Finn Aagaard about the Scout. You're absolutely right that the characteristics are flexible--basically, it's just a short, light rifle with a good sling and a trigger job.

The best part is that an M-4 with a red-dot sight is a LOT closer to being a Scout than the die-hards are willing to admit.


Okie John