- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Any scout rifle fans here?
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:20 am
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:20 am
I was intrigued by the concept a while back and bought myself one of the Ruger scout rifles in 308. After using it for a while it's become my go-to long gun for pretty much anything from pest control to range day. I liked it so much I bought a 5.56 version so I could practice for cheaper (so much for that 
). Now contemplating taking the 270 rifle class at Gunsite Academy. Any fellow scouts on the OB?
). Now contemplating taking the 270 rifle class at Gunsite Academy. Any fellow scouts on the OB? 
7
Posted on 4/24/21 at 1:06 pm to TideCPA
ruger scout is a fantastic all purpose rifle (which is what it was designed to be). I don’t have one but I converted my mini 30 to a scout set up and that’s also the best set up to scope an SKS or AK
big fan
big fan
Posted on 4/24/21 at 1:37 pm to TideCPA
The eye relief seems off to me.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 1:55 pm to TrueTiger
quote:Low power long eye relief scopes are part of the scout concept. The one above is a 2.5x Leupold. It allows for extremely fast target acquisition and both eyes open when shooting. Downside is low light performance. Also attaches with QD rings and can be removed to use backup iron sights if something breaks.
The eye relief seems off to me.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 2:04 pm to TideCPA
Gotcha. I like that you have iron sights.
I'm looking for rifles with irons and almost none of them seem to come with them.
I want to have a peep/ghost ring set up. It's always been a really classy look for me.
I'm looking for rifles with irons and almost none of them seem to come with them.
I want to have a peep/ghost ring set up. It's always been a really classy look for me.
This post was edited on 4/24/21 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 4/24/21 at 2:56 pm to TrueTiger
quote:
I want to have a peep/ghost ring set up. It's always been a really classy look for me.
Picked up a French MAS 36 for the first time the other day and it had a nice short length of pull and a nice ghost ring rear sight
Posted on 4/24/21 at 3:55 pm to TrueTiger
quote:After shooting mostly milsurps for years, good iron sights are a dealbreaker. I’m not even putting an optic on the 5.56.
Gotcha. I like that you have iron sights.
I'm looking for rifles with irons and almost none of them seem to come with them.
I want to have a peep/ghost ring set up. It's always been a really classy look for me.
Unfortunately very few bolt guns are manufactured with them anymore.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 4:08 pm to TideCPA
I agree on the irons.
all my rifles have iron sights and they will stay that way
all my rifles have iron sights and they will stay that way
Posted on 4/24/21 at 8:08 pm to upgrayedd
What are those running these days?
Posted on 4/24/21 at 10:29 pm to TideCPA
Picked up a stainless Ruger GSR several years ago along with a few spare Ruger and AICS magazines. Mine really like 175gr+ loads.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:07 pm to Clames
That’s right - yours is the 18” if memory serves, right? Mine thankfully isn’t too picky - actually shot a couple 3-shot ragged holes last week with standard Federal 149 gr. 7.62.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:53 am to TideCPA
quote:
Unfortunately very few bolt guns are manufactured with them anymore.
That is why I chose my Savage Hog Hunter when I got my last bolt gun. It had adjustable iron sights on it.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:42 am to TideCPA
Bought a sporterized, Savage made Enfield Mk4 that was meant to be turned into a fake Mk5 jungle carbine. Went scout rifle with it instead, but great Lord at the muzzle jump on that .303 with an 18 inch barrel. Gotta get a brake made for it.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:50 am to TideCPA
I had my Mini 14 set up scout style but my aging eyes needed some magnification so I went with a 3x prism, and a forward mounted red dot scout style.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 12:37 pm to Ry_garou
wow I like that a lot.
I may add a 3x to my mini 30
really nice
you can cowitness the red dot thru the 3x?
I may add a 3x to my mini 30
really nice
you can cowitness the red dot thru the 3x?
Posted on 4/25/21 at 12:52 pm to cgrand
Whoops misread. The red dot is on a 45 degree offset mount. This pic shows it a little better.
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:01 pm to TideCPA
I love the looks of the Tikka ARCTIC.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:07 pm to BayouBengal51
Love scout rifles, dislike the .308 and having a hard time finding any at this time that are not.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:19 pm to TrueTiger
quote:That’s a sweet rifle - I can definitely see why the Canadian Rangers went that route. Bit weighty for a scout but a great rig.
I love the looks of the Tikka ARCTIC.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:45 pm to RogerTheShrubber
ruger gunsite comes in 5.56
mini 14 in 5.56
mini 30 in 7.62x39 or 300BLK
mini 14 in 5.56
mini 30 in 7.62x39 or 300BLK
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News