Ruger .308 Scout Rifle Released!

[PegLeg45]

Got the Burris scope in.. Got it on.....
 Have to wait to tell you if I like it or not.. after I shoot it.. 

And I promise, we ain't jealous either............   


(do not believe that, either)

[TAB]

And I promise, we ain't jealous either............   


(do not believe that, either)

I'm not jealous.

[seeker_two]

I'm not jealous.

Me neither.....I'm envious..... 

[ECVMatt]

Hello to all,

This is my first post here. I have read this thread and find the information here very informative. First of all I am glad that I live in America and I have choices in the rifles I can buy.  I for one am very happy this rifle is offered as it suits my needs very well. As much as I like my AR's, AK, et al., I am a bolt action man at heart. I feel most comfortable using bolt actions and have shot them extensively. I am also a fan of the Ruger M-77 action. I was lucky enough to have access to a good sized ranch in TX and used my M-77 almost daily for about two years. The rifle never failed me and I beat the heck out of it. It also severed me well in the deserts out here in California where I currently live. The action is proven and simple. While I tend to think of rifles like golf clubs and pick the one that best suits my particular needs, I have been looking for one rifle that could accompany me and my family from the deserts to the mountains and work well in both places. This would allow my wife to shoot one system and become proficient with it. I also have a house in the desert that is somewhat remote, this seem like a good rifle to keep out there. Most of the 7.62x51 battle rifle I have played with are just too big and clunky for me. These are all, of course, person observations. I think a person should choose and use a rifle that suits them best and not worry about trying to prove its' worth to others. Conversely, the rifle you choose might not work for others, so allow them the freedom to choose without criticitism. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these to wring out....now how do I find out about Michael's upcoming class for this rifle??

[Marshal Halloway]

Hi ECVMatt and welcome to Down Range TV.

We are in the middle of planning a Scout Rifle class at Gunsite. I don't think we will have any dates until after SHOT Show.

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[PegLeg45]

I'm not jealous.

Figures.   

[Michael Bane]

It's Saturday night, but tomorrow or Monday I want to talk a lot more on forward mounted scopes, shooting with both eyes open, etc...in fact I think this might be a major podcast topic!

Michael B

[Timothy]

It's Saturday night, but tomorrow or Monday I want to talk a lot more on forward mounted scopes, shooting with both eyes open, etc...in fact I think this might be a major podcast topic!

Michael B

Speaking of both eyes Mike, how's your eye holding up after the procedure?

[TAB]

Figures.   

This rifle does nothing for me.    I could buy 2 m1s for the price, they will do anything this gun will do and in many cases do it better.  Not to mention, clips are alot cheaper.  $80 for a mag is a joke.

[fightingquaker13]

Here is a basic question for MB and others. What is the purpose of the forward mounted scope if not to allow recharging the mags with clips? A standard M-77 setup, with the ten round box mag, would seem to do the same thing, and allow a larger selection of optics. If the rifle does offer a clip option and I missed it, my bad. If not, why mount the scope forward if you don't have to? I look forward to the post!
FQ13