Update: Now that I've owned and used the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle for almost fourteen months I'll share my impressions based on that experience.
I love the rifle. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool levergun enthusiast, I hunt with them, shoot them in competition and never met one I didn't want to own but since the arrival of The Ruger GSR they've NOT been getting a lot of attention. It has even sidetracked an EBR project (300 Blackout) I have been working on but not completed yet... The GSR is just that much fun.
The GSR is more accurate than I expected with a WIDE variety of ammunition. Jacketed bullets, cast bullets, supersonic, subsonic, heavy, light.... it doesn't seem to matter. WONDERFULLY versatile cartridge in a very adaptable rifle. I've run more than fifty different bullet/powder combinations through the GSR and these are a few of my favorites so far.
165 grain Hornady JHP over IMR 3031. Averages 2573 fps over the chronograph and will shoot sub MOA groups with regularity. W748 is showing great promise too
220 grain Lyman 311284 over enough W231 to get it going a little over 900 fps. This will be the load I use when I get a suppressor. It is very accurate and hard hitting at surprising distances.
115 grain Lyman 311008 over enough W231 to get it going around 1,000 fps. This is also a VERY accurate load that I use for plinking and taking small game (Grouse).
190 grain Lyman 311334 over enough SR4759 to speed it along at 1900 fps. Probably the most accurate load I have for this rifle. It is my primary practice and long range gong load.[/li][/list]
Six different loads
The variety of cast bullets I've successfully run through the GSR
If I ever use this rifle in competition this is probably the load I would choose to use. Lyman 311334
The new polymer magazines are excellent. I have three and will by buying more.
The adjustable length of pull and the sticky butt pad make it easy to run the bolt Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqsyFxm-3msThe 311008 load is great for small game, especially if you want something left for the dinner table.
It is a very accurate plinker too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_sGkLMPotwThe only negative I've found with this rifle is that there are a number of folks who will feel the need to tell you how come this rifle doesn't meet Col. Cooper's definition of a "scout rifle." I like it regardless of whether or not it pedantically adheres to that definition.
Next path on my GSR saga - a suppressor!