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Hope this is OK here. I modified my Ruger Gunsite Scout to feed stripper clips from the top end.
Not for nothing but Ruger doesn't actually have a warranty and for most things as long as the modification doesn't cause the issue they'll still take care of you.But why? With a DBM? And void the warranty on the rifle?
But why? With a DBM? . . .
LOL like a SMLE or M1a/M14, one of the reasons for the scout scope mounting was to access the top of the action for loading/reloading and you call yourselfAs someone mentioned, why?
The RGS takes detachable box magazines. Stripper clips are for fixed magazines.
Hope this is OK here. I modified my Ruger Gunsite Scout to feed stripper clips from the top end.
Looking at it from a purely practical standpoint it seems silly. With the exception of size and weight, I can't think of any reason to take clips over magazines.As someone mentioned, why?
The RGS takes detachable box magazines. Stripper clips are for fixed magazines.
If portage weight is a true concern in a civilian rifle, then a fat ass Ruger M77 action doesn’t make it to the table to be discussed. I love Rugers as much as anyone, but they’re hogs.
Are you thinking about the stripper clip guides for the Mini-14?Years ago when I was looking into these scout style rifles, I could swear I saw a stripper clip guide that used the rear scope ring mounting holes to secure it to the receiver.
Years ago when I was looking into these scout style rifles, I could swear I saw a stripper clip guide that used the rear scope ring mounting holes to secure it to the receiver.
Nice machine work on the GunSite rifle OP
it was probably one on a Winchester Model 70 which were very much used for Hipower matches , back in the day. I HAVE a Model 70 pre 64 stripper clip guide that works for the .473" (30-06 , .308 ect.) case head with GI stripper clips and I think mounts on the two receiver ring scope screw holes . It has some value so I won't give it away but would part with it very reasonably for somebody who wants it, it is as new in a bag with screws.You did. The first time I dabbled in High Power competition I shot with a fellow who had one on either a Model 70 or a Model 700, but I can't remember who made it. I made my own out of a Weaver scope base. I'll do some research.
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Being of age to remember when, by whom and for what the 'scout' rifle was developed, some of the above answers are extraneous to the point of silly.
Most of the silly is influenced by the 'modern' concept of scout rifle; really cool and I'll be first on my block.
Consider: The Scout rifle as envisioned by the late Jeff Cooper was never intended as a main battle rifle. A 'scout' in military terms was to see, not be seen; a tactical 'spy', a gatherer of information for use by the officer facing a conflict.
NOT to intentionally engage in combat. Consequently the idea of having a sufficient fancy full of magazines is irrelevant to the point of silly.
Consider: The whole idea of mounting the scope FORWARD of the receiver was to allow a better, wider and less obstructed view of terrain (and potential villains, either belligerent soldiers or garden variety evildoers) AND allow use of charger clips to reload.
Consider: The scout rifle was conceptually a bolt action rifle. This was to encourage, if needed, the fewest and most accurate shots fired.
Consider: The scout rifle was lightweight, for ease of movement over potentially strange terrain.
However, the term 'scout rifle' has taken on rather dramatically changed qualities and purposes. Mostly by those ignorant of the basis.
Frankly, I should think a Spanish 7x57mm carbine with appropriate small magnification, forward mounted scope would be perfect. But it wouldn't easily pass the cool test.