Ruger scout a waste of money

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Anyone shoot the Ruger scout for a year or so. What is your though on it for hunting to 400 meters.
 
I recently shot a Ruger rifle and it was either a scout, mini14, or ranch rifle.
Which ever it was, I would not recommend it for shooting beyond 100yds. I think it had a folding stock and the worse trigger I have ever used.
 
The Ruger Scout is a bolt-action rifle. Don't believe it is available with a folding stock.

The Mini14 or the ranch rifle are semi-autos, aftermarket folding stocks are available for them.
 
^^ You describe a folding stock Mini-14, not a Scout. Not even the same general thing. Semi auto v/s bolt action, for starters.

To the OP: 400 meters? That's not the right spot for any Scout rifle. Yeah... you can shoot them at that range, but it's not their forte.


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When I first saw the Scout I thought, "You've got to be kidding". Nothing has convinced me otherwise since. Now I am a very pragmatic person and buy guns based on what I will use them for, not what I might use them for.

I'd bet most people who bought the Scout envisioned it as a survival rifle but are actually using it in the same way everyone else is using their traditional bolt actions. The only difference is it costs more without bringing anything useful to the table.
 
Your title is extremely misleading. You're asking for experiences but your title makes it seem like you're critiquing the rifle.

I'm pretty sure this thread is for bashing the Ruger Scout.
 
I'm pretty sure this thread is for bashing the Ruger Scout.
Really? Because the OP asked for experiences and someone with over a years use. Then we had someone misidentify which rifle they were commenting on, posters correct that person, and then your post.

So no, I don't believe that's what this thread is supposed to be, and that is why it is misleading.
 
the title amounts to trolling if you ask me. deliberately misleading to get more views and responses from people with their hackles up.
 
I actually own a scout and have shot it at 300 yds using ball ammo and it works just fine. I have a 2.75 burris scout scope. I suspect once I learned where to hold on a 400yd target I could hit there as well.

Some of my handloads will shoot less than an 1" at 100 yds.
 
Maybe people are looking for this? http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/09/09/ruger-1022-special-boy-scouts-edition/

EDIT: In seriousness, I think the Ruger GSR is a waste of money for the owner that really wanted less or different features than the GSR offers.

For people that like a short rifle that can be quickly "adjusted" into other configurations, it can be the "one" rifle for anyone that only wants one centerfire rifle. One year, set it up as a Scout. The next year, set it up as a traditional carbine. Have fun with it. For some shooters the layout of the GSR may bring out interest in shooting or hunting that perhaps another rifle just didn't do this time around.
 
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I think its pretty straight forward; It's a scout rifle. If you're into the Jeff Cooper scout idea then it should have some appeal. If you're not into scout rifles then you probably won't like it.
 
Really? Because the OP asked for experiences and someone with over a years use. Then we had someone misidentify which rifle they were commenting on, posters correct that person, and then your post.

So no, I don't believe that's what this thread is supposed to be, and that is why it is misleading.

If you think this thread should be about user experiences then add your user experiences.
 
Well there you go Ruger... We have your next model the Ruger American Ranch Scout with folding stock. Sounds awesome!
ETA. Make sure its chambered in 260.
 
A rifle that does what the owner wants it to do is not a waste of money.

So far, I've yet to read of any particular owner disappointment, and many speak highly of their experiences with the Ruger Scout. A friend of mine is very pleased with his. I put a couple of dozen rounds through it, and my only objection is the hang-down mag. Since shorter mags are available, I'd happily use one as a truck gun.

So, overall, no, not a waste of money.
 
i had mine for about a year before i sold it. and the detachable mag is precisely why i sold it in the end. just not very handy to carry with the mag hanging out the bottom. with the three round it's pretty much flush, but i can get better capacity from an internal mag with a hinged floorplate.
 
I have never shot a Ruger Scout rifle, I have never seen a RSr in person, I do not know anyone that shoots or owns one, I have no experience with this rifle whatsoever. However, my experience with this rifle was horrible, would not recommend to my worst enemy!
 
"Anyone shoot the Ruger scout for a year or so. What is your though on it for hunting to 400 meters."

Hunting at 400 meters is more a function of the round than the rifle. The question should be: is the .308 a good round for taking 400 meter hunting shots.
 
Hunting at 400 meters is more a function of the round than the rifle. The question should be: is the .308 a good round for taking 400 meter hunting shots.

i'll go a step further and say that hunting at 400 is more a function of the shooter, than either the round or rifle. if the shooter's skills aren't up to the task, the round nor rifle matter much.
 
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