Ruger Gunsite Scout 308

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So I've always liked the Ruger Gunsite Scout but there were other things I needed more than a Scout type rifle. 2weeks ago I start looking into them a little more and found out that you can mount a scope in the normal mounting position and the rifle comes with the rings to do this. Then I got the news that Ruger is no longer filling orders due to the company being behind 1,000,000 firearms. So I started looking for one and none of my 5 wholesellers had one I even called a few dealers in Missouri, not a single gunsite on hand. I posted a WTB thread on here and a member informed me that there was one for sale on gun broker. I checked it out and found one for $800 and ordered it. I will zero it at 100yrds with the irons sights before mounting a Bushnell Trophy 6x18 scope I will zero the scope at the same and then switch go back to the irons to see if they keep the zero and do the same with the scope, using 168gr Federal Sierra Matchking bthp. Now with that said don't start yelling at me I am well aware that both are probably not going to keep zero but I will give it a try, the scope will be my primary on the rifle. Your thoughts? I'll get a range report in the next day or two.
 
Why buy the scout model and not use the forword scope mount position. Yhat is what it was designed for. The 6-18 burris also has a very short eye relief and small field of view at higher powers so watch out for scope eye or fast centering of follow up shots. I have one but with the 1/8" dot rectical. Todays scopes are better in both those catagories.
 
I have an EER scope (scout) on my 1895 Guide Gun and shortly on my Mosin carbine scout. Dont discount them, you can pick up on running game much faster with them vs a standard scope.
 
Why buy the scout model and not use the forword scope mount position.
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Because the rifle has more to offer than just a forward scope mount??? Although I agree on the 6-18 Bushnell.

I assume he's concerned with maintaining zero because you have to remove the rear sight to mount a traditional scope.
 
thanks for all your insight, yes you do have to remove the rear sight to mount the scope in it's normal place. I am more a long distance shooter but will be checking into those scout scopes just to have the option.
 
XS Sights makes a scope mount for that rifle which has a full-length top rail (so you can use either a scout scope or a regular one) and includes an integral peep sight too. I'm not sure how adjustable it is, but if it's like their other sights, it is elevation and windage adjustable. http://www.xssights.com/index.php?nID=scopemounts&cID=Scope Mounts&pID=scopemounts

That would solve the problem of not being able to have a regular scope and iron sights mounted at the same time.
 
henschman said:
XS Sights makes a scope mount for that rifle which has a full-length top rail (so you can use either a scout scope or a regular one) and includes an integral peep sight too. I'm not sure how adjustable it is, but if it's like their other sights, it is elevation and windage adjustable. http://www.xssights.com/index.php?nID=scopemounts&cID=Scope Mounts&pID=scopemounts

That would solve the problem of not being able to have a regular scope and iron sights mounted at the same time.
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I was going to suggest that. I bought one for one of our GSR's, and I'm planning on getting another.

The forward mount was fantastic for it's day, and I had several built. But I believe the Colonel would have taken a long look at today's 1X-4X variables mounted traditionally. I can do everything I could do with a Trijicon TR24 as I could with my original Scouts, and more.
 
Infidel: Do what you please, but you might be better served with another rifle if you plan to put that big honkin scope on that wee little rifle. The whole Scout concept is based on ease of handling, and that scope is seriously going to affect that.

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Flyer, I got you on that the scope is what I have on hand at the moment. I will get a number of scopes and try them out and see what works best. I am also getting all the info I can from you guys on which scopes you think would work best. There is a local class lll here who makes suppressors with a life time warrenty that I will try out. I will try all different types of ammo and the rifle will go deer hunting with me this season as well as any other animal I can hunt legally. I am also going to shoot long distance stuff with this rifle and see how far out I can reach with it. Lets keep in mind gents that there are 18" barreled rifles out there that reach out to 1000yrds easy. I am not say the GSR will do it but I will go as far as the rifle can. Thank you all and please continue to give me your thoughts.
 
I have a Leupold 2.5x on my GSR...bought it with the rifle...that combo works great for a light hunting rifle. I have better precision rifles, so I don't need to GSR to fill that sort of role.

The EER optic does a good job and I'm looking forward to taking it bear hunting this year.
 
Why buy the scout model and not use the forword scope mount position.
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Because a low powered scope mounted conventionally just plain works better. The purpose of mounting forward was to make loading with stripper clips possible. With a detachable magazine gun there is no reason to use the less effective forward mounted optics.
 
Why buy the scout model and not use the forword scope mount position.
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Because a low powered scope mounted conventionally just plain works better. The purpose of mounting forward was to make loading with stripper clips possible. With a detachable magazine gun there is no reason to use the less effective forward mounted optics.
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Not to quibble, but I think that both balance and carryability are also enhanced by the use of a forward mounted optic.
 
Because a low powered scope mounted conventionally just plain works better. The purpose of mounting forward was to make loading with stripper clips possible. With a detachable magazine gun there is no reason to use the less effective forward mounted optics.
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I have to agree and this is one time where I disagree with Cooper. I don't care for a forward mounted optic at all. Field of view suffers and the scope itself obscures too much of the target area. I'd much rather have a conventional low powered variable for this rifle. Something like a Leupold VXII 1-4x or VXIII 1.5-5x (preference).
 
I have the Leupold 1.5x4 variable scout scope on mine and have found it to be much easier to aquire moving game with both eyes open and practice. It takes a little to get used to but for that gun and purpose it fits. For varmints and chucks I would go with a 3x9 and a different caliber but thats not what I bought it for. BTW Leupold now has a 1.5x5 with illuminated dot I would have purchased had it been available
 
Craig, Gringo, Thanks for the into on the those scopes. I haven't owned a leupold for a while now and remembered how much I liked them haha. I think I'll pick one of these up next month.
 
I have 2-7x Leopold on my 1980s era 20" bbl 308 Winchester Mod 70. It makes for a pretty handy rifle and has taken deer from a few yards in the deep woods of Northern Michigan to over 400 yards on Mulies in Wyoming.
 
UPDATE, I picked up my GSR today. I am as happy with it as I thought I was going to be. It is light, well balanced, handles great feels good. Fit and finish: I give the finish 10/10 the stock is amazing the color is great. All metal has a nice even matte black coating. The bolt and handle are both silver in color and look amazing. FIT is a little bit different story. The 1 10rd mag is nice but there is some play when it is loaded into the weapon. And the action of the bolt isn't as smooth as I thought it would be, no where near that of my Winchester 670. But it still is very fast lock up time. So I give fit a 9/10. The iron sights and scope rings are both good quality. The trigger feels amazing breaks very clean. I attempted to mount my bushnell 6x18 and that did not work out the scope rings are not high enough for the scope to clear the barrel even with the forward rail removed. My match grade ammo comes in tomorrow and I'll get some range time in this weekend I will post pictures later tonight.
 
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