Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle

[Eustachius234]

If one were to use a Aimpoint T-1 with a Larue Tactical mount, which mount size would work best with the Ruger GSR?

Can they cowitness with the irons provided?

http://www.laruetactical.com/aimpoint-micro-t-1-4moam4-qd-mount-combo

Which mount system would work best using a Leupold Scout Scope?

Thanks!

 

[gscrasher]

Eustachius,

I just mounted the Leupold Scout scope on my GSR using Leupold QRW low rings.
This gives about 1.5" between the bore and the scope axis. And about 0.25" gap between the eyepiece and the front receiver ring.

The iron sights are not in the field of view of the scope. The top of the front sight is about 1" above the bore, the top of the rear sight is a little higher.

Hope this helps.

 

[Captains1911]

You want the lowest mount possible for either. For a scope I would go with low rings. The iron sights sit too low to allow a co-witness.

 

[BruceB]

My wimminfolk gave me a left-handed GSR for Christmas.

Being a devoted NON-fan of the forward-mounted scope sight, I had that rail removed about thirty seconds after opening the box. This means that my scope will be mounted on the receiver. Recent medical events have affected my eyesight, so any use of the irons will truly be EMERGENCY use.

I intend to zero the iron sight with my service load, then remove it and stash it inside the buttplate assembly with an easy-access wrench close by for buttplate removal if needed. There is ample room to allow stowage there with minor modification.

In this way I will have the iron sight available on a couple minutes' notice if the scope becomes disabled. I must say that, in using scopes in the hunting fields for over forty years including many seasons in sub-zero Arctic conditions, I've never had a scope casualty. BUT.....Murphy is alive and well, so who knows?

That ugly Ruger flash-hider will also disappear, to be replaced with a British L1A1 model from their FAL-type rifle. I did this switch on my "Deluxe" Mini-14, and it's MUCH better-looking, and a better flash-hider in the bargain.

This GSR is an impressive piece of work. I'm hoping mine lives up to reports I've seen in various places on the Internet.

 

[henschman]

According to a little Googling, the Aimpoint H1/T1 does not co-witness on that rifle when using a LaRue low mount. Too bad... that would be an awesome setup.

 

[blackcloud45]

I put the Leupold FX-II 2.5x28mm IER Scout scope on mine w/ Leupold 'low' QRW. Works great and the rear sight doesn't interfere w/ my sight picture. I know it's probably not relevant to OP but thought I'd share.