Scout Scope

[RKellogg]

Am I missing something about Scout Scopes . Why would you want the scope mounted so far forwared .

 

[wayne in boca]

Well,for one thing,it leaves the action clear,for stripper clip loading,reducing stoppages,etc.And no more "scope eye" cuts when shooting uphill.And it allows for quick target acquisition,and looks cool.

 

[limamike55]

It does provide extremely fast target acquisition and excellent field of view with both eyes outside of what you see through the scope itself. For me there is no drawback in a scout scope mounted on a rifle configured as a scout rifle.

Hope this helps,

limamike55

 

[Gator]

Scout scopes are superior for quick shots at moving targets, you can pick up the target in the scope much faster. For longer range shooting the traditional rear mounted scopes are better. It just depends on what kind of shooting you do.

Plus, they do look cool

 

[rbernie]

This question comes up about every six months or so. A search of this forum will yield a treasure trove of whys and why nots for scout-style scope mounting.

That's not a dodge - there is literally so much to be said one way or another that it's just too much to retype. Search is your friend.

 

[RKellogg]

Thanks guys . I was just woundering what the deal was . I forgot about the stripper clip thing , that make a lot of sence . Most likely why I see some lever guns with the scope mounted the same way , so the empty can eject .

 

[AK103K]

Scout scopes arent all that new, and Cooper didnt invent the concept. I saw a few old Winchester 94's as a kid with forward mounted pistol scopes, and the Germans had a small, forward mounted scope on some K98's.

I have a couple of rifles with them, a Savage Scout and an M1A SOCOM with one on ARMS lever rings. They are great on rifles where you might jump some thing and want to snap shoot, or make quick shots in general. They can be less than great in fading light, or with the sun low behind you.