Steyr Scout in .308

[1859sharps]

I feel compelled to add that wild pigs don't know the difference.

but that is of little relevance. we pick the rifle we pick because it offers something that interests us. how it feels when we pick it up and shoulder it, the features it brings to the table and more.

if someone was interested in Tikkas, but I happen to like the Rugger American better because it is cheaper and pigs wont' know the difference, that really provides nothing to the person interested in the Tikka. They aren't interested in price or what the pigs know, they are interested in something about the Tikka and want feed back by a Tikka user.

[wooger]

Bravo, well stated.

[ap3572001]

but that is of little relevance. we pick the rifle we pick because it offers something that interests us. how it feels when we pick it up and shoulder it, the features it brings to the table and more.

if someone was interested in Tikkas, but I happen to like the Rugger American better because it is cheaper and pigs wont' know the difference, that really provides nothing to the person interested in the Tikka. They aren't interested in price or what the pigs know, they are interested in something about the Tikka and want feed back by a Tikka user.

I agree 100%.

[F-2_Challenger]

A buddy of mine has one and he loves it. I like it but prefer my ssg 69 p ii with a set trigger. The scout offers a lot. My buddy uses it as his hunting rifle and never had an issue with his.

I have shot it a few dozen times. I personally don't like the integrated bipod. This is a me thing. He loves it because its sleek, and doesn't protrude from the firearm. The rifle is ergonomically designed, and functions smoothly. It shot well. Like most machines it will out do your ability.

He never had any issues with his with normal maintenance and its been dropped a few time. Fell down the mountain with him. Been in mud, snow, dirt, rain and always went bang when he needed it to.

In short if you like it get it. It your money and if you're happy screw everyone else.

[tomrkba]

If you need a “tactical” bolt action for 0-300/400 yds, the scout concept is the way to go. If you need it for hunting, it is a great field gun.

I have seriously considered getting a Ruger Gunsite Scout to be my California personal defense gun. But, I have this weekly meeting where we discuss our buying problems with lever actions...so it never seems to work out.

My thoughts on it would be to forward mount an Aimpoint with 3x with the intention of it being a 100-150 yard rifle. Ten round capacity is required for my purposes. BUIS are also required. The Ruger meets my criteria since they have left handed bolt actions. I would get the Steyr, but they do not offer left handed guns.