Ruger Gunsite Scout.

[USMCM16A2]

Folks,



Just purchased a RGS from Guns Direct in Burbank. Any opinions good/bad/indifferent? All are welcome. A2

[Dinosaur Jr]

The Gunsite Scout is competent rifle. I'm not wild about the fore end factory rail though.

I'd be thinking about something like this prior to installing a scope:

http://www.xssights.com/index.php?nID=scopemounts&cID=Scope%20Mounts&pID=scopemounts

If you're just into irons, your eyes are better than mine...

[Gavelek]

I love it, except the magazine, maybe it's just me but it takes me a while to load it, I believe you can buy an off market replacement, but I didn't get to it yet, anyhow I'm taking slow with shooting, ammo's expensive

[smittty]

I considered it but decided to get a regular M77 instead. I'd end up removing all the tacticool stuff and I'd want at least one flush mag.

[dfletcher]

Folks,



Just purchased a RGS from Guns Direct in Burbank. Any opinions good/bad/indifferent? All are welcome. A2

I've had one for a while and like it. More accurate than I expected - most always 3 shots just under 1" @ 100 yds so long as I keep my eyes open. I use 168 BTHP or AMax and IMR 4064 or 4895.

I added the XS sight rail and use a Weaver 2.5X to 8X handgun scope. I use all 3 spacers and my ideal LOP would be about 17.5" so the longer eye relief pistol scope works fine. I use low Burris detatch rings and the Weaver just clears the rail. I replaced the FH with a PRI brake. It pretty much eliminates any recoil, very efficient but loud. I added a Kick Eeze "stick on" cheek piece, looks good & stays put. Gives an excellent cheek weld combined with the low scope mount.

Regarding the XS rail, I bought it because I'd like to be able to use a conventional scope once in a while. If you use the Ruger rail and rings the front bell of the scope will hit the rail.

I bought the thing only because I had a few extra bucks floating around and couldn't find a Mini 30 with a wood stock. I wasn't too crazy about the buy at first but after a few trips to the range, tweaking it a bit, liked it more and more.

[mls343]

I don't own one but a bunch of my friends do. I've been shooting theirs often and they are pretty accurate, handy, and I really like the whole scout rifle concept. Overall, it's a very nice package and very California compliant for backpacking and base camping purposes - which is one of the factors they considered when going this route (versus a now compliant centerfire semi-auto).

That said, I opted to not go that route. For me, there were many reasons, but the biggest is that I already have a similar package in a little 6.5 X 55 Swede that does all that the Ruger does for a fraction of the cost.

Again, it's a nice package and you should really enjoy it!

[pdude]

Buy the polymer mags from ruger as you can top load. You can't do this with the steel ones.

[toby]

I think they are a cool concept tho I have no desire to own one. On another note I see a whole lot of them up for sale soon after purchase...

[CessnaDriver]

I always take the Scout now when heading to BLM. A top favorite.

[aznwolf118]

I also looked in to a RGS but ended up with a remington 700-AAC SD sps in 16.5".
It was a familiar action, easier to accurize and more after market support. Also if you get lucky you can find them in 308, 223, and 300blk.
Plus had a 40 remington rebate until dec 31.

One thing lacking is the hogue stock, there have been some issues but I haven't encountered them as I am just barley into my first 100rds trying to make this a great truck light weight pack rifle

[kauaibuilt]

Love mine. Added an XS rail and an accupoint TR24 1-4x w/ green triangle - although Im thinking of selling the accupoint and getting something a little more conventional (duplex or mil-dot reticle) and a little higher powered (3-9x maybe). The only other change may be a comp in place of the factory flash hider.

Mags are a little weird to load, I have 5 and 10rd plastic mags, but not a pain like my Marlin 22lr 7-rounders.

As long as you realize what its made for and use it in that capacity you should be fine.

[CessnaDriver]

I went with a 1.5-4 scout scope with quick disconnects on everything.
I can quickly take it down to iron sights and a 3 round flush top loading poly mag if desired for minimal configuration.

[oppe4021]

I love my GSR!
Added a Harris S-LM bipod, Alpha-Bravo bipod lock, Leupold QRW rings and Leupold FX-II scout scope.

Buy some Ruger polymer mags.

[18Dmedic]

I like the scout. It's a good rifle.

[12ga]

I love my GSR.
Get the polymer mags, they are much better. I opted for a couple 10 rounders and one 3 rounder.
It is extremely fun to shoot, accurate, and relatively lightweight.