They are... didn't realize they were $1199 though.
The CANADIAN Ruger Gunsight Scout Discussion Thread
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They are... didn't realize they were $1199 though.
Sh!tty Canadian dollar.
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
yep, and its worse now than when we brought those in.
WeatherdoG
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- Location
- Trenton, ON
If I didn't already have a laminate one I'd be ordering one with a wood stock...
WeatherdoG
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- Trenton, ON
I got mine through Brownells, it was pretty fast and not too expensive.
I at the same time ordered a couple of 10 round polymer mags from MDT in BC, they are 10x better than the mag that came with the rifle.
I at the same time ordered a couple of 10 round polymer mags from MDT in BC, they are 10x better than the mag that came with the rifle.
Weird, I sold my MDT mags cause I MUCH preferred the Accurate Mag that came with mine. I bought a second A-Mag to go with it and wouldn't trade them for a pile of MDT mags.
What was your issue with the MDT mags? I've been thinking of trying a couple.
Not so much issue as preference. The MDT mags required a bit of fitting but more important was the cheaper feel of plastic mags, they fit 10 rds but barely and wouldn't lock in on a closed bolt. The feed lips extend too far forward which makes loading more difficult. Instead of being able to push the rim of the next round above the shoulder of the one in the mag, you have to push down on the neck then force the rim over the shoulder. The last few rounds get #####y to load. The followers are short and allow tilting that occasionally leads to binding. Cycling the action usually jars everything loose for proper feeding but I had one FTF due to binding. Overall you get what you pay for - the cheapest AICS mags on the market. They work and they're inexpensive. However they left me feeling concerned about their reliability which is very important to me. I'd rather have steel mags that feed 100% reliable. The Accurate mags do that and insert on a closed bolt. They have never given me a single issue in hundreds of rds through each of them. That's why I sold my MDTs.
WeatherdoG
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- Trenton, ON
I found my factory steel mag more annoying to load than the MDT ones, and I had occasional FTE when using the factory steel mag that I have not had since switching to the MDT ones.
I might look for a different steel mag to try.
I might look for a different steel mag to try.
Thanks for the info supernova. I'll buy just one MDT mag to begin with and try it out.
I just have the polymer ruger 5 and 10 round mags. Sold the metal ruger mags as they were noisy and kinda loose fitting. Functioned perfect, just no good for my need to be quiet while hunting. No issue with the polymer ruger mags other than the $$$ I had to put out to buy 1/2 dozen spares.
Haven't tried the MDT version but now that I know about them, might buy a couple and see.
Mine are both .308 GSR's
Haven't tried the MDT version but now that I know about them, might buy a couple and see.
Mine are both .308 GSR's
Where are guys buying their polymer .308 mags from? Not gonna lie, I'm starting to have buyer's remorse. I haven't looked through one myself, but the more I read and think about it, the more of a gimmick the forward, IER style scout scope seems, especially with today's optic technology.
I think wolverine Supplies, wanstalls and prophet river are good places to look for mags.
As for the scout optics thing.... I'm with you there. My version has the xs sight rail with rear aperture. Then I have a nikon 2-8x36 with throw lever rings. Perfect set up for me and rugged, reliable irons if I need/want them.
I added a sling swivel ahead of the mag and installed a ching sling after seeing similar setups on youtube.
The above 18" .308 stainless barrelled rifle set up just the way I like it, is a pretty darn sweet hunting package.
I just took my LH 223 down to the range today for the first time. I set it up the same as my 308 scout with a conventional scope mount. Tried the forward mount..didn’t like it. Quick bore sight, 3 rounds to prove zero, quick bore wipe and then these targets. There are 19 rnds in each, fired in 5 shot strings fast fire, front rest and rear bag, allowing for cooling and cleaning in between. The ammo is cheap Rem UMC 55 grs using a Redfield 4x12 scope set at 12x. Light wind and a slight bit of mirage today. I would say the trigger is better than my 308 was out of the box, pull gauge shows it to be a consistent 3 lbs. no creep and just a little bit of over travel. Weight wise its a heavy little package but it rides the bags ok. I have two of the stock spacers installed and the balance is good for me, new three point sling on order. Bolt cycle is a little rough but it was like that on the 308 too. After ~500 cycles that one smoothed right out. They like to be operated Firmly, and the ejector really throws the MT's. Fit and finish is good, checkering is sharp and the matte finish is consistent all over the rifle.
Target #1 @ 100 yrds, Target # 2 @ 200 yrds. Out of the 50 rnds I shot today from this rifle I had ~ 10-15 rounds that exhibited problems, i.e. tight bolt lift and failure to eject. Allowing the rifle to cool for about 30 seconds and out they popped. I use this ammo in other rifles; #1, #3, a savage 110 and and a Remington. Don't remember this problem in those rifles but I will inspect the brass tonight before I tumble it for any pressure signs. It didn’t really group better in the other rifles, just no FTE issues...I can see no problems with the brass.
I bought both these rifles to practise position shooting and the 308 has been great for that. With a 3-point sling and a LP Ultralight 3-9 ... its also become my grab it and go rifle. It gets tossed in the Argo, tossed in the sled, drug through the bush and snow and never had a problem. Collected one black bear with it this spring, its just a handy unit for tight spaces or close shots. I had hoped this little 223 would be cheaper to shoot and good enough for coyotes....looks like it's going to work.
Next trip I'll toss together a few hand loads and see if things close up a bit. For me, shooting gongs offhand, kneeling, etc both these rifles fit the use I intend them for. If I want to shoot really small groups....I have dedicated rifles for that
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Target #1 @ 100 yrds, Target # 2 @ 200 yrds. Out of the 50 rnds I shot today from this rifle I had ~ 10-15 rounds that exhibited problems, i.e. tight bolt lift and failure to eject. Allowing the rifle to cool for about 30 seconds and out they popped. I use this ammo in other rifles; #1, #3, a savage 110 and and a Remington. Don't remember this problem in those rifles but I will inspect the brass tonight before I tumble it for any pressure signs. It didn’t really group better in the other rifles, just no FTE issues...I can see no problems with the brass.
I bought both these rifles to practise position shooting and the 308 has been great for that. With a 3-point sling and a LP Ultralight 3-9 ... its also become my grab it and go rifle. It gets tossed in the Argo, tossed in the sled, drug through the bush and snow and never had a problem. Collected one black bear with it this spring, its just a handy unit for tight spaces or close shots. I had hoped this little 223 would be cheaper to shoot and good enough for coyotes....looks like it's going to work.
Next trip I'll toss together a few hand loads and see if things close up a bit. For me, shooting gongs offhand, kneeling, etc both these rifles fit the use I intend them for. If I want to shoot really small groups....I have dedicated rifles for that
Ardent
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Anyone have a good solution for a non-scout scope mount that quick detaches? I need to retain the rear sight in place, have one of the new picatinny railed 16" synthetic stock one enroute. I've been eyeballing the Larue SPR cantilever mount, looks like it just might work...?
