The CANADIAN Ruger Gunsight Scout Discussion Thread

For those of you who shoot with the irons, do you have a problem with losing the front sight unless the light is bang on? Or has anyone experimented with painting or putting fibre optics on it?
 
bb07 said:
My observations: The sticky bolt -Mine was never sticky or had a tendency to bind as some have reported. Maybe it's an issue that's been resolved or maybe it was only a problem experienced by some guys but I have no complaints in that regard. When new, yes, it was somewhat rough, but it's definitely getting smoother with use.

Ammo: I have put over 200 rounds through it so far, using 150 & 180gr factory ammo, as well as various handloads with bullets weighing from 100gr to 180 gr, with a variety of spitzers, round nose and flat points.
I haven't had any failures to feed or extract. So far it's been flawless.

Weight: with the factory sights I don't find it heavy at all, but it's not a featherweight either. I haven't put a scope on mine yet, but think it would be a bit heavy once a scope & rings are added, depending of course on the size of scope.

Mags: I don't much like the steel 10 rd that it comes with. It's a very sloppy/loose fit. But not once did it fail to feed. It functioned perfectly, every time.
I like the poly mags. They're light, reasonably priced and fit nice and snug in the mag well with no play or issues. They can also be top loaded while seated.

Sights: I love the sights. It's one reason I bought this rifle. I wanted a rifle with simple, rugged and durable sights and this rifle has them. I would have preferred a rear that adjusts easier, such as a Garand type sight, but these do the job. Once it's sighted in with your chosen load, you're good to go, no reason to be making adjustments. But if you like to change ammo constantly, it's somewhat of a pain to adjust.

I'm still in the learning phase as far as loads and accuracy are concerned, but I'm happy with it overall. It's tough to know how capable it is accuracy wise using the irons as my eyes aren't what they used to be, but I really like it set up this way as it's just so nice and handy. When shouldering it, the sights line right up without having to hunt for them.
At some point I'm going to scope it just to get a real world idea as to it's accuracy potential.

It's a shooter and hunter, not a target rifle. It's a whole lotta fun and I couldn't be happier with it. While there's nothing perfect in this world, this rifle comes close for me and I can honestly say I have zero regrets since buying it. I wanted a short barreled .308 with a receiver sight, in stainless, and that's exactly what I got.
Will you like it? Only you can say.
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My bolt binds on the forward stroke about 1 in 20 times. Have not found a solution yet.

Still looking into those alpha mags if anybody has any leads.
 
RatFink said:
For those of you who shoot with the irons, do you have a problem with losing the front sight unless the light is bang on? Or has anyone experimented with painting or putting fibre optics on it?
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Try putting a dab of white out or nail polish on the front site, it may help, and is removable if you don't like it.
 
Hey guys/girls. I placed an order for the gunsite over a month ago but have yet to hear any news on arrival times at all...anyone know how long I should be expecting to wait for the rifle to arrive? I know they are back ordered but I'm wondering how long you waited for your rifle. Thanks
 
Campbelly said:
Hey guys/girls. I placed an order for the gunsite over a month ago but have yet to hear any news on arrival times at all...anyone know how long I should be expecting to wait for the rifle to arrive? I know they are back ordered but I'm wondering how long you waited for your rifle. Thanks
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I've heard they should be arriving sometime next month. I'm in the same boat.
 
Sorry to hear you guys' luck. :(

I was going to order one when they first came out but got lucky - walked into Pro Line shooters in Calgary and there was 2 on the shelf :D

Have you called them ? The Shooting Edge also had one on their shelf recently - consignment, may still be there.
 
marcus_bc said:
Anyone using a sling with their Scout? Which kind?
Thanks
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I bought a big spool of webbing, some various bits at the fabric store and sewed my own sling. I've got a few designs of adjustable two point slings. Not that I ever take the thing out of my house...
 
Stevebot-7 said:
I bought a big spool of webbing, some various bits at the fabric store and sewed my own sling. I've got a few designs of adjustable two point slings. Not that I ever take the thing out of my house...
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Would you mind showing some pictures? I'd like to build one or try to build one before I order a $90 one and realize I could have done it all myself.
 
I've been thinking about making a 'Safari Sling' (aka Ching sling) for mine and seeing how it works. Anyone have any experience with them ?

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Coho said:
I've been thinking about making a 'Safari Sling' (aka Ching sling) for mine and seeing how it works. Anyone have any experience with them ?
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The Ching Sling and Safari Ching Sling are similar but not the same. The original Ching Sling required a swivel ahead of the magazine to attach the second strap, where as the second strap is part of the Safari Ching Sling which requires only a front a rear swivel.

Frankly I'm sold on them . . .
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I shot my scout for the first time today, Its set up with a Elite 6500 1.25-8 Winchester factory 180 averaged about 2" my handloaded 180 Hornady flat base spire point load with IMR 4064 grouped about 1.25" and a favorite load of mine with the 220 RN and 4320 produced three three shot groups all under .75 I must claim I am satisfied with my Ruger Scout.
 
Can anyone comment on what grain bullets their GSRs like slinging down range? How do these barrels work with 150gr vs. 165gr vs. 180gr?
 
I have run some 150's, 165's and 168's in mine so far (no 147's or 170+ yet) and so far - the 168 gains are my favorites. I did some reading and they say the twist (1:10) in the scout was designed to run 168-180grains per Mil-spec issued .308 rounds.

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Can anyone comment on what grain bullets their GSRs like slinging down range? How do these barrels work with 150gr vs. 165gr vs. 180gr?
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