New Savage 11 Scout - coming to Canada?

autocorrelation · 02-19-2015 09:27 PM

I've been seriously eyeing the new scout (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11Scout)

Will it be coming to Canada, and will Wolverine stock it? Tax time is coming up..

(I ask here only because I see Wolverine stocked the previous model - the 10 scout)

Can't wait to hear!

Choke · 02-19-2015 09:53 PM

Curious as well. These definitely caught my eye.

diablo_man · 02-19-2015 10:02 PM

Aside from the new larger box mag, what sort of differences are there between this and the previous savage scout? I liked the feel of that one, though the sights didnt seem as robust as the GSR

conor_90 · 02-20-2015 12:11 AM

Curious if the 10's in 7.62x39 are still going to be produced...

Can-down · 02-20-2015 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by diablo_man

Aside from the new larger box mag, what sort of differences are there between this and the previous savage scout? I liked the feel of that one, though the sights didnt seem as robust as the GSR

Looks like adjustable length of pull spacers, extra sling mount, adjustable cheep piece, a new front sight with protective "ears" and a threaded barrel with a brake.

cigar_man · 02-20-2015 07:15 AM

I'm a huge Savage fan and a larger scout rifle fan, but I can't get past the rear sight.

It could really use some rabbit ears for protection, what where they thinking.

Looks like a booger to be flicked off the back end of the receiver.

Close up the gap under scope mount?

Other than that, looks like a solid winner.

Can-down · 02-20-2015 12:00 PM

I agree. A more robust and easier to adjust (click adjustment) rear sight, and a picatinny rail would finish the renovation quite nicely.

dakaroo · 02-20-2015 01:32 PM

:hfu:

Question, will the check piece be ambidextrous for us lefties?

autocorrelation · 02-20-2015 10:20 PM

All valid questions/comments (I don't know about the cheekpiece). I still think despite some potential issues, this seems like a solid package at an attractive price.

dustycanuck · 03-02-2015 09:05 PM

There's a video on YouTube... thee shooter has trouble seating the mag. He closes the bolt, aims, and 'click'.

It would be nice if that was all due to the new scout having a double-detent mag arrangement like the Steyr scout, but I haven't read anything to back up my wild speculation.

Also, the exchange rate is going to sting. Still, I think it's time to start scrimping - I think I want one of these.