scout rifle?
- Thread starter haddock
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I have two, built on Rem 600s. As Redd states, they are two of the best brush and medium range rifles I have ever used. Fast, quick on the target, good power (they're both in 308), deadly out to around 200 meters or so. I've used them further out then that, but with low power scopes I won't shoot what I can't clearly see, so 200 (roughly), is a self imposed limit on game. - dan
powder burner
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
how about a scout rifle with a 1.5-6power scope. now that would be a combination.
Tried it, it gets weird when the magnifying power of the scope gets to high. Might work for other people though, me being legally blind and all. - dan
In my opinion, ingenious solution to a non-existant problem. No doubt many disagree - but I don't know of any military whose "scout" units deploy with a "scout rifle".haddock said:
There are already lots of short, light, carbines in .308 for general purpose use. What boggles the mind is the unique feature - mounting the scope so far forward. Tried it, found it to be a negative feature, not a positive feature. Come to think of it, you don't see any "scout rifle" placements of sights on the weapons soldiers are using in the current conflicts either. That, in my opinion, is where the rubber hits the road for the scout rifle concept.
However, if you think it "looks cool", or it works well for you, or whatever, then of course you should purchase or have one built.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I think the forward mounted scope is an acquired taste, but if you've tried it found it unsuitable, a conventionally mounted low powered variable has much to offer. One reason I like the forward mounted scope is because I will not get cut, particularly if shooting from prone or sitting at a steep angle.
I think the Ching Sling is a great innovation, and use the Safari Ching Sling on two rifles. Flush sling mounting points would prevent cut hands, but I have normal QD studs on my rifles. On the hard kickers I move the forward stud to the radius of the forend.
I think the Ching Sling is a great innovation, and use the Safari Ching Sling on two rifles. Flush sling mounting points would prevent cut hands, but I have normal QD studs on my rifles. On the hard kickers I move the forward stud to the radius of the forend.
JohnC
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
While some with younger/sharper eyes are able to use pistol scopes in the intermediate (scout) position, I find I have to use the intermediate eye releif ones. this means you are limited to the Leupold/Burris offerings at around 2.5 power, which limits your effective range (in my case, around 150-200 yards). However, below that distance they are awesome- its almost a Bindon Aiming concept where you track your target with 1 eye and then home in with the other on the scope.
the only other disadvantage is that in low light these scopes are not that effective- this is where a large objective scope in a conventional position is much better. I set up my Ruger Frontier with Pivcatinny mounts on the rear so I can mount a larger scope with QD rings for the early morning and late evening portions of the hunt.
the only other disadvantage is that in low light these scopes are not that effective- this is where a large objective scope in a conventional position is much better. I set up my Ruger Frontier with Pivcatinny mounts on the rear so I can mount a larger scope with QD rings for the early morning and late evening portions of the hunt.
The only real advantage I have found with the forward mounted scope is the ability to use stripper clips and aperature iron sights. I built mine using cheap parts on a bubba'd M-96 Mauser in 6.5x55mm and it makes a great truck gun able to handle about any situation that think I might want a gun for.
