SHOT SHOW 2011 - Ruger Gunsite Scout 308

AIA Bolt-Action Rifles

AIA rifles are available in 7.62 X 39 Jungle Carbine size and 7.62 x 51 (.308 Win). They are well-finished, with beautiful teak stocks and weaver rails but are quite heavy at about 10 pounds.
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Longbranch said:
Can you mount a scope over the receiver on this, as opposed to using the forward scout mount?
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Yes, you'd just remove the rear peep and use the integral ruger mounts,

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I seen the pics and I decided to pull a real "noob job"...

:stfun00b:

and ask if I could get that flash hider seperate for a shortie M305 project...

but it looks like that joke won't work. :kickInTheNuts:
 
now if only those mags could fall into norc305/m14s.......
very interesting, i'd like a synthetic stock though... maybe a hogue overmolded.
and a accuracy report on one of these things.
 
i really like the look of that rifle for some reason. Throw on a pistol scope (re: long eye relief scope) and you should be good to go.

Reminds me of a real SHTF rifle for some reason.
 
Savage Scouts are cheaper, lighter (mine is like 6.5 lbs) and I believe the Accutrigger is likely better than the stock Ruger one (I could be way off base on that part, I have not handled a Ruger in long time.).

I believe current retail for a Savage is in the range of $700ish, with the Accustock. Just sayin' this ain't exactly revolutionary in the modern factory offerings.

Good for them for coming up with something different than their other offerings though. Like most firearms, the best for each buyer is based largely on taste.
 
Kenyon said:
Its true that its a bit heavier and more expensive, but to me the look of the laminate with the extended mag really makes this gun stand out
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Yeah, again personal taste. I agree that the laminate stock is better looking. The Savage stock ain't much to get excited about.

The extended mag, well it looks cook I guess but it sure would get in the way for carry if you were using it for hunting (which is why I bought my Scout)

As for "tactical" situations, I'm not clear as to where the scout rifle would work well. It is not going to be as accurate as a conventional sniper rifle and won't have the rapid fire power of a semi-auto.

Seems like it is best suited to competition maybe. I've read an article on the practical hunting rifle course (I may have that name wrong) at Gunsite. This is likely the inspiration for the rifle from Ruger anyway, IMO.

To me at least it seems to be a rifle in search of a purpose. That being said, I have never let lack or purpose stop me from buying a firearm. :)
 
I think the scout concept is genius. It does require one to break with convention and think outside the box a little bit. It very much was an idea ahead of it's time. The more of Jeff Cooper's works I read the more is makes sense.

Now the real question.....where can I get one and how soon?
 
This inspiration for this was Jeff Cooper scout rifle concept (also inspiration for the savage, ruger frontier, steyr scout)

This is pretty close to what Mr Cooper wanted.



Bolivar said:
Seems like it is best suited to competition maybe. I've read an article on the practical hunting rifle course (I may have that name wrong) at Gunsite. This is likely the inspiration for the rifle from Ruger anyway, IMO.
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Jeff was a big time hunter, advocate of major calibers for defensive arms.

He wanted a rifle that could take any game in North America (not just poodles) and could instantly transfer to use as homestead defense in case of communist or ninja invasion. He also wanted it to be compact. (no garands i guess)

I haven't done enough reading on this to know why a AR-10 didn't do this for him. Bolt actions are easier to clean and maintain?
 
evolture said:
This inspiration for this was Jeff Cooper scout rifle concept (also inspiration for the savage, ruger frontier, steyr scout)

This is pretty close to what Mr Cooper wanted.
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My point was why now and why call "Gunsite". Yes, Cooper's definition of the Scout is the basis, I agree. But with the high capacity mag this particular version does not seem to be geared toward hunting and given the short barrel and focus on LER sights I can't see it fitting a modern tactical requirement (police, military)

I suppose it would be great for a rancher who want's a light handy rifle for predators and such (2 and 4 legged).

Don't get me wrong, I like the Scout idea. I'm just not loving this one for my needs/wants. Just my personal opinion.
 
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