The CANADIAN Ruger Gunsight Scout Discussion Thread
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Any one had the change to run some 7.62x51 Nato in their rifle ? Or are there any VERY experienced ammunition guys who can clarify the .308 win eating 7.62x51 question ?
In looking around, I found this on another Ruger Scout thread :
Also found this :
In looking around, I found this on another Ruger Scout thread :
Also found this :
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http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_gunsite_scout_rifle.htm
Yes, yes it does - confirmed it myself, the 11th round fits a touch snug but not tight!
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Polar Man
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I have a question, when the 10 rnd AIA mags fitting in the M305 discussion was just starting, I just happenbed to have an M305 and an AIA with two mags. Being a gun noob I drilled a small hole in the AIA mag to make it functionally similar to the m305 mags. I was told that if I used it in the M305 it would be a prohibited device, so I quickly dismantled it. (Damn) I learned shortly after that it functioned fine without adding the hole anyway.
My question is, is this mag legal to use in a standard rifle like another AIA or the ruger scout? I almost threw it away, but now maybe I can sell it, I realize.
My question is, is this mag legal to use in a standard rifle like another AIA or the ruger scout? I almost threw it away, but now maybe I can sell it, I realize.
whitetailwoodsarcher
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i am thinking about gettin gone of these and installing a scout scope. it will make a good brush gun. open sights for back up, and a fast pointing scope. i really wish ruger would of made the triggerguard out of steel though! i too will be keeping an eye on this thread.
From everything I have read so far, Ruger went polymer trigger guard because it's EASILY strong enough & WAAAY Lighter. Look at all the Polymer framed pistols out there - DURABLE as HELL !
Stick with the Polymer, its actually a really good thing, watch other rifles start doing the same in the future.
Stick with the Polymer, its actually a really good thing, watch other rifles start doing the same in the future.
This will be my first rifle, as soon as the government processes my application. I look forward to it with great anticipation.
That said, can any of you kind souls give me some quality pictures of the stock without the barrel or action, or possibly some dimensions? I really want to try my hand at carving a custom stock, several variants actually, to find some shape and size that fits me the best.
Alternatively, if the stock is the same as some other rifle's I can just grab one of those instead and use it as a blueprint. I've looked around but I can't find out if any other rifles use the same stock.
I've tried searching for it but I can't quite find what I need, which would be the technical specifications. I know I could just wait however long until I get my own, but I want to get started now because I've got weird ideas that will take significant work to to see if they are viable.
Thanks.
That said, can any of you kind souls give me some quality pictures of the stock without the barrel or action, or possibly some dimensions? I really want to try my hand at carving a custom stock, several variants actually, to find some shape and size that fits me the best.
Alternatively, if the stock is the same as some other rifle's I can just grab one of those instead and use it as a blueprint. I've looked around but I can't find out if any other rifles use the same stock.
I've tried searching for it but I can't quite find what I need, which would be the technical specifications. I know I could just wait however long until I get my own, but I want to get started now because I've got weird ideas that will take significant work to to see if they are viable.
Thanks.
The Ruger Scout is a Ruger M77 shortened with a few add-ons. Google Ruger M77 Stocks and you will find TONS that should fit (But I haven't measured the Scout vs the M77 yet).
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Classic-Replacement-Stocks-Ruger-s/38.htm
Link from he initial post...
If the M77 stocks fit the hardware, it should be easy to shorten & finish the stock with handtools.
**but again, I haven't compared an M77 stock to the Gunsight Scout one. We should get some side by side photos of the M77 stock & the GSS stock
**but again, I haven't compared an M77 stock to the Gunsight Scout one. We should get some side by side photos of the M77 stock & the GSS stock
The US version has a barrel length of what 16.75 inches?
The CDN 18.5" barrel makes more sence to me
I'd like to see a 20-22" barrel though
Over-all I suppose that "I DON'T GET IT".
A scout rifle is supposed to be lightweight.
Really lightweight
6lbs or less is ideal
This rife is 7lbs empty and without a scope
The LER scope rail prohibits most scopes being mounted on the receiver due to objective size. You should be safe with 33mm.
The AI mag gets in the way.
For $1000 I'll build my own
The CDN 18.5" barrel makes more sence to me
I'd like to see a 20-22" barrel though
Over-all I suppose that "I DON'T GET IT".
A scout rifle is supposed to be lightweight.
Really lightweight
6lbs or less is ideal
This rife is 7lbs empty and without a scope
The LER scope rail prohibits most scopes being mounted on the receiver due to objective size. You should be safe with 33mm.
The AI mag gets in the way.
For $1000 I'll build my own
I want to ask about if it's possible to modify a steel magazine to be able to top-load, has anyone done it?
From what I've seen, lacking physical evidence as I haven't seen any polymer mags I could purchase, the polymer mag either has a wider gap between feed lips or more elastic feed lips, or both. So, would it be possible to file or bend the feed lips a small amount so that cartridges can be functionally toploaded and still held snugly?
I can topload my steel magazines, it just takes an unwise amount of force and will likely damage the lips or the cartridge eventually. I would really like to be able to have the option of using stripper clips but I don't want to mangle these magazines irreparably.
I've tried googling this, but there are too many key words necessary to give any conclusive results.
If any of you know anything about this subject I would like to hear it. Thanks.
From what I've seen, lacking physical evidence as I haven't seen any polymer mags I could purchase, the polymer mag either has a wider gap between feed lips or more elastic feed lips, or both. So, would it be possible to file or bend the feed lips a small amount so that cartridges can be functionally toploaded and still held snugly?
I can topload my steel magazines, it just takes an unwise amount of force and will likely damage the lips or the cartridge eventually. I would really like to be able to have the option of using stripper clips but I don't want to mangle these magazines irreparably.
I've tried googling this, but there are too many key words necessary to give any conclusive results.
If any of you know anything about this subject I would like to hear it. Thanks.
I think if you were going to try to top load the Ruger scout you'd need to start with the Alpha Industries Manufacturing magasines and go from there, the lips are WAY at the back of the magasines making it easier to insert the rounds.
As well, the springs aren't as stiff making one hand loading easy.
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As well, the springs aren't as stiff making one hand loading easy.
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Update :
I picked up a couple Ruger Scout Polymer 10 round mags,
Compared to the steel AICS original (Which now confirmed holds 12 & OCCASIONALY 13 - but sometimes the 13th pops out due to the metal flanges pressuring apart a bit), the polymers are much shorter (by like 2 cm) & alot lighter.
I also picked up a 5 round metal Ruger mag for hunting season, it basically fits flush to the trigger guard.
I've also included a pic of my NC Star illuminated long eye relief 2-7x40mm scope reticle
I picked up a couple Ruger Scout Polymer 10 round mags,
Compared to the steel AICS original (Which now confirmed holds 12 & OCCASIONALY 13 - but sometimes the 13th pops out due to the metal flanges pressuring apart a bit), the polymers are much shorter (by like 2 cm) & alot lighter.
I also picked up a 5 round metal Ruger mag for hunting season, it basically fits flush to the trigger guard.
I've also included a pic of my NC Star illuminated long eye relief 2-7x40mm scope reticle
I picked up a couple Ruger Scout Polymer 10 round mags,
Compared to the steel AICS original (Which now confirmed holds 12 & OCCASIONALY 13 - but sometimes the 13th pops out due to the metal flanges pressuring apart a bit), the polymers are much shorter (by like 2 cm) & alot lighter.
I also picked up a 5 round metal Ruger mag for hunting season, it basically fits flush to the trigger guard.
I've also included a pic of my NC Star illuminated long eye relief 2-7x40mm scope reticle
Have you tryed ejecting a round yet? Your scope seems to be right over the ejection port.
Yeah, alot of people ask me that. THey come out almost sideways, just a bit of lift. Works fine.
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I just ordered one from Arma coat in black Nitrate and a leupold fx II scout and they cant get here fast enough
