The CANADIAN Ruger Gunsight Scout Discussion Thread
- Thread starter Coho
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Ummm....Where did you hear that? The original Steyr Scout isnt even that light...
General Specifications for the Steyr Scout SBS 96 L
Action: Steyr SBS (Safe Bolt System) with 70 degree bolt lift. Bolt has dirt/ice grooves.
Safety: Tang mounted 3-position with "Locked safe" (bolt locked), "Loading" (bolt moveable), and "Fire." Firing pin may also be blocked by pushing bolt handle down when safety is in locked-safe position ("Double Locked" Safe).
Caliber: 7.62 x 51 NATO (.308 Winchester), 7 mm-08, .243 Winchester, 5.56 x 45 mm. (.223 Remington and.376 Steyr (9.55 x 60 mm) have been discontinued in Scout models)
Weight: 7 pounds (3.2 kg) with scope, mount,sling, and 2 empty 5 round magazines (7.62 mm and other calibers) 7.9 pounds in .376
Got mine today. This gun has scope rings that came with it, if you dont want to use the picatanny rail, then remove the rear ghost site and you can put your scope in the traditional place.
The Scope Rings.
The Spacers to adjust your length of pull.
The Scope Rings.
The Spacers to adjust your length of pull.
- Location
- Rankin Inlet, NU
Just checked the Canada Post website and my new Gunsite Scout from Arma-Coat arrived last night 
Now the long wait for 10:00 when the post office opens
Now the long wait for 10:00 when the post office opens 
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I think this rifle probably answers the question of which rifle to arm the Canadian Rangers with, provided it was proven to be rugged enough, and the company was willing to provide the support necessary and the features necessary (such as the addition of a stripper notch) to make it appropriate for military service. But why apply common sense to a problem?
I'll be interested to see if there are any issues that come up over time concerning the magazine retaining system, and to hear what guys think of the stock design. As for me, I'm not about to retire my '06 for a .308, not even a cool one.
I'll be interested to see if there are any issues that come up over time concerning the magazine retaining system, and to hear what guys think of the stock design. As for me, I'm not about to retire my '06 for a .308, not even a cool one.
Anyone have problems with the fit of the steel mags? Mine is really loose. I've fired 60 rounds through it. feeds and functions fine but there is some ware on the front of the mag where it contact the receiver. i think from the loose fit of the mag and the recoil from firing the mag slams against the receiver and causes the ware. anyone else have this problem? or is something wrong with my gun. i really wish they had gone with a roll in style mag like the mini-14. besides that i love the gun.
- Location
- Rankin Inlet, NU
Picked it up at 10:00am sharp... I'm going to have a lot of fun with this rifle, watch out Mr. Caribou!!!!
I just want to say thanks to Barret at Arma-Coat for doing a great job on the black Nitron coating and excellent all around service.
I just want to say thanks to Barret at Arma-Coat for doing a great job on the black Nitron coating and excellent all around service.
- Location
- Halifax N.S
x2 , on Gun talk TV they did a thing on the scout and mentioned a company that made them
So out of the box how is this gun range wise? I havnt shot mine yet, just wondering what adjustments you guys needed to make at your first range visit. In other words is the gun set out of the box for 100 yards?
Mine was (well not the scope - lol, that took sighting in).
The iron XS sights are beautiful, almost makes me want to take the scope off.
The iron XS sights are beautiful, almost makes me want to take the scope off.
CanadaAmmo (site sponsor) carries NCStar
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i guess we could get them from the states. but, do any canadian dealers carry them? looks to be higher than stock Ruger rail. I wanted to put a scope with 40mm objective. but don't want to use a cheek riser. anyone try a 40mm scope on the xs rail? is it too high?
i guess we could get them from the states. but, do any canadian dealers carry them? looks to be higher than stock Ruger rail. I wanted to put a scope with 40mm objective. but don't want to use a cheek riser. anyone try a 40mm scope on the xs rail? is it too high?
- Location
- Rankin Inlet, NU
For those who have mounted scopes on the rail, what rings are you using and where is the best place to get them from.
I've seen a few Ruger scouts that have scopes mounted back towards the stock more, here are other options for mounting your scope rearward to regular eye relief distances. There are inexpensive ones from NCStar (for about $30-$40) all the way up to $200-$300 ones for alot of higher end rifles.
I am looking around for one of these 'Cantilever Scope Mounts' - This is the Scout with a LaRue or American Defense mount:
I am looking around for one of these 'Cantilever Scope Mounts' - This is the Scout with a LaRue or American Defense mount:
thanks coho. might be the way I go. I'm still thinking about the XS sight full rail. they go for $90 down south plus another $50 for some decent rings. anyone try the XS rail? happy with it? I want to get this rifle set up before hunting season. I've got an elite 4200 2.5-10x 40. I want to mount it as low as possible and still keep the peep on for backup.
