My Budget Take on the Scout Rifle Concept

[@JohnJones-ty6fj]

I agree with you 100 percent. The LPVO has obsoleted the old scout concept on modern rifles.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Optics have come a long way since Jeff Coopers Day!

[@Me-ur5fg]

I fucking love this guys videos. Great attitude, good thoughts, unbiased, and pretty thorough.

[@sillywilly7621]

Excellent video, and excellent build! Agree, had the Ruger and it just didn’t do it for me…. But I did, as a self-retirement gift get myself a Styer after the that.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Awesome self-retirement gift!

[@davidneal6920]

Nice rifle man. I was out deer hunting with my scout rifle today. 8mm Mauser carbine! Does fine. Thanks for sharing Dave

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks, your 8mm sounds like a sweet rifle. Good luck hunting!

[@lacrossed55]

I enjoy my Predator. Plus a threaded barrel at that price point is a plus. Look forward to see you hunt with it so I can live vicariously.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

I agree, I will do my best to bring you some interesting footage!

[@davidneal6920]

Hey Alan, I watched your video twice. Here in New Zealand a lot of guys get Tikka T3 in 308 or 708. Cut the barrel down to 16 or 18 inch and suppress. But with a half decent scope. Still a 400m rifle. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing Dave

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Seems like we came to a similar conclusion about what makes a good all around rifle. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@cw2a]

Looks great One thing. That front ring and mounts in general. I have a few Ruger Americans both Predators and Ranch models and LOVE THEM. But found substantial improvements in accuracy and huge improvement in dureability going to the dual dovetail Leupold base and rings. Big plus is the flipable Front base allowing narrow or wide ring spacing. I have cracked front glass with the front ring where yours is. My 450Bush Master is setup with a 3x M8 Leupold in these mounts. Nice n light like yours. 16" barrel is quick and accuracy is touching @ 100 yards and plenty of horse power. Real Good video!!

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks for the info, I don't want to crack a lens.

[@andymullarx6365]

Yes Jeff Cooper was like so many that tend to get set in their ways of their own generation. Even the officially designated scout rifles commercially available including the Steyr that he contributed to ignored one or more aspects of his original criteria, I agree that the Ruger American and some similar offerings can do just fine particularly on a budget. I like that it's lightweight as well.

[@dlansburg2673]

Great video as always thanks

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks for watching!

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

Keeping a spare mag in the carrier is a good idea. I have a similar carrier with 10 extra 00 buck on my 870 Marine Magnum. Normally my walking around gun is a Glock 26 which has been my daily carry since I bought it over 10 years ago. Then again I live in PA so the dangers you and I face are very different.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Sounds like you are prepared to face them!

[@johnnyh-pay5843]

Nice setup! I have one in 350 legend that I’d like to suppress. I think it would be good for short range caribou and Sitka Blacktails on the coast. That said, I do like forward mounting optics or longer eye relief scopes on the bridge so I can get into different shooting positions without banging my eye socket. Great to see a new video from you!

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks, your 350 legend does sound like a sweet short range rifle! What magazines does that one use?

[@johnnyh-pay5843]

@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 It uses an AR 15 style box mag by Duramag.

[@rickurban9681]

Looks like a nice setup you put together for yourself. Having the feed issue resolved, that rig should serve you well. Get those 165 Partitions dialed in and you should be ready for all that comes your way. Thanks for the video and stay safe out there.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks, gonna start working up a load as soon as I get home!

[@Robert-pe5hf]

Nice rifle and dog you have there. There was a time a few years ago that I put a lot of research and thought into the "Scout" rifle concept. Maybe I am just generic and/or overly frugal, but I put together one that works for me. I think lightweight, handy, weatherproof, and will get the job done with good shot placement being the main criteria for me. Also, to me, scouting means exploring and traveling in areas unknown to one...not so much hunting unless it is necessary, really. So, a Mossberg 464 Brushgun in 30-30(Laminate stock, Marinecote finish, raised scope so Fire Sights could still be used, sling, and extra ammo on a butt stock sleeve). I guess it would be called a "Cub Scout."

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Haha, Cub scout is a cute name for it. I think you have a good point about it being mostly for exploring/scouting and occasionally hunting when the opportunity presents itself or if needed.

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

IMO a Leupold 2.5x20mm with 5" of eye relief is a really nice rugged and compact option. Use an Aimpoint Micro for a BUIS option. That 1.5-5x20mm you have is a good option too.

[@HerrGesetz]

Totally agree regarding long eye relief scopes. They suck!

[@brucebergstresser3973]

Your beastie is beautiful. Introduce him to us. It's a good probability your viewership will increase with more dog shots.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks! He is pretty great, that's a good idea.

[@crowmagnon4649]

Hey partner. Good to see you again. Are you still away at work?. Or are you back home now? Winter is coming.

[@rickurban9681]

Alan is still out on his mission. Last I heard he should be flying back to civilization late on 8/16/22. Weather permitting of coarse.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

On my way home now, thanks for asking!

[@crowmagnon4649]

@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 hey there. Safe voyage to you. Being the bread winner and protector, I would like to think you'll get a heros welcome when you return home to your family. It's rare for the man to return home and all is still well and under control, but with your presence I'm sure the homestead will be back in shape in no time. Good luck partner. Give your dog an ear rub for me if you could?

[@Shot_Gunner]

I’m always curious about the availability of ammo up in AK. Every time I order I few cases of 5.56 or other ammo down here in the lower 48 it always says can’t ship to AK. Is there a pretty decent amount of ammo for sale up there? I want to move up there but I’d definitely want a steady supply of ammunition. Great video. Nice rifle. 😁👍🏻

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks. I have not found a place that ships ammo or components to AK yet. We are at the mercy of what is in the stores here and in the peak of the shortage there was almost nothing but during normal times its not bad. It is wise to stock up so one can weather an event like that.

[@TreeTop1947]

What a beautiful dog! Is "Buddy" his/her actual name or were you just calling him(?) your buddy? Please include him/her as often as you can, safely, in future videos. TreeTop

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks! He is my buddy, his real name is Crozier. You should be seeing more of him later this year!

[@TreeTop1947]

@@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875 Thanks Alan, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Crozier, in future videos. Oh yeah, reading back over my first post, when I said "safely", what I meant was protecting his ears when you are doing live fire videos. My last Lab went stone deaf prematurely due to shooting so many ducks and geese over him. I really loved that dog and it just made me sick when we noticed that he was going deaf... Anyway, I just thought that I should explain what I meant by "safely". Thanks, TreeTop

[@danielbrothers]

Nice setup and good points... but I'm not sure why you have the suppressor... what's the point? It looks like it would hang on brush as well.

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Honestly, it is on there because I went through the trouble of getting one and want to use it. I will decide later if it will stay on the rifle after using it in the field for a while. I like the idea of them but I will decide later if its worth the weight and length.

[@dickeymoore3662]

What about the Springfield M1A Scout rifle?

[@dortywings7217]

The scout rifle idea was even at its time antiquated. Why would you consider a bolt gun appropriate for fighting. You take your best gun to the frontier and make it short an light. Today's scout should be a light AR in .300, 6.5, 6.8 or AK 762x39 etc with an optic. Back then maybe a .30 carbine would have done the trick

[@billsummy2412]

Looking Good Pard , I think you have outdone yourself .....Again ! 🤠🐺🐺👍👍

[@gunsgearoutdoorsalaska5875]

Thanks a lot Bill!