Unboxing a Ruger Gunsight Scout and comparing it to a Ruger Predator and a Ruger Ranch

[@andrewhowton1961]

The hole/slots in the bolt body that expose the firing pin spring are there to vent gas down into the magazine rather than back into your face in the event of a case or primer failure.

[@Liam_B]

Even when I lived in Utah I always wanted a lefty Ruger Gunsite Scout. They really are the epitome of the scout rifle and so compact.

[@lukaszimmermann2215]

A 7.62x39 Scout would be amazing.

[@thepeyotecoyote5994]

Yes it would

[@nicks2581]

Look up the 350 legend scout if you are interested in an intermediate sized cartridge scout rifle.

[@lukaszimmermann2215]

@@nicks2581 Im from Germany. .350 Legend is a absolute exotic caliber in Europe and expensiv. I have a Ruger Ranch Rifle in .300 Blackout and the even FMJ is more than 1€ per round. 7.62x39 i can get for 0.30€.

[@nicks2581]

@@lukaszimmermann2215 that makes sense then. That is unfortunate as it is a very good round. 350 Legend is actually one of the cheapest centerfire rifle calibers we have here in the states at this point. I can get regular fmj ammo for about the same cost as 5.56 or even 7.62x39. I really like my gunsight scout in 350 legend. It is a great compact hunting rifle.

[@nicks2581]

Try sending an email to Ruger and requesting that they explore the option of a 7.62x39 scout rifle. They already make a mini-14 in 7.62x39 called the mini-30, so they do understand that the round is popular.

[@ysk2083]

Recoil aint that bad with the laminate version. This rifle is so fun to shoot.

[@thepeyotecoyote5994]

Lam version is sweet

[@vf19blue]

Agreed, I absolutely love mine. I've had all sorts of brands, from Enfield to Sako to Wetherby to CZ and this is, by far the most fun. I usually just plink steel with NATO ball ammo and irons, but I'm always surprised at the accuracy when I put the little Vortex Scout scope on how well she shoots.

[@fredmyers485]

These are great rifles. Mine likes the Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr but the 175gr is just a little bit more accurate. They take some breaking in but the action gets nice and smooth once it gets some wear.

[@kyklain86]

I have the 5.56 scout rifle in laminate stock, definitely one of my favorite rifles all around. The m77 rifles have the better quality compared to a Ruger American.

[@thepeyotecoyote5994]

Nice rifle for sure

[@chasAnd400]

I purchase a new 308 GSR with composite stock and stainless 16.1" barrel. Break reduces kick down to very little. Perfect rifle for all round use.

[@thepeyotecoyote5994]

Not sure what I will use it for

[@fredeschen3783]

Are they standard 308AR mags or special expensive less useful mags?

[@thepeyotecoyote5994]

Aics mags not standard AR10 more expensive but they work in all rifles that use Aics.Ruger, I believe Howa also and others