Ruger Scout Rifle

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Glib facsimile desu

My buddy has one. I like shooting it; it's a fun rifle for what it is, but I don't think the intended purpose is really all that great. I find it overpriced for what it is and a Marlin 1895 .45-70 would do everything that it tries to do, except better.

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>>29718364
>>29718414

>Buying overpriced shit and not getting a better rifle for the price range.

>>29718364
Had one and sold it within a matter of 6 months, bolt was loose and it would jam every 5th round. Tried a few different manufacturers as well as hand loads and the problem persisted. Found a few reviews from others with the same issue, so it wasn't a miracle problem rifle.

>>29718580
My buddy's gun's bolt is fairly loose as well and it does seem to bind up a fair bit; I've found that I have to be a bit more forceful with it.

>>29718540
me

>>29718364
I own a Ruger scout and a Ruger American. There are barely any differences as far as performance. I actually prefer my Ruger American and it was half the price.

What I'm saying is buy a Ruger American for half the money.

>>29718540
>a Marlin 1895 .45-70 would do everything that it tries to do, except better.
This. If you need a rifle to put beeg boolet into beeg animal at fairly close range it's hard to beat the 1895 in .45-70 without getting into absurd safari calibers.

I got a Savage 11 scout recently. Shoots nice but the feed is rough.

>>29718364
Mossberg MVP if you want a scout rifle

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depends what you want to do with it.

>>29718706
>I _really_ want one of those. It's basically a Ruger Scout or MVP Scout with a much better trigger, so I'm told.

I know it's not exactly a "scout" rifle but the Tikka T3 CTR is a close contender. 20" threaded barrel, 10 round magazine, pic rail and less than 1 metre overall length.

Not OP but are there any .308s with iron sights any one would care to suggest?

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>>29719464

Tikka Battue

Light, good fiber optic sights, quick handling and accurate. I love mine. although the recoil is a bit stiff.

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>>29719489

>>29718364
I am very happy with my savage 11 hog hunter in .308

Doesn't have a removable box mag or retarded long eye relief scope

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>>29719489
>>29719489
>>29719499
That looks nice.

>>29719510
So does this one.

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>>29719519

>>29719489
IIRC Tikka makes a Hunter version with a wooden stock and irons if you prefer that.

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>>29719529
dammit Mossberg, just give me a Maverick 88 chambered in .308
but maybe loaded from the side, like a levergun

>>29718558
>the Steyr is 20 years old

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>>29718364

The mags are craptacular, the base plate moves a centimeter forward every shot so I had to tape it down. It's nice and light, looks sexy but it has a rough feed, fails to eject shells sometimes and kicks like a fuckin mule. I wouldn't buy this gun if I could re-do.

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>>29720053

close up on other side of butt, I reckon it looks alright for a homejob.

>>29720053
>It's nice and light
The Ruger scout is actually known to be way too hefty.

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>>29720053

Last one, I'm worried my paint job has ruined my chances of selling it later on though. What do you lads reckon?

>>29720076
You did that yourself? It looks great. If I didn't know better I would assume it was a factory job. I doubt it would hurt the value much. What kind of paint did you use?

>>29720089

Thanks, I used Rustoleum spray paint, and a finish to stop the paint coming off.

>>29720071

I hadn't handled many weapons before I joined the army, so I'm comparing with fatass f88's and 89's

>>29719489
>tfw can't get the battue, battue lite, or super varmint in the US without paying absurd import fees
GODDAMN BERETTA, GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER.

>>29720053
be honest. you shot off the mag and fucked it up. i did the same thing with mine. dont shoot off your fucking mag.

Why not just buy a Remington 700?

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>>29722473
This is why

>>29722473

Because unless your only looking for a donor action to customize, Remington is overpriced compared to similar quality rifles from its competitors.

>>29724236
And once again someone posts a completely irrelevant picture.
Of course a lapped barrel looks different. Both are equally smooth though.

It's a great rifle but a bit expensive for what it is

>>29718414
>Not saving up for an AWP

>>29720076

That is a tidy job. I think that it would be feature if selling it on.

What paint did you use?

>>29726965

I used rustoleum spray paint and a polyurethane matt coating to stop the paint coming off.

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>>29719510
Mine
Plus a 7mm REM mag savage 111