I'm liking those rifles.

Architect has one. Maybe he'll chime in with his recommendation.

Internet says 2 pound difference. the GSR = 7# and M1A = 9#

haha, if I hit Lotto I'd get this for the fun factor.

Zombie scope

Get an Aimpoint.

Anyone tested these for accuracy? I'm skeptical of sub-moa performance out of the box....and this is why I'd lean towards Aimpoint / RDS over magnification.

A small review from Chucky...http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_gunsite_scout_rifle.htm Average group @ 50 YDS!!! = 1.83"


I love the concept (which is why I own an 18" 308 w/ DBM). I don't like Ruger....or the poor implementation of the system. I think you'd be better off getting a savage like their scout model, or their "precision carbine" model (or Rem 700, or anything other than ruger), cutting the barrel back to 18", and installing a new bottom metal from CDI Precision that accepts AI/AW mags. Install peep sights to your hearts content. Get a better stock down the road. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'd take an AK over these scouts, especially with that type of accuracy. And, I'd take an AR over the AK :P

Apologies for the ruger bashing. I just think this could've been done so much better for the consumer.

I've seen other reviews where they are getting MOA accuracy. Since I already have the rifle it's no use in telling me to buy something else. ;-)

Those groups were with iron sights as well. They admitted the accuracy would be better with a scope.

Completely understand...again, I didn't mean to bash the rifle. After reading it...my post was a bit out of line, so my apologies. I think they serve a highly effective purpose.

I still highly recommend an Aimpoint T-1. Lightweight, rugged, and you could mount it very low on your picatinny rail. If you want accuracy, however, the Aimpoint (and any RDS) is probably out of consideration.

If you plan on keeping her...I would bed the action.

Let us know how she shoots, once you get her all outfitted and into the field!

I was eyeing the scout too. Of course, I'm broke, flat broke right now, so it's just dreaming.

Lets hear the long story of buying it by accident?! Was beer involved? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

My brother bought one for his oldest son last Christmas.
My parents bought him a regular eye relief Leupold 3x9 vari-x II scope for it, with bases to use on the rifle.
My nephew not only uses for target practice, but also for hunting deer and moose.
The rifle is accurate and so far very reliable, the only thing he wants to do to it is change the 10 round mag with a 5 round one while hunting.
He loves the rifle, and when hunting he may be carrying it or it may be riding on his quad.
I know that putting on a regular relief scope defeats the scout rifle concept, but my nephew wanted a hunting rifle/quad gun and this one works perfectly.

^^^^^^^^++++1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Curious what path you took...hoping for a good AAR. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I guess we don't get to hear the story.