Love the belt, I'm kicking around a set up.
I'm thinking a speed loader pouch, the "possibles" pouch, knife, small med pouch.
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I'm thinking a speed loader pouch, the "possibles" pouch, knife, small med pouch.
Love the idea of that belt but I have snake hips and no butt so everything slides South. I have to stick with a chest pack, which does work pretty much the same. My fixed blade attaches to the bottom of the pack or goes inside if I have a pistol holster there. A pistol belt with suspenders does work , however, and I am tempted to get that Triple K rig and adapt some leather suspenders to it. Sort of like an Alice pistol belt and suspenders.
RJM52
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Ammo was Cheetah from Zimbabwe...brass case and Berdan primed...GREAT ammo...
The silver magazine in the shooting bag was 10 rounds... They didn't feed correctly for a while but leaving them loaded finally cured that...can't remember who made them. Had blue and satin nickel. Still using them.
If your department had scopes on the rifles, forget consistent accuracy. The receiver, rings and scope stay locked on the target and as the barrel heats up, all the pressure points start warping it...mine would string groups to 10:00 o'clock every time and no guaranty it would return to zero once the barrel cooled.
Read an add for the Altimak Scout Scope mount...bolts onto the gas block and U bolts to the barrel...no more group shift as when the barrel heats up it takes the scope and mount with it...and stays sighted in session to session. Groups went from 3moa+ to just over 1moa.. But also stopped shooting the steel case garbage....don't expect great groups if a gun isn't fed great ammo.
Now has a Burris Scout Scope 2-7x32... Two years ago walked into a deal on one of the new stainless/synthetic 16.5" Tactical Models and it is now set up the same way.
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Have been watching the Ruger Scouts in .308 disappear.
One dealer put a stainless/walnut out for $1400 with a BuyNow of $2k. At the same time another dealer put out three of the same rifle...in two days the three were sold and after a couple of bids someone hit the BuyNow on the first rifle for $2K... Watching 4 .308s and a .450 on GunBroker to see where the prices go....
Bob
One dealer put a stainless/walnut out for $1400 with a BuyNow of $2k. At the same time another dealer put out three of the same rifle...in two days the three were sold and after a couple of bids someone hit the BuyNow on the first rifle for $2K... Watching 4 .308s and a .450 on GunBroker to see where the prices go....
Bob
alukban
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Same same.
I also prefer chest packs (that I wear bandolier style) bec I can sit and lay down better with them.
alukban
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Now that we are eroding what a “real scout rifle” is supposed to be, here are mine! 
At least they are .308 unlike @RJM52
That Kimber Montana on the bottom that I chopped beats/meets all the scout specs with room to spare but I like it with just the peeps in my north east woods. I had an Aimpoint H2 on it for the longest while and it even does work with stripper clips. It’s a phenomenal and handy package so I do understand and appreciate “the concept” even though I am so over it.
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At least they are .308 unlike @RJM52
That Kimber Montana on the bottom that I chopped beats/meets all the scout specs with room to spare but I like it with just the peeps in my north east woods. I had an Aimpoint H2 on it for the longest while and it even does work with stripper clips. It’s a phenomenal and handy package so I do understand and appreciate “the concept” even though I am so over it.
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...one of mine is just peeps right now...
Bought one of the XS full length scout mounts with built in peep sight and going to try it on this rifle...
Bought one of the XS full length scout mounts with built in peep sight and going to try it on this rifle...
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Kinda late to the party here but,, does anyone make a forward scout mount for the standard Gen 2 Ruger American?
I have one of the gen 2s with the short barrel and I have an older Leupold scout scope but not sure where to find a forward mount.
Any suggestions?
I have one of the gen 2s with the short barrel and I have an older Leupold scout scope but not sure where to find a forward mount.
Any suggestions?
Pretty sure Skinner does. I think it requires some smithing to mount.
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I carry a Glock 23 because it's by far what I'm most familiar with. It also fits my Glock 22 and 19X. I'll likely pick up one of their flap revolver holsters for Blackhawk .357 and carry speed strips in the rear pouch.
@ezra45 a Sam Browne strap may be a remedy for you. It will help support the belt and look old school classy at the same time. I'm always surprised how many times old school still works.
If we are getting away from the "real"Now that we are eroding what a “real scout rifle” is supposed to be, here are mine!
scout rifle I'm posting my short, light, highly accurate .223 it has never failed me.
I will say. I most definitely love the appeal of an actual scout rifle. I love forward mounted scopes and the 7-08 on the blanket has been eating at my soul. I want to buy it so bad and scout it, but I do not get to use a firearm nearly as much as I used to and just can't justify it.
I became a fan of the scout rifle concept after reading Col. Cooper’s work, but I’m not terribly concerned with keeping exactly to his criteria. The biggest takeaway for me was a practical, quick shooting sling that can also be used to carry the gun. Ching Sling, Rhodesian Sling, or my favorite the Magpul RLS Sling. I’d played around with scout scopes on milsurps and put a scout scope on my GSR when I first bought it. In the end, I just couldn’t warm up to them and repurposed a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x that I originally bought for an AR.
I also added weight to my rifle by choosing to order the 18.7” barrel for less flash, to keep the laminate stock to reduce flex when slung up, and to replace the plastic bottom “metal” with a Pacific Tool & Gauge gated aluminum magwell to really hold the magazines in place with less wobble.
It’s still light enough, short enough, and handy enough to make me happy with it as an hunting rifle even if it’s only a pseudoscout.
Mine seems to like the 150 gr Winchester Super-X. That was in a rest, at 50 yards, during sight in. It’s not a super duper sub-MOA sniper, but I lucked out with a rifle that gets better than 2 MOA with the cheap hunting ammo.
ETA: My wife’s bathroom scale says that it’s 7.4 lb and an identical weight to my grandmother’s Savage 99 while being several inches shorter and having what I consider to be better balance.
I also added weight to my rifle by choosing to order the 18.7” barrel for less flash, to keep the laminate stock to reduce flex when slung up, and to replace the plastic bottom “metal” with a Pacific Tool & Gauge gated aluminum magwell to really hold the magazines in place with less wobble.
It’s still light enough, short enough, and handy enough to make me happy with it as an hunting rifle even if it’s only a pseudoscout.
Mine seems to like the 150 gr Winchester Super-X. That was in a rest, at 50 yards, during sight in. It’s not a super duper sub-MOA sniper, but I lucked out with a rifle that gets better than 2 MOA with the cheap hunting ammo.
ETA: My wife’s bathroom scale says that it’s 7.4 lb and an identical weight to my grandmother’s Savage 99 while being several inches shorter and having what I consider to be better balance.
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Yes, this is the one I just put on my Tikka. Andy keeps these in stock, it requires two 6-48s to be drilled & tapped on the barrel.
That’s a good looking rifle. Can I ask what height rings you’re using to clear the rear peep? I have a Leupold 2-7x33 in low rings that clears the rear sight. I came to the same conclusion about the plastic stock tried it out but went back to the laminate.
My GSR seems to like Hornady American whitetail with 165gr interlocks. Shot this group at 100 yards today. The two hole on the left that are a different group. I adjusted my scope and the shot the four rounds on the right. The 2 big holes on the left are 240gr XTP from my marlin also shot at 100.
They’re Warne QD low rings. I tested the fit with some rings that we had laying around at work and once I figured out how much space I was working with I ordered the lowest QD rings that I could get away with. No interference under recoil, even though the gap is only about 1mm.
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More specifically @tree-ratsniper used one of these
Picatinny Rail with Integrated Peep
For some time now our customers have been requesting a Weaver/Picatinny rail set up with the super rugged, attractive, proven Skinner Peep Sight integral for a backup sighting system. Rails with Peeps available for: Marlin 1895 / 336 (and variants) (6 1/4" rail) Marlin 1895 (Also fits Rossi R95...
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To all here;
Badlands fieldcraft on YouTube has some good stuff in his PBR (Practical Bush Rifle) series. If memory serves he runs ne ofhis in 6.5 grendel (ruger american Gen 1).
Link to 1st video in his series.
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I've been toying with the idea of a scout style rifle for just over a year. i was looking at this
Ruger american gen2 20", .308
Skinner scout rail with integrated apature sights and as of it being released
Hi-Lux gen 2
I have numerous 1917 slings and 2 magpul RLS slings. The RLS sling is a great option in my experience.
Just my $0.02 worth
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Great info. You have given me some great ideas for my Mossberg Patriot Carbine, in 6.5 Creedmoor. I was considering a .243 but the precision rifle guy at my LGS like the CM better. We get some wind around here. Limiting it to deer, predators, and target.
The Winner! That is just plain awesome!
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Took the .450 Scout out today...
Speer 300 Deep Curl
Accurate 1680 powder
39.0 grains...1640 fps
41.0 grains...1798 fps
No pressure signs and and excellent accuracy at 50 yards from each of the 5 three shot .5 grain increments.
Probably work up 1-2 more grains from here...
Bob
Speer 300 Deep Curl
Accurate 1680 powder
39.0 grains...1640 fps
41.0 grains...1798 fps
No pressure signs and and excellent accuracy at 50 yards from each of the 5 three shot .5 grain increments.
Probably work up 1-2 more grains from here...
Bob
I've always been happy with the way my Ruger Am 450BM shot. It would probably make a dandy scout rifle with a forward mounted scope. Super light.
But man does it kick. And without the suppressor it was an ear drum breaker the way it came from the factory.
It shot Hornady Black so well, I never looked into reloading.
3@100 7/8"
But man does it kick. And without the suppressor it was an ear drum breaker the way it came from the factory.
It shot Hornady Black so well, I never looked into reloading.
3@100 7/8"
I'm going to turn one of my space guns into a lever action scout.
I'm hoping that a better optic on my 45 Colt Henry X will improve the accuracy even more. It was wearing a RD, so that shouldn't be hard.
I already have one M-LOK optic mount for a RD and just ordered a second. I should be able to use them in conjunction with a forward mounted scope. I'm *hoping* that with two of them and the scope they will hold zero. With one and a RD the mount did not. But now there will be four screws holding the works to the handguard.
I know that is hoping for a lot, so we'll see. I've been wanting a better optic on that gun and this seems worth trying out.
It looks like the scout scope I ordered a few days ago is on B/O and there are none to be found like there was a few weeks ago. I might move the Hi-Lux over just to see if it holds zero.
ETA: Right now it is 9.4lbs, but that is loaded with extra onboard ammo and a can.
It could probably make weight naked.
I'm hoping that a better optic on my 45 Colt Henry X will improve the accuracy even more. It was wearing a RD, so that shouldn't be hard.
I already have one M-LOK optic mount for a RD and just ordered a second. I should be able to use them in conjunction with a forward mounted scope. I'm *hoping* that with two of them and the scope they will hold zero. With one and a RD the mount did not. But now there will be four screws holding the works to the handguard.
I know that is hoping for a lot, so we'll see. I've been wanting a better optic on that gun and this seems worth trying out.
It looks like the scout scope I ordered a few days ago is on B/O and there are none to be found like there was a few weeks ago. I might move the Hi-Lux over just to see if it holds zero.
ETA: Right now it is 9.4lbs, but that is loaded with extra onboard ammo and a can.
It could probably make weight naked.
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