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Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
My first post here...
Alot of good information here, and there are alot of information from owners of this new Ruger.
http://www.scoutrifle.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=ilc229g861mcijtppb2q3jmn84&board=8.0
My first post here...
Alot of good information here, and there are alot of information from owners of this new Ruger.
http://www.scoutrifle.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=ilc229g861mcijtppb2q3jmn84&board=8.0
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
i own one.
pros:
light and maneuverable
(barely) sub 1 MOA w/ 168 gr FGMM
very good iron sights
uses AICS magazines
cons:
bottom metal isn't metal (they say "glass reinforced nylon")
the flash suppressor has an open bottom design
barrel isn't free floated (easily fixed)
laminate stock (it's ugly and i'd prefer to have a composite stock)
the ruger M77 (mark II, i believe) action with a pivoting extractor. it is a very robust action and should give you years of trouble free shooting.
if there's anything in particular you'd like to know, just ask and i'll tell you what i know
i own one.
pros:
light and maneuverable
(barely) sub 1 MOA w/ 168 gr FGMM
very good iron sights
uses AICS magazines
cons:
bottom metal isn't metal (they say "glass reinforced nylon")
the flash suppressor has an open bottom design
barrel isn't free floated (easily fixed)
laminate stock (it's ugly and i'd prefer to have a composite stock)
the ruger M77 (mark II, i believe) action with a pivoting extractor. it is a very robust action and should give you years of trouble free shooting.
if there's anything in particular you'd like to know, just ask and i'll tell you what i know
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
It would seem that there is not much of a following for scout rifles anymore. Ruger could have hit a home run if they used the standard long or short action with the machined in cut outs for the standard Ruger rings. I am a Ruger lover and have two M77Rs both long actions. Made me stop and pay attention when I first saw it until I saw the scout set up for the scope.
It would seem that there is not much of a following for scout rifles anymore. Ruger could have hit a home run if they used the standard long or short action with the machined in cut outs for the standard Ruger rings. I am a Ruger lover and have two M77Rs both long actions. Made me stop and pay attention when I first saw it until I saw the scout set up for the scope.
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
I have one and I really like it. I have always been a fan of scout rifle (theory), but the execution never really appealed to me. Until Ruger's entry. I think it is the best so far. The only thing I don't like is the glass-reinforced bottom metal. I would have preferred actual metal.
I have one and I really like it. I have always been a fan of scout rifle (theory), but the execution never really appealed to me. Until Ruger's entry. I think it is the best so far. The only thing I don't like is the glass-reinforced bottom metal. I would have preferred actual metal.
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
my ruger isn't floated and it shoots sub half moa
my ruger isn't floated and it shoots sub half moa
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
I think that if the Ruger Scout rifle doesn't have a stripper notch, it might benefit from one.
Greg
I think that if the Ruger Scout rifle doesn't have a stripper notch, it might benefit from one.
Greg
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
I HAVE one FOR SALE if someone wants to try it out
I have NOT shot it... but I can tell that its a solid rifle and very compact.
It I wasnt .308 heavy in the safe right now... I would keep it.
Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.)
I HAVE one FOR SALE if someone wants to try it out
I have NOT shot it... but I can tell that its a solid rifle and very compact.
It I wasnt .308 heavy in the safe right now... I would keep it.
Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.)
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
Those of you who own, or have have the chance to work with one. Can you change out the flash suppressor or is it fixed? Also, is the ruger mag the one one that will fit? It almost looks like a M1A mag.
Thanks,
OW
Those of you who own, or have have the chance to work with one. Can you change out the flash suppressor or is it fixed? Also, is the ruger mag the one one that will fit? It almost looks like a M1A mag.
Thanks,
OW
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
I'm in the market for a Scout once my local dealer finds one (he is making a good trade-in offer on an M-forgery I will be glad to part with AND has a good price on the Scout) with the intention of putting a can on it from time to time. The flash hider is threaded on and so is removable, and Ruger says the threading is concentric to the bore (which is an important consideration if you are using a suppressor - ask me and the last "gunsmith" I used how I know!).
I'm in the market for a Scout once my local dealer finds one (he is making a good trade-in offer on an M-forgery I will be glad to part with AND has a good price on the Scout) with the intention of putting a can on it from time to time. The flash hider is threaded on and so is removable, and Ruger says the threading is concentric to the bore (which is an important consideration if you are using a suppressor - ask me and the last "gunsmith" I used how I know!).
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
Yes, you can change out the flash suppressor. It accepts AICS mags.
Yes, you can change out the flash suppressor. It accepts AICS mags.
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
I call BS to this newbie.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tatertot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my ruger isn't floated and it shoots sub half moa </div></div>
I see a lot of people saying it comes with AI mags, but the three GSR rifles I handled all had Accurate Mags. Seen a few folks say their Accurate Mags began to rust quickly as well.
I call BS to this newbie.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tatertot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my ruger isn't floated and it shoots sub half moa </div></div>
I see a lot of people saying it comes with AI mags, but the three GSR rifles I handled all had Accurate Mags. Seen a few folks say their Accurate Mags began to rust quickly as well.
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
Ruger's are like any other weapon you get a shooter or you don't. My 7mag with a Sierra varminter will do 1/4 moa with a standard sporting barrel. Many coyotes and prarie dogs are no longer because of that weapon. I used that before I got a dedicated 22-250. I still have it and have not burned out the barrel from keeping the FPS down to where I was not doing damage to it while reloading. The weapon is not glass bedded, just stock free float.
Ruger's are like any other weapon you get a shooter or you don't. My 7mag with a Sierra varminter will do 1/4 moa with a standard sporting barrel. Many coyotes and prarie dogs are no longer because of that weapon. I used that before I got a dedicated 22-250. I still have it and have not burned out the barrel from keeping the FPS down to where I was not doing damage to it while reloading. The weapon is not glass bedded, just stock free float.
Re: GunSIte Ruger M77 Scout in .308
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Who Dat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It would seem that there is not much of a following for scout rifles anymore. Ruger could have hit a home run if they used the standard long or short action with the machined in cut outs for the standard Ruger rings. I am a Ruger lover and have two M77Rs both long actions. Made me stop and pay attention when I first saw it until I saw the scout set up for the scope. </div></div>
I know this is an old thread, but the Scout is built on a standard short action, and does accept standard Ruger rings. In fact, it comes with a set. If you don't want to run a scope out front you can either ignore the scout rail, or take it off.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Who Dat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It would seem that there is not much of a following for scout rifles anymore. Ruger could have hit a home run if they used the standard long or short action with the machined in cut outs for the standard Ruger rings. I am a Ruger lover and have two M77Rs both long actions. Made me stop and pay attention when I first saw it until I saw the scout set up for the scope. </div></div>
I know this is an old thread, but the Scout is built on a standard short action, and does accept standard Ruger rings. In fact, it comes with a set. If you don't want to run a scope out front you can either ignore the scout rail, or take it off.
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