SCOUT Package from UGSW

[BlackOps Tech]

For those of you looking for a custom SCOUT that's as close to the Colonel's stone tablets as possible, we're building the ("true") package under our WildCall Custom Rifles moniker. We're currently building them on the Remington 700 and Winchester (FN) Classic actions, but will soon offer them on our own Controlled Round Feed action. I usually have better pictures, but with all the snow outside, the better pictures will probably have to wait til Spring.

The package shown will be reserved for the WildCall Custom builds to cater to hunting duties, and we'll be finishing a "Dangerous Game SCOUT" pretty soon, but a more "Tactical" type platform will be built by Underground Skunkworks. The rifle pictured weighs in at just under seven pounds.

 

[DesertMonkey]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

That is a work of Hunting art!!

Is that a 1 piece bolt? And can you give some pics of the rear sight?

Cheers,
DM

 

[LegioX]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

Hmmmmm...how about that in 375 H&H?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertMonkey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is a work of Hunting art!!

Is that a 1 piece bolt? And can you give some pics of the rear sight?

Cheers,
DM </div></div>

Thanks DM.

Yes, the bolt is one piece and the rear sight is made in-house.

 

[J-Ham]

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I do not like scout rifles... that gun is AWESOME!!!

Nice job Mike.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LegioX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmmmm...how about that in 375 H&H?</div></div>
Also, I think this guy is onto something

.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LegioX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmmmm...how about that in 375 H&H? </div></div>

At a minimum for the Dangerous Game SCOUT. We're also going to do the DG SCOUT in .458 Lott as well as other common DG chamberings.

 

[JFComfort]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

I believe Col. John Dean Cooper would grab that rifle over Ruger's version every time.

 

[Lafayette]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We're also going to do the DG SCOUT in .458 Lott </div></div>

Nice.

What prices can we expect?

 

[ORD]

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Now THAT is the ideal for a Scout Rifle setup and one in which I am sure the good Colonel would be proud to field.

+1 on the idea of a 375H&H (and possibly 416 Rigby or other "bigger bore"/dangerous game chambering like 458WM or Lott).

 

[buckey]

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Nice stuff Mike!! Almost as nice as a 7mm Mag - LOL!!

Hope to meet ya at SHOT!!

 

[mtm87tx]

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I am not familiar with this type of setup. Would some one care to explain the role this plays? Is it used for big and dangerous game?

 

[KIDGLOCK]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtm87tx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am not familiar with this type of setup. Would some one care to explain the role this plays? Is it used for big and dangerous game? </div></div>

Follow the CLUES :

Scout Rifle
The Colonel
John Dean Cooper
Jeff Cooper
Col. Cooper

What is so hard about reading something on the web and saying " WTF ?? Maybe I'll do some RESEARCH with this web thing before I ask a retarded question , If that dont work , maybe the guys at SH can provide an answer ..........

 

[mtm87tx]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

I'm sorry I forgot that everyone on this forum was suppose to know everything

I was questioning the optic in that configuration and how it is beneficial for the weapons purpose because it seems eye relief would be a issue with certain optics.

 

[ORD]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtm87tx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was questioning the optic in that configuration and how it is beneficial for the weapons purpose because it seems eye relief would be a issue with certain optics. </div></div>

The "scout rifle" requires you to use a "scout scope" if you are mounting an optic forward of the receiver. There are dedicated scout optics like the Leupold Scout/Intermediate Eye Relief (IER) pictured above which is a 2.5x (actual mag is around 2.2x). Burris (my preferred scout scope...nothing against the Leupy...it is a great scope as well) makes another in 2.75x. They are designed and purpose-built as scout scopes with eye relief specifically designed for that mounting position. The benefits are multi-faceted. My advice to you is to run a basic Google search on the scout rifle concept developed by Colonel Jeff Cooper (and his work in helping to develop the Steyr Scout rifle). That will give you all the background you need, along with a better description of the benefits of each component to the system.

 

[AXEMAN]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtm87tx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sorry I forgot that everyone on this forum was suppose to know everything

I was questioning the optic in that configuration and how it is beneficial for the weapons purpose because it seems eye relief would be a issue with certain optics. </div></div>

dude, its not that. but you are ON the INTERNET. open another window or tab and google scout rifle. all the stuff kid glock said. do that and all your questions will be answered faster than waiting for a post from someone. any time i want to know something, an acronym, MOUT, SOCOM, PVS22 or anything. just google. you will get first hand info. not someone here regurgitating what he read or heard for you. its just faster.


skunkworks--great stuff from skunkworks as usual. do you guys just hole up and make one thing after another until your benches and racks are full and you have to start posting pictures to sell it off and make more space? or what man? lol, gun elves? nice rifle. again

 

[Mike Fletcher]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

What is the difference / similarity between your scout rifle and Grizzly Custom Guns scout rifle?
Since your old address was the same as Grizzly Customs address?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mtm87tx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am not familiar with this type of setup. Would some one care to explain the role this plays? Is it used for big and dangerous game? </div></div>

MTM,
The SCOUT is a pretty deliberate design but has various uses/applications. As ORD mentioned, there's a lot of information on the concept available, but to sum it up, the SCOUT is designed to place hits on target very quickly from field expedient positions. It's puposely designed to be light, handy and practical and it's certainly not a bench (or static position) rifle.

We build our SCOUT to be as "pure" as possible to what Col. Cooper envisioned. The ideal chamber, according to Col. Cooper, doesn't include Dangerous Game cartridges, but we've taken a few liberties and presented the package to those that fancy hunting Dangerous Game.

The SCOUT pictured here is what I've used as my personal hunting rifle for at least two years. The optic required for the SCOUT has to meet the Intermediate Eye Relief (IER) criteria. As ORD mentioned, Leupold and Burris are the only two manufacturers that offer a SCOUT Scope. The IER is approximately nine inches, so a pistol scope (Extended Eye Relief, or EER) won't work.

Low magnification is important as the field of view should be quite wide. With a properly practiced shooter, the SCOUT is very effective. The accuracy of a SCOUT typically won't be what we'd expect from some of the other builds featured on SH (as far as small groups go), but it is capable of accuracy that is accessible via good shooting skills and knowing how to use those skills in the field.

I hope this helps....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike Fletcher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the difference / similarity between your scout rifle and Grizzly Custom Guns scout rifle?
Since your old address was the same as Grizzly Customs address? </div></div>

The production of the SCOUT Packages and Lever Guns moved with Underground Skunkworks and are now manufactured under WildCall Custom Rifles. I'm not sure what the plans are with Grizzly to continue SCOUT and Lever Gun packages.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">skunkworks--great stuff from skunkworks as usual. do you guys just hole up and make one thing after another until your benches and racks are full and you have to start posting pictures to sell it off and make more space? or what man? lol, gun elves? nice rifle. again

</div></div>

Thanks and too funny AXE, but not exactly. We do stay busy though....

 

[Mike Fletcher]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike Fletcher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is the difference / similarity between your scout rifle and Grizzly Custom Guns scout rifle?
Since your old address was the same as Grizzly Customs address? </div></div>

The production of the SCOUT Packages and Lever Guns moved with Underground Skunkworks and are now manufactured under WildCall Custom Rifles. I'm not sure what the plans are with Grizzly to continue SCOUT and Lever Gun packages. </div></div>

So the scout rifle project I have in the pipeline with Grizzly will move to your shop?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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PM Inbound

 

[Mike Fletcher]

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Got it. Thanks!

 

[DrDeath]

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Awesome

 

[LegioX]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those of you looking for a custom SCOUT that's as close to the Colonel's stone tablets as possible, we're building the ("true") package under our WildCall Custom Rifles moniker. We're currently building them on the Remington 700 and Winchester (FN) Classic actions, but will soon offer them on our own Controlled Round Feed action. I usually have better pictures, but with all the snow outside, the better pictures will probably have to wait til Spring.

The package shown will be reserved for the WildCall Custom builds to cater to hunting duties, and we'll be finishing a "Dangerous Game SCOUT" pretty soon, but a more "Tactical" type platform will be built by Underground Skunkworks. The rifle pictured weighs in at just under seven pounds. </div></div>


Any update available on the "Dangerous Game Scout" yet?

 

[Send__It]

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Very nicee!!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LegioX</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those of you looking for a custom SCOUT that's as close to the Colonel's stone tablets as possible, we're building the ("true") package under our WildCall Custom Rifles moniker. We're currently building them on the Remington 700 and Winchester (FN) Classic actions, but will soon offer them on our own Controlled Round Feed action. I usually have better pictures, but with all the snow outside, the better pictures will probably have to wait til Spring.

The package shown will be reserved for the WildCall Custom builds to cater to hunting duties, and we'll be finishing a "Dangerous Game SCOUT" pretty soon, but a more "Tactical" type platform will be built by Underground Skunkworks. The rifle pictured weighs in at just under seven pounds. </div></div>


Any update available on the "Dangerous Game Scout" yet?
</div></div>

We're doing them now on the Dakota action and we've sourced an Express style synthetic stock.

 

[kytrapper]

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As someone asked earlier.. could you provide more info and pics on your rear sight? Nice looking package!!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kytrapper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As someone asked earlier.. could you provide more info and pics on your rear sight? Nice looking package!! </div></div>

Absolutely. I can get pics of the rear sight up tomorrow....Thanks KYT.

 

[bcpdshooter]

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Cool rifle, looks solid!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bcpdshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool rifle, looks solid! </div></div>

Thanks....

 

[LegioX]

Re: SCOUT Package from UGSW (WildCall Custom Rifles)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LegioX</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those of you looking for a custom SCOUT that's as close to the Colonel's stone tablets as possible, we're building the ("true") package under our WildCall Custom Rifles moniker. We're currently building them on the Remington 700 and Winchester (FN) Classic actions, but will soon offer them on our own Controlled Round Feed action. I usually have better pictures, but with all the snow outside, the better pictures will probably have to wait til Spring.

The package shown will be reserved for the WildCall Custom builds to cater to hunting duties, and we'll be finishing a "Dangerous Game SCOUT" pretty soon, but a more "Tactical" type platform will be built by Underground Skunkworks. The rifle pictured weighs in at just under seven pounds. </div></div>


Any update available on the "Dangerous Game Scout" yet?
</div></div>

We're doing them now on the Dakota action and we've sourced an Express style synthetic stock. </div></div>

Any pics of a 375/416/450 would be appreciated Sir