I think we should have a scout rifle pic thread to see how everybody set’s theirs up.
Where’s yours? :meeting:
tax refund is just around the corner and I can’t make up my mind about what kinda rifle I should buy. So I don’t have one but might soon if I see enough pics.
It all depends on what you want I guess. Of course there’s the purist who sneer at anything other than the forward mounted scope.
Remember, it’s “your” need that dictates the set up.
Light carbine with low power scope is a good general start.
I want something that’s easier to shoot beyond 100 yards then my AR w/T1. Whatever I get will have the Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4 on it because it’s good for close range & allows me to reach out.
Ok
Ruger GSR with XS Rail, Badger rings, Trijicon Accupoint - Shoots well and fast on target with the Accupoint.
Not a Scout due to the scope placement and a whole bunch of other details, but it’s my light and handy .308 “practical rifle” that fills the same role for me:
Stevens 200 with a Nikon 1-4x African.
Just add this with some Talley lightweights and you are done.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?mid=535126
If I’d get a GSR I’d set it up very similar to yours - I like it!
Something to think about!
ColdDeadHands - great idea for a thread, a lot of us are thinking about this now that deer season is over.
Mark5pt56, what are your thoughts comparing a used Winchester Ranger Model 70 with the Featherweight model you mentioned? I believe the Rangers are not in production any longer, but I found a used one in VG condition. The crown is intact, and appears unmarked under a 10x loupe. The bore looks good, although I have not had it scoped. The trigger feels decent from a professional adjustment, and breaks right at 3.2 pounds.
I appreciate the advice about the Talley rings. I’m also looking at some used Leupold scopes on the various forums.
If this should be treated as a separate question rather than a post in this thread, I will be happy to move it or take it to PM’s.
Thanks again for your assistance.
My stock RGSR, one of these days I’ll get around to putting an optic on it, and maybe a muzzle brake. I really like this rifle, it shoots well and I have found it to be pretty accurate.
I need a better camera than my Droid. 
As I understand they are a base gun, nothing wrong with them. The stock finish may not be as “pretty” but if it’s a good price, why not? Internal mag I believe?
Check Natchez and others on the Leupold’s because there will be a lot of clearances on them with the new models coming in.
Yes, it is an internal mag. I’m fine with the stock on the gun, I do not lose sleep over the glossy finish on a hunting rifle. I prefer the glossy finish on the venison packages in the freezer. 
Ah, good tip on Natchez for the scopes. I signed up for their email alerts. I’ll keep an eye what they offer, and do more reading.
Thanks, and have a safe weekend.
Savage Scout with Burris 2-7 pistol scope with BDC. Found out about the pistol scope via the Lightfighter forums and even though I was skeptical, the eye relief does work out. I had a Steyr with the “correct” Scout scope and it didn’t have enough magnification for my taste. I turned that Scout into this one and left a bunch of money in my pocket.
Around 3x (this is a very hard shot with an iPhone, BTW)
I could probably use a better sling but considering how often I shoot this (never), I’m in no hurry.
Mine is simply a “practical rifle” as well.
Tikka T3 Lite stainless .308 chopped to 20"s.
VTAC 2-point sling.
Talley lightweight rings
NightForce 2.5-10x24 w/NPR-2 reticle
I killed my elk with it last month. It is a sweet little tack driver. I have a bunch of 5 round mags from varmint models. They are durable and reliable like a Glock mag.
Overall, it has proven to be a stellar little lightweight carbine for everything from coyotes to elk.
Steyr Scout .308
Leupold Scout Scope
Ching Sling
