Wolfy sorry for the delay as I totally forgot about this topic and was not checking it. Concerning the bolt to action/reciever fit, I have no issues and there is good lock up and minimal bolt wobble when in the open position very similar to my 700 actions.I think this is mainly do to the short action with the 308. I really enjoy shooting the gun and I like that fact that it has many of the things that if it was a semi would make the dreaded ban list. I think down the line prices on mags will come down and accessories will start to become available. I have mine set up with a standard 1-4 scope but with leupold quick release mounts so I can go with the iron sights. I did put on a replacement T/S picitanny rail which is longer and has its own reap peep shight in cas i every go with a scout scope set up. The factory iron sights are real good and accurate if you are use to shooting military type sighting systems. Hope this helps.

Has anybody picked on of these up, yet?

 

I am considering getting one of these attractive, nifty little rifles, too, especially since I don't think I will ever pony up the cash to get an M1A. I was able to handle one at the Forks of the Delaware Allentown show a while back and I think it was $740. It felt light and responsive. I wonder what kind of kick it would have, though. And, I wonder how much balistic speed loss and compromise is made with a .308 traveling through a 16" barrel. I considered an Enfield in .308, but the Ruger seems much nicer.

 

I am having a tough time choosing between the Gunsite Scout and two others for my next rifle. In the running are a Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior with accustock and accutrigger, the Saiga .308, and the Gunsite Scout. It seems that the Scout would be a nice compromise, and for the terrain in the Northeast it would probably be just about all the gun I that would ever be needed... portable, accurate, light, etc.

 

The only detracter so far that I can think of is that if Ruger really wanted to sell lots of these guns and please its customers, the Scout should have been designed to accept M1A magazines (and maybe an additional interchangeable 24" combo barrel for versatility)

Take a look at the new Mossberg. It is 223, but it uses AR mags.

 

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=46&section=products

Take a look at the new Mossberg. It is 223, but it uses AR mags.

 

http://www.mossberg....ection=products

 

 

I like that. Have you had experience with one of the Mossbergs? That would give me ammo commonality with the Saiga .223.

 

I wonder if they will come up with a .308 version as well.

I don't have any experience with it. I have owned Mossberg rimfires and shotguns. I have found them to be inexpensive and reliable, although a bit rough around the edges (which was to be expected for the price). I just read about the MVP here a few weeks ago. I don't know of any plans to make it or not make it in 308. I guess you could contact them. I have always found Mossberg customer service to be good.

I don't have any experience with it. I have owned Mossberg rimfires and shotguns. I have found them to be inexpensive and reliable, although a bit rough around the edges (which was to be expected for the price). I just read about the MVP here a few weeks ago. I don't know of any plans to make it or not make it in 308. I guess you could contact them. I have always found Mossberg customer service to be good.

 

 

The Savage FCM Scout with the accutrigger is also another very strong contender:

 

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/10FCM%20SCOUT/

 

I would probably get the .308, but the 7.62x39 would complement an AK or Saiga.

I wonder how much balistic speed loss and compromise is made with a .308 traveling through a 16" barrel.

Heres some good articles about that

http://www.tacticaloperations.com/SWATbarrel/

http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_barrel.htm (down near the bottom of the page)

The Savage FCM Scout with the accutrigger is also another very strong contender:

 

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/10FCM%20SCOUT/

 

I would probably get the .308, but the 7.62x39 would complement an AK or Saiga.

 

Man that's ugly, seems if you take the best qualities of all 3 of these rifles (Savage, Mossberg, Ruger) you could make one great gun. The chambering of 7.62x39mm from the Savage, the ability to use standard AK mags like in the Mossberg and the flash suppressor on the Ruger and your set.

I was at Cabela's in Hamburg today and next to a GSR there was another one. This one was a Walnut stock and a grey parkerized looking barrel. I don't know if this is new from Ruger or not but it looks really nice.

I was at Cabela's in Hamburg today and next to a GSR there was another one. This one was a Walnut stock and a grey parkerized looking barrel. I don't know if this is new from Ruger or not but it looks really nice.

Here are pics of one I was able to find

 

This is an old post but it came up as I did a search. I just put a deposit on in that was in stock and will pick it up next week. I was looking for a pump action 308 to compliment my Remington 7600 Carbine in 30-06 pump. But, I saw this and thought I must have it. I have a 308 bolt gun but with all the BS going on, wanted to make sure I get a few more box magazine fed bolt or pump actions.

 

A news update on magazines for this is that the price has come down to under $30 for the 10's, 5's and 3's. Still a little pricy, but that is the going rate for Remy 7600 mags. My Tikka 5 rounders are close to $60 for a polymer. And my old AR10-T the mags were in the $75-$110 dollar range. So $30 isn't going to make me cry.

That is a sweet looking rifle. Post some pics and let us know how it shoots.

Picking up my leftie version from FFL tomorrow.

This is an old post but it came up as I did a search. I just put a deposit on in that was in stock and will pick it up next week. I was looking for a pump action 308 to compliment my Remington 7600 Carbine in 30-06 pump. But, I saw this and thought I must have it. I have a 308 bolt gun but with all the BS going on, wanted to make sure I get a few more box magazine fed bolt or pump actions.

 

A news update on magazines for this is that the price has come down to under $30 for the 10's, 5's and 3's. Still a little pricy, but that is the going rate for Remy 7600 mags. My Tikka 5 rounders are close to $60 for a polymer. And my old AR10-T the mags were in the $75-$110 dollar range. So $30 isn't going to make me cry.

 

Good choice I have only read good things regarding the Ruger, have a buddy on another site that swears by it.

It fills the gap giving you better accuracy then a semi auto AR and it much lighter and easer to move from spot

to spot with through the brush then a full size heavy barrel bolt action. Regaring the pump action rifle calibers I have

a rare one, ever see a PAR-1 AK-47? Pump action 7.62x39 taking standard AK mags made from a SAR-1 receiver.

If we do see some sort of assault weapon bann they will rise up again. The importers have to do something with all

those rifles.

I'd think about something like this, also help you shoot less than a semi

I put a review up to read if interested.

 

The short version...love this rifle. Great trigger, accurate using a red dot. The metal factory mag...sucks. The factory polymers are much better.