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Thread: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
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05-07-2017, 15:10 #1
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Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
Good afternoon
I am looking for user feedback regarding the Ruger Gunsite scout in .308. I have a LM5 which I am considering selling and changing across to the ruger.
I am a farmer and the scout will do what I want from this rifle without having to licence it every 21 months which is something I am tired of.
Any feedback would be welcome.
Thank you
Ryan
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05-07-2017, 15:22 #2
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
Possibly look at something like the Troy PAR. Pump action AR10 style rifle
Gives you a better defensive gun if that what the LM5 was intended for
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05-07-2017, 17:39 #3
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
There is also the Vektor H5 slide action version of the LM5 that you can sometimes get used. There was one on Guntree in February for R9 500,00. I don't know the position with spare parts.
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05-07-2017, 18:35 #4
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
License it under dedicated hunting? 10years.
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05-07-2017, 18:41 #5
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
I dont have a ruger but customized a howa to same specs. It really is a nice rifle and has been used very effectively for hunting and sport shooting. Dont know that i would want it as a defensive weapon though.
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05-07-2017, 23:54 #6
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
If that PAR gets different less hassle licensing, that may be the way to go. Much faster follow up shots than a bolt action.
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06-07-2017, 08:17 #7
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
There is a chap working at Kings Guns in Durban who has the Ruger Scout in .308 and he says its his favorite rifle! He is always on about it, how accurate it is, how light it is and how he can still shoot 180gr bullets at great speeds. Other chaps tested his rifle out on the range the other day and they were suitably impressed.
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06-07-2017, 08:49 #8
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
scout rifle is awesome
but wouldnt a Howa .308 with detachable box mag achieve the same thing? (cheaper)
#edit:
didnt see above post regarding howa,
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06-07-2017, 09:06 #9
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
All depends what the purpose of the rifle is. If it's for S/D as the OP is looking to replace his obviously S14 licensed LM, then a bolt action won't be recommended.
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06-07-2017, 09:16 #10
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Re: Ruger Gunsite scout feedback
The history behind the Scout rifle is very interesting, a lot of thought went it to it. If you want to go bolt gun for SD you wont beat it.
The forward mounted scope makes it very quick for short range targets.
James Yeager and Clint Smith(Thunder Ranch) have some very good youtube clips on it.
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