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Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle
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Күн бұрынWe take a look at the Jeff Cooper brainchild, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle. It's chambered in .308 / 7.62X51 and is one handy little rifle.
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@41magfan 3 жыл бұрын
I was 10 years younger when I first saw this video.
@davve54321 Жыл бұрын
Did you have a good time Between?
@WallyMerc06 9 ай бұрын
Now you were 12 years younger
@joshuabeaumont1219 8 ай бұрын
Weren’t we all
@ministickman01 2 ай бұрын
Same
@kylec.6818 8 жыл бұрын
A huge selling point to me is the fact that they sell a left handed version. I know all the left handed people in the audience understand the pain of trying to find a left-handed bolt action rifle for a decent price.
@nickolashofmann1702 7 жыл бұрын
Kyle Covington hey do the offer all the models lefthanded just figures im left eye dominant
@ethanpadgett5883 5 жыл бұрын
Yes the struggle is real my friend 😧
@peetsnort 4 жыл бұрын
Oh boy. I am left shooting
@Sam7x57 4 жыл бұрын
Ruger is about the only company that cares about me, so I care about them. Thankfully they have not totally abandoned the controlled round feed either. It is just so much more satisfying and worth every penny more.
@roberttucker8129 4 жыл бұрын
I got one after trying to get it for 3 years, never selling it
@SabbathTheBlack 10 жыл бұрын
I dont know if anyone has mentioned this but this gunsite scout rifle is capable of mounting a scope traditionally over the bolt. All you have to do is take off the back sight and notice the indentations on the top of receiver. Which those are for mounting Ruger's rings. So you are able to put a traditional scope with rings and if you choose you can mount a red dot on the forward picatinny rail. Love this rifle and hickok45's videos
@GeorgiaBoy1961 4 жыл бұрын
@Adam S. - Thanks for the info. Can you remove the forward mounted P-rail? Maybe Colonel Cooper is rolling in his grave but I wouldn't want it.
@BuckJoFiden Жыл бұрын
@@GeorgiaBoy1961 You probably already know but yeah it’s easy. I’m gettin 3/4 inch groups at 200 with hand loads. Great rifle, love it.
@MarioMario-nj6kz 8 ай бұрын
That’s how mine is set up for deer hunting
@plastuk9415 10 жыл бұрын
The scout rifle is my favorite idea ever for a bolt action rifle. I love the idea of taking something like this hunting or out in the woods.
@whereswaldo5740 2 жыл бұрын
I used to hunt in the mountain laurel of Potter County Pennsylvania with a Remington model 788. Great little brush gun. Had sell as a young husband and father to make ends meet. Fast forward Ruger makes this! Have one in 308. Great rifle.
@Milo_1368 12 жыл бұрын
This piece really caught my eye from the day it was released. To me, this is just what a good rifle should be. Simple, robust, and accurate.
@hanzenjavier7223 2 жыл бұрын
Kita Tayo tetay Ikaw yun jackit broad
@mtnbound2764 2 жыл бұрын
yeah if only it wasnt $1400
@Milo_1368 2 жыл бұрын
@@mtnbound2764 Ten years later... couldn't pay me to own one
@mtnbound2764 2 жыл бұрын
@@Milo_1368 haha I kinda want one but not for that money! id rather get a mossberg mvp that takes ar mags.
@penumbra7279 Жыл бұрын
Damn I really wanted one of these, what ended up making you not like it?
@hickok45 11 жыл бұрын
We're impressed.
@danielchoate5093 8 жыл бұрын
I purchased this gun about 2 years ago and I love it. I have always loved the 308 and this is the perfect match for this size gun in the woods. I deer hunt and have never shot a deer with a 308 more than once. They also have it in stainless and if you don't want the muzzle break, you can remove it and put a thread protector on it or you can change muzzle breaks if you want. I purchased a left handed one just because I prefer to shoot a rifle left handed while I shoot my hand guns right handed. Great little gun at a reasonable price.
@dylankyle-little7972 10 жыл бұрын
looks like a bolt-action m14... so cool
@GuitaristOnDaRoof 5 жыл бұрын
Look at a Spanish FR-8. It looks way more like an M14.
@cleanyourroom9668 4 жыл бұрын
Dylan Kyle-Little or a mini14 bolt which is modeled of the m14
@adamcuneo7189 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a compact, bolt-action M14, very nice looking rifle
@sakaklovas 10 жыл бұрын
Just bought the longer stainless version, caressing it slowly. So beautiful.
@OOTurok 9 жыл бұрын
***** Since the US military defined a *carbine* as a rifle with a barrel length less than 18". Originally the term carbine simply meant a shortened version of a full length rifle.
@OOTurok 9 жыл бұрын
***** Well take up your complaints with the US military & the ATF then. They are the ones who changed the definition of (carbine) to being any rifle variant with a barrel length less than 18"........ And technically speaking any rifle with a barrel length less than 16" is still a carbine too, but that little (National Firearms Act) thing reclassified such weapons as (short barreled rifles). If you are successful with your little semantic fit; then maybe my 18" barreled *M1A scout rifle* can be reclassified as a carbine with it's 16" SOCOM baby brother.
@OOTurok 9 жыл бұрын
***** This is from Wikipedia... *"The modern usage of the term carbine covers much the same scope as it always had, namely lighter weapons (generally rifles) with barrels less than 457.2 mm (18.00 in). These weapons can be considered carbines, while rifles with barrels of 457.2 mm (18.00 in) or more are generally not considered carbines unless specifically named so, and depending on the weapon's power."*_______________ This is a very loose definition used primarily by the ATF, US military, NATO, & gun manufacturers. It's not an official classification, but in the general sense,... weapons used by the military, that are called carbines, have barrels less than 18", most commonly 16" or less. ______________ Just like you, I personally don't hold to this definition of carbine, but the term has been used in this usage so commonly now, most people recognize it by this definition. It's like the term (sniper rifle). Technically there's no such thing, b/c without the sniper... it's just a rifle.
@OOTurok 9 жыл бұрын
***** I agree, but you know how it is. Slang language becomes official language with enough usage; especially when manufacturers give in to using the slang to market their products along with military & gov. agencies adopting the terminology.
@GreetingsandSalutations4007 4 жыл бұрын
sakaklovas so it’s been 6 years. How do you like it still? How has it done? And how is the bolt smoothness of operation? Thank you
@hickok45 12 жыл бұрын
@wout661, Yeah, I got some of the polymer mags in this week and tried them. This is a fun little gun; I enjoyed plinking around the Compound with mine yesterday. I came back and sent Ruger a check so that it would "really" be mine. :-)
@28ebdh3udnav 7 жыл бұрын
This is what I want. I want a rifle with iron sights as its primary sights.
@Revilerify 3 жыл бұрын
I want it so badly too. I don't know what it is with iron sights but I like them. And they look like they are good (haven't tried though).
@clc-gl4jn 3 жыл бұрын
Meow
@Generik97 2 жыл бұрын
Iron sights should come with every gun, even if there picatinny iron sights, it never hurts to have them.
@28ebdh3udnav 2 жыл бұрын
@@Generik97 I agree. I think some manufacturers should make some basic rifles with irons as the primary. That would be awesome to keep the tradition alive
@thekalamazookid4481 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah is nonsense that many modern guns don't have them.
@chrisnra1117 10 жыл бұрын
hickok misses with a rifle at 300 yards, gets pissed at it for limited range, and pulls out his glock-which in his hands turns into the worlds most compact sniper rifle
@Pippinm7 10 жыл бұрын
Haha well said! Hickok is the man!
@SonofZ3 7 жыл бұрын
Great review Hickok, thank you! I've been using a Ruger GSR in .308 for a few years now as my primary deer rifle. I've had issues with both the polymer and steel magazines from Ruger, and as a result I switched to Alpha Industries magazines which have worked very well.
@whelenshooter 8 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video several times. It may seem silly to watch it so often, but I enjoy watching this video simply because I like my own Gunsite Scout Rifle, and because hickok45 seems to have so much fun shooting this rifle.
@CHAMBEREDin308 7 жыл бұрын
Bradley Flynn I had a 1 month wait for this gun and I watched this video every night lol and here I am 4 years later still watching it......
@dlpogge 10 ай бұрын
A few years ago I took my daughters to Gunsite for the 270 Rifle class. One daughter and I took Ruger Gunsite Scouts. The other took a Steyr Scout. Five days and about 700 rounds later the rifle felt as comfortable and a pistol and hits from 20 to 400 yards were no problem for any of us. I can strongly recommend both the rifle and the course. Together they are wonderful and a great investment.
@marcfontaine5898 6 жыл бұрын
I bought this rifle after seeing this video...I LOVE THIS RIFLE. Great all around rifle,deer,moose,coyote, ty for the real good videos you give us.. From Canada, Marc
@ChromeArty 5 жыл бұрын
@East Anglian absolutely, anything that will a deer will kill a black bear... grizz is a different story
@Dadguy86 9 жыл бұрын
That's is some fine shooting sir, 230 yards standing with iron sights, impressive. I would love to have one of these rifles.
@hickok45 11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have the polymer mags, too. They are more desirable; I agree.
@hughjair133 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these, thanks in part to this video, loaded up some 308 rounds with trail boss, what a great time!!!
@kirrich9441 4 жыл бұрын
I bought an all weather Scout in .308. I swapped out the rail for an XS rail which had a rear sight mounted on it that had a larger aperture. The Ruger one was too small for these old tired eyes. The rail allowed me to put a Burris P.E.P.R. mount and a XTR Burris 1 x 6 scope. I also put on a Yankee Hill Flash Hider. It is a great all around rifle. So many uses. I also got a couple of plastic magazines to replace the metal one.
@chewchewpark4786 7 жыл бұрын
Another gun I can't afford (yet) to add to my list! 😂 Love watching your videos Hickok45! Usually I get bored listening to people talk and talk and talk instead of shooting, but I really enjoy when you talk. You are like that grandpa with interesting stories. Merry Christmas!
@evilteen2211990 9 жыл бұрын
Hickok 1st rule of thumb, no round left behind
@runamok4 10 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for two years now and I have put hundreds of rounds through it. It's a nice gun. I bought the poly mags and they seem to seat better. I also put the Leupold FX 2.5 x 28mm scope on it. I fired it the first few times with just the ghost rings and it was very accurate. The scope is just a nice addition. Great gun, great review hickok
@ReadymadeBeer 9 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these over a year ago and I've gotten plenty of deer with it. Every time someone sees it they're astounded by it. I'm glad I picked this gun.
@perfectannihilation1295 9 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind. How is the action on this? I heard it's not that smoothe? Looking at the effort Hickocks putting into it I seems true.
@perfectannihilation1295 9 жыл бұрын
Ok. Thank you very much.
@Andrew-er5cf 8 жыл бұрын
Hickok, if you don't quit selling me great guns....(LOL)
@leoleonaids3684 4 жыл бұрын
Ikr bought the rhino cuz of him lol
@tantivymuckermaffikk 8 жыл бұрын
I'm seriously considering this for my next purchase. One of the biggest selling points for me as a lefty is that Ruger offers it in left-handed configuration. It's a beautiful rifle.
@tantivymuckermaffikk 8 жыл бұрын
+James Pimental Cool! Enjoy!
@bradjacobs1844 5 жыл бұрын
Love my Ruger Scout rifle. I use it for just about everything. It a keeper!
@jffry890 10 жыл бұрын
Impulse bought this alongside an M1A after a year of drooling over them both. I was not disappointed.
@donaldsadler9949 10 жыл бұрын
My exact plans. Was getting the M1A first and ran across this at half the price. Got this coming in and will still get the M1A later...lol.
@perfectannihilation1295 9 жыл бұрын
Donald Sadler I ordered mine from Grab a Gun in LEFTY. They seem to have the most reasonable prices generally speaking. I haven't gotten it yet though. This Friday is the magic day though. I am sure I will enjoy it. I hope you do as well.
@theapplianceguru 5 жыл бұрын
I too impulse bought this bad boy lol
@adashiell1 4 жыл бұрын
I just both as well
@--emt 3 жыл бұрын
Can you use the M1A mags with the gunsite scout?
@Gangstatech 12 жыл бұрын
When I first saw the rifle, I fell in love. When he said Jeff Cooper, that was the icing on the cake. Ya just made my day, Hickok!
@gothdeer 13 жыл бұрын
Man, I can never get enough of your videos! You dont do nearly enough good ol' bolt actions!
@cornwasher 2 жыл бұрын
Have only held a scout mounted scope rifle once years ago and immediately came to believe that it may have offered the best combination for fast target acquisition (almost iron-sight like) and large clear sight picture. Checked around for awhile back then but didn't find much interest or come up with a scout mounting arrangement. Now, you put together a .308 (cheap available ammo), drop magazine, Ruger m77 action, attractive overall appearance, and reasonable price and it's a winner for me. My perfect gun!
@Hadrorex 8 жыл бұрын
I bought the exact model with the 16 inch barrel. I love it, I call it my Mexican M14 (I'm the auto-action, LOL) Junked the steel mags (lips were too wide) for the polymer 5 and 10 rounder mags. Carried the 2nd metal mag in my pocket and five paces later the cartridges were bouncing loose! I'm jealous because you get to play with all the toys and I just get to watch your great videos!
@Voxguitarsrock 4 жыл бұрын
It really reminds me of a old friends Lee Enfield jungle carbine. More modern but just as cool!
@malwhite6588 8 жыл бұрын
I love your Presentations! Real to the Point and No Bullshit! Here in Australia We don't have a Bill of Rights as far as Firearms go but I would say to the "Nay Sayers" the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia used to have a Bumper Sticker that said "When Guns Are Outlawed Only Outlaws Will Have Guns" Why are People afraid of Law Abiding Citizens? Shouldn't We be afraid of the Criminals? People Kill People! More People are Killed by Knives so do We Ban Knives? Politicians are Nuttier than Fruit Cake They only look to see what is popular in the Media! And the Media Demonize Gun Owners! Not the Criminals!
@Porty1119 7 жыл бұрын
Mal White Godspeed! Keep on fighting; I do have hope for Australia.
@xmaswitguns 7 жыл бұрын
With anti-gun people it's usually one of two things driving them: 1.) Blame the easiest thing to blame instead of the actual problem, i.e. Criminals. 2.) It's about the State having power over the citizens.
@GeorgiaBoy1961 5 жыл бұрын
Re: "Why are People afraid of Law Abiding Citizens?"It is hard and dangerous work to go after criminals, whereas it is easy to persecute the innocent and claim that the actions taken will catch those who break the law. The other difficulty is that the outlaw generally doesn't abide by the law anyway, when obtaining a firearm - usually getting it in the underworld or black market. So, in order to be seen as "doing something" about gun crime, the government must go after the only "target" available - the lawful firearm owner. And of course, there are those in political circles who want ordinary people disarmed for their own nefarious purposes.
@MattGraunke 3 жыл бұрын
Used one of these for hunting this year. Did not see any Deer. Did shoot at the range. Now I want one. Fantastic gun!
@paulbritt5443 2 жыл бұрын
I have a left handed Ruger gunsite scout 308 and I absolutely love it
@bobbychuckles8764 2 жыл бұрын
I just found a stainless one in great shape and won the auction... Can't wait to fire it.
@fordguy61mi 5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Gunsite Scout in .450 Bushmaster and it’s sweet!
@hickok45 5 жыл бұрын
I have one on loan from Bud's. We'll do a video on it soon.
@johngraesser4911 10 жыл бұрын
As a concept, the short, light, detachable magazine, bolt action rifle dates back to at least the Enfield no. 5 jungle carbine. That dates back almost 70 years ago. Looking at the rifle you were shooting, with the exception of the rail, it almost looks like a jungle carbine. Shoot it without the modern recoil pad and you would see why soldiers detested a short light rifle with a cartridge that kicks like a .303 or .308.
@ChromeArty 5 жыл бұрын
@Luke Weir I had a No.5 ... the recoil was never an issue for me. I know there is a lot of talk about the hars rubber buttpad on em... but it was fine. Honestly! Maybe after a few hundred rounds I'd change my mind however
@Tuka-007 4 жыл бұрын
love seeing the speed of sound in action on his first couple rounds
@jamesklingenberg9382 3 ай бұрын
I went looking for a Ruger Gunsite and it was hard to find . But , thanks to your recommendation of Buds Gun shop , I found one at Buds . Thank you for your “ as usual honest report “ .
@jeffferguson7256 8 жыл бұрын
that gun with a small red dot would be a nice combo
@MrGible 6 жыл бұрын
Primary arm's micro red dots are a charm.
@saskdad115 Жыл бұрын
What about a LPVO mounted forward on the reciever?
@JohannWendt 13 жыл бұрын
0:55 "im not gonna tell you what it is..." me: *looks at Title* *looks at description* "K..."
@bradrook3919 Жыл бұрын
It's a great rifle I've harvested one mule deer from 354 yards with it..and 2 bull elk from around 100 yards...it's pretty accurate. It's a thing I guess...but a lever action just feels right in my hands..this rifle has that going for it only in bolt action..it has that over built Ruger weight but not noticable in the field. It just feels right
@eaglewindrider7700 9 жыл бұрын
Bought this rifle in 2013 after watching his vids on it. I love this rifle, the feel, weight awesome rifle. Changed out the Flash hider and replaced with Muzzle Brake and installed a Burris LED Scope but go back and forth on that. I like Hickock prefer Iron Sights especially the Ghost ring have that on several of my rifles. For those wondering about this rifle try it you won't want to give it back.
@eaglewindrider7700 8 жыл бұрын
+Fern B Both. I replaced the Flash Hider with a Muzzle Brake, installed a LER Scope and what a shooter. Took it out 2 weekends ago along with my Marling Cowboy 45 Colt and Winchester 1886 45-70. I like all my rifles and handguns but this GSR is like a little tank and shoots great especially with the muzzle brake.
@eaglewindrider7700 8 жыл бұрын
+Fern B Actually replaced the Flash Hider with a Compensator; big diff. It is a Flash Hider, Muzzle Brake and Sound Suppressor all in one. Once I can find my receipt I will let you know the brand. I ordered Online worth every penny I paid for it. I also use Ballistol learned that one from Hickock45 works wonders but man does it stink. Learned the hard way use it outside.
@steveh.3370 5 жыл бұрын
5.56, .450 Bushmaster, 6.5 Creedmore
@olderwiser2080 7 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the Ruger and Savage Scout rifles. How about a Steyr Scout review?
@davidhoxit4274 4 жыл бұрын
I love my Ruger Scout Rifle, I miss the teachings of Mr. Cooper, and I love your channel! As a law abiding, tax paying citizen...I am thankful to share our 2nd Amendment rights!! Great video sir!!!!!
@buggin1951 10 жыл бұрын
Another fine review. I appreciate the way hickok45 presents a firearm. It is all information and fact, leaving the viewer to form his or her opinion based on what they see. Thanks
@tomwilliams8675 5 жыл бұрын
I've been contemplating about getting this rifle since it came out. I was binge watching some of your videos and came across this one. You answered all my questions I'm definitely going to put this on my Christmas list. Thanks for another great video on a always great channel. 👍👍👍👍every time
@MrLubeSkyhumper 10 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the crap out of my GSR! Great review as always...
@alexb.6466 8 жыл бұрын
Some what similar to the .303 Jungle Carbine?
@ninjasquirrels 9 ай бұрын
I was today years old when I first saw this video.
@Tronor123 8 жыл бұрын
what I like about him, is he that he is having a good time. Not trying to be super steel face serious, when he talks about the guns. btw Thanks Hickok45 I'm going for this as my first own rifle been looking for months as a LF but they got this one as left hand. :)
@michaelgjanzen 7 жыл бұрын
I gotta stop watching your videos, I can't afford to keep up with you!!
@isellcatlitter 7 жыл бұрын
the trick is hickock45 only reviews most of them, and owns the ones he likes.
@TravisRitenourautismvlogs 10 жыл бұрын
the rifle is offered in a left handed version
@martyzuno4807 6 жыл бұрын
Travis Ritenour really ?!?!
@mcconn27 6 жыл бұрын
Hickok is my hero. Not at all biased that he's from the great state of Tennessee. My home sweet home.
@mericaactual3030 3 жыл бұрын
And here we are in 2021 and there are about +/- 3 decent “scout” “IER” “LER” whatever, optics available. It’s a nice rifle though, I want one.
@NetVoyagerOne 8 жыл бұрын
I have been WAITING for something like this to come around. It's like an oldschool battle rifle!
@SOIBand 10 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Bolt Action Rifles
@ZombieBite1991 12 жыл бұрын
I think the cameraguy needs some love too. I can't imagine sitting there while someone fires rounds off next to me and not flinching at all. Very pro.
@jimmygalloway6016 9 жыл бұрын
Have a Ruger .243 M77 Mark 2 and love it thanks for sharing your video, we all say hello from Ireland.
@johndoee12345 4 жыл бұрын
My wife’s gonna be pissed...
@martiwoodchip4518 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Hickok I received my 308 gunsite scout rifle and took it up to the range a couple weeks ago and man that thing seems to have some pretty serious kick!, do you think a muzzle brake is going to help?. Also I ordered up a Ruger Mini 14 223 Target Rifle and was wondering if you have any suggestions on which brand of ammo to use for consistent accuracy?. I made the mistake of shooting into a paper target with my gunsite that already had been somewhat riddled by my 22 plinking so it was kinda hard to tell where I was hitting and after 12 or so shots I went back to my 22LR. You must be an awfully good shot to nail them targets 230 yards upstream with the stock iron sights, that is good shooting in my book.
@marklucca3044 5 жыл бұрын
I just got this rifle a few months ago. I also placed a high scope mount on it along with a 4.5-18X40 Bushnell scope. That way I can alternate between the scope and the iron sites. Very accurate weapon and great for hog hunting out here in central TX. To quote Col. Jeff Cooper, "Feral hogs beware, I descend upon thee." LOL.
@thatguylb 12 жыл бұрын
As always, you give a great review for the practical all around shooter. I usually check out your reviews and you give lots of great info.
@Returacan 12 жыл бұрын
AGH!!!! NO GONG?!
@bojoe4115 10 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that Mauser.
@WhitePaw80 8 жыл бұрын
I cant help to think that this is a modern day version of a Enfield No.5-Mk1 Jungle Carbine. Very nice weapon.
@lmgtexas Жыл бұрын
I am always interested in Mr. Hickok and his review of various firearms. He’s the man!😎. Just a point of order however, Jeff Cooper, like all United States Marines, is a “Marine”, period! He is not an “ex-Marine” or a “former Marine”, or a “Retired Marine”, he is a “Marine”. And that’s according to Commandant, General James F. Amos, when he stated, “A Marine is a Marine. I set the policy two weeks ago - there’s no such thing as a “former”Marine. You’re a Marine, just in a different uniform and you’re in a different phase of your life. But you’ll always be a Marine because you went to Parris Island, San Diego, or the hills of Quantico”. Nuff said.
@Returacan 12 жыл бұрын
oh yea...i forgot about that part..
@donaldsadler9949 10 жыл бұрын
The Bolt action doesn't seem smooth when he cycles it.
@joshlower1 4 жыл бұрын
Donald Sadler that’s more him getting g used to it I think
@rainerhoffman6360 6 жыл бұрын
I have 2, Ruger Scouts. They are a joy to have. Both equipped with Leupold 2.5 power. Good magazines, short, and the forward scope really is useful. I take mine on hikes and often drop a coyote or other vermin with them. The forward scope makes tracking on a fast target easier. The mags are big but don't get easily misplaced in the pickup and work with my Savage also. It's not a pretty rifle but it works.
@reda.woodcock 4 жыл бұрын
This thing is INSANELY ACCURATE, right out of the box. Long range shooting? Just so y'all know, I got this thing out to 800 yards (3 in a row on an 18in plate) with 175 grain ammo and I bet it would've gone past 1000 yards with 185 grain. Amazing rifle. You can't fucking miss with the iron sights either. And I'm no sharpshooter. Never believe the BS about short-barreled long-range rifle performance being no good. This thing puts them all to shame. Amazing work Ruger! And hell yeah @hickok45 for the great videos!
@trailduster6bt 9 жыл бұрын
There is no point to forward mounting a scope on a gun with no stripper clip guides. Ruger should have made this work with m14 stripper clips.
@Trollygag 9 жыл бұрын
trailduster6bt That's not true at all... Having both a scout with a forward mounted LER scope and several rifles with traditionally mounted scope, I can definitely say there are a lot of advantages to having a forward mounted scope, the most important being that the critical angle between the eye and the scope isn't as important, making it super quick to point. Even 1x magnification sights like the Eotech aren't as fast to point as a forward mounted scope like the Leupold FX-II IER, and sights like the Eotech obscure a lot of your vision around the ring that the thin edge of the scope does not.
@bigmike9128 6 жыл бұрын
I think it sucks that most modern hunting rifles can't use stripper clips. Might as well be using a Lee Metford rifle.
@MrTndtv 4 жыл бұрын
With shorter magazines, one of THE BEST things about a forward-mounted sight is being able to carry your rifle with your left hand over the action, at that PERFECT balance point...
@whitebread556 8 жыл бұрын
Hickok, I can't watch your bolt action videos! Leave that rifle to your shoulder, with your cheek on the stock, when you work that bolt! It drives me off the wall! Please!!! ;)
@hickok45 8 жыл бұрын
+whitebread556 Better unsubscribe then, because I have no interest in bolt action rapid fire. Just a silly awkward exercise to even practice, in my opinion, unless I'm going to war, of course, with a bolt action rifle. :-)
@whitebread556 8 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about me unsubscribing. You can't hear me yell at the screen. No harm, no foul.
@TheLegend-xk9tu 8 жыл бұрын
Hate it when people do that with lever actions
@ddyoder 8 жыл бұрын
you can reload the polymer mags from the top, but not the steel mag that comes w/ the rifle. I've had mine for several years, put about 800 rds through it. In order to cut weight I only use the polymer magazines and I enjoy being able to top load.
@TheLegend-xk9tu 8 жыл бұрын
ddyoder i was trying to load my factory steel mag through the top yesterday
@bradbo3 9 жыл бұрын
I bought one this year...and took it hunting....i did put a long eye relief scope...and it got a Doe at 131 yds on the run. love that you just pull it up and find the target and shoot. LOVE THIS GUN. Its rough and tough looking and beautiful all at the same time.
@highplains7777 9 жыл бұрын
A manly looking weapon and practical for hunting (but not for battle I suppose).
@mmoorehct 11 жыл бұрын
Second tip on this rifle, is on the bolt action operation. This bolt tends stick in places when it is not being pushed directly forward. I have found to really help with this, apply gun grease to the entire bolt assembly, on the top side of the case extractor bar that moves up and down and in the groove it rides in. Replace the bolt and work the action a few times. Now remove the bolt once more and remove any excess grease. Hope this helps anyone with this rifle. It did for me :-). Enjoy!
@GeorgiaBoy1961 Жыл бұрын
Modern CNC machining is of enormous benefit, but the drawback is that almost no-one hand-fits or hand-finishes fine firearms anymore. So you get tight tolerances on a new rifle, and you have to work to wear it in. An old trick used by the USMC back in the day was to use lapping compound on a new bolt and rifle - and via repeated cycles of taking a small amount of surface off, cleaning, re-lubricating and test-firing, those men were able to have bolt-actions that run very quickly and smoothly. Of course, the same process takes place as shots are fired through the rifle, but that takes time. Fine firearms are sort of like fine engines; the parts in them need to be "wear-mated" to function at their best. A new rifle needs some time to be broken in and worn into shape. Just as a new engine needs a break-in period to perform at its best.
@mattpeacock5208 3 жыл бұрын
A 1-4 power long eye-relief scope on that rifle chambered in .243 would be perfect!!!!!
@polishcowboyweeb2948 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, a decade later and gramps haven't changed a bit
@pooppantsmckenzie 11 жыл бұрын
i think i've fallen in love with this little rifle 4 or 5 times now. i think this time i'm going to finally take the plunge and get one. thanks for the review Mr. Hickok and all the others as well
@bradrtorgersen_videos 6 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Ruger Gunsite Scout from Impact Guns in Ogden, UT. Have taken it to both an indoor and an outdoor range. Fired a bunch of Winchester .308 through it, as well as some Aguila NATO 7.62mm. The Winchester performed flawlessly, but the Aguila was less reliable. Had at least one or two duds, per box of 20 Aguila shells. Will be trying some Federal .308 and NATO 7.62mm next, just to compare. I am quite pleased with the weapon so far. Been using iron sights, which are a challenge for a guy who's had double cataract surgery. Even so, I've been putting rounds squarely on the silhouette at both 25 and 50 yards. Very few issues, aside from occasional "hesitant" bolt; once the gun gets really hot. There are definitely far smoother bolts on dedicated .270 and .300 deer rifles. But as a tactical concept rifle, I like the Ruger Gunsite Scout. The 10-cartridge magazine is great, for a bolt rifle. Love the powerful cartridge, which compliments my M&P 15. NOTE: my Ruger came with two polymer 10-round magazines, not metal, which may reflect a factory change.
@TrenchcoatNinja3 4 жыл бұрын
The best selling point about this rifle for me is that it has iron sights.
@dbc603 11 жыл бұрын
Had a great day with my GSR recently...shot a 5-shot, 1" group at 100 yards, with plain old Winchester white box 147 grain FMJ. Never expected a group like that with that kind of ammo, but that little rifle is a shooter!
@ironcurtainofcali 11 жыл бұрын
Usually when people miss, it's their fault. When Hickok45 misses, it's the gun!
@JamesDavis-ek5sq 4 жыл бұрын
Col. Cooper don't want you to fire to empty. You owe him a case of beer.
@Warsign01 13 жыл бұрын
Every since American Rifleman did a review of this rifle it has been on my MUST HAVE list. I am so glad you had a chance to show us this rifle. I like everything about it. The length, weight, sights, sight options, trigger, magazine and its .308! This rifle will be a hit. Score 10/10 for Ruger.
@tonnywildweasel8138 3 жыл бұрын
Still my favorite wood-walk rifle. Greets, T.
@TotallyNotASpy1 11 жыл бұрын
i must say, i've been watching a few of your videos now and i don't watch anything else now regarding firearms, you're always precise in your explanations and sometimes you also show weapons that i've never seen before and that i absolutely love. you're great, keep going!
@peetsnort 4 жыл бұрын
For those moments when you need to reload very carefully and quietly to ensure that you have a follow up shot in a hide, the magazine is priceless
@goalieslayer 13 жыл бұрын
nothing like turning off the phone, closing the emil, and ending the night with a great hickok45 vid
@badgerbob827 8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I enjoy watching you shoot better offhand than most people shoot from a benchrest. Great Rifle...Good review.
@Spitfire515O 11 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty amazed that so many people are here commenting about weight. It comes down to personal preference, but held in 2 hands (it's a rifle after all...) or shoulder-slung the GSR has never felt heavy to me. It weighs as much as one would expect from a rifle. You can put on a poly stock or do other things to reduce weight, but even fully loaded, with a sling I made out of braided para-cord and Harris bipod, my GSR feels slightly heavier than a gallon of milk. Definitely NOT "too heavy."
@kamekazi301 12 жыл бұрын
i love this gun!!!! i own one and took it out hunting and it is the nicest handy little gun ever. its so maneuverable, light and still packs the punch. its especially nice for shorter people like me. im only 5' 2'' and i can carry it all day in the woods!
@farmmur 12 жыл бұрын
This is the rifle I have wanted my entire adult life. When I learned to use the M-14 years ago I wanted a lighter rifle with sights like that. I put a receiver sight on a model 94 Winchester and have used that since the early 1970s. Now that they make the perfect rifle I am too old to get one.
@jakeadair8292 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh the mauser action, flings brass into space, and wont jam even upside down. Really is the best action.
@wout661 13 жыл бұрын
J Coopers Art of the rifle is definatly worth reading. It always seems when i decide on a new toy hickok45 comes out with a video for it.
@shaq0067 11 жыл бұрын
Ruger Gunsite scout rifle with subsonic .308 ammo and a suppressor would make an awesome video
@MrFarangKorat 11 жыл бұрын
I got a trip back in time to when my late father first introduced me to .22 rifle plinking and marksmanship in the 50's. The good old days. Now Daisey BB guns are verboten! God bless Ruger for making this rifle, and Hickok for making this video. I'll buy one this summer. Like Hickok says in the video, THIS IS A COOL RIFLE. Thanks for the great video, sir! And, thank you Jeff Cooper for imagining the Scout Rifle concept. :-)
@GlockumOllie 11 жыл бұрын
I shot in military Highpower matches at a civilian club. One man in particular had a bolt gun. We were all using of course either m16's or m-14's.This gentleman was shooting like a Remington 40x repeater and he would reload with 5round stripper clips. He was competing against Soldiers with Semiautomatic rifles. If you had seen this man shoot this gun you would not say this rifle isn't for self defense. He was a High Master if that tells you anything about his ability to fire this gun rapidly.
@michaele1278 7 жыл бұрын
I am fast becoming a "Ruger" fan. I like all of them, from 10/22 to the Precision Bolt Action Lapua.
@WhoIsJoeShmoe 13 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting one since they came out! I love this little guy, if I had to change one thing I'd probably tack on another 2" of barrel but the difference would be negligible
@porkchopspapi5757 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'd probably chop off a couple.
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