SaigaKen 338 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Looking at this one......wants $1100. Dont know if I'm sold on it or if I should wait around for a deal on a Springfield..... Ruger Gunsite Scout in excellent condition. Includes Ruger solid mount bases and a Ruger Redfield Revolution 3-9x50 with sunshade and butler creek flip caps. Trigger has been polished and a decelerator buttpad has been installed.Will include 2 AICS steel mags and one Ruger original polymer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Those are pretty nice rifles, but Id rather have an M1A. Plus around here I can get those rifles for 700-800. I wouldnt want to pay 1100 for it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 M1A scout is damn nice as well. You can't beat them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjj342 632 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I just shot my buddy's ruger scout the other day. He paid 900 for the rifle, 250 for the scope and 100 for the scope mount. So id say the one you are looking at is priced alright . For a bolt action, its handy, accurate and smooth as silk, if you want to spend that much. Id probably pop an archangel on my mosin carbine, get a bent bolt handle, scope mount and scope and 880rds and still spend less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonking 149 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 If you want a 16" 308, just buy a Vepr. Centerfire has them cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I wanted one after I sold my built SPS Tactical off. Then I bought it back. That's a nice rifle, but expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 I don't know if the Vepr .308 is in the same category as a Match M1A. I could be wrong, but I would much rather have the M1A/M-14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
filthygovemploye 64 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 ya, for 1100 you could get an AR-308 or a vepr... yeah its mag fed with a flash hider, but its a bolt gun... any semi 308 is better for my money. or a vangaurd or savage. but those are half the price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'd get the real deal, a Steyr Scout. The ruger can be found brand new for around 700 bucks if you look around. The trigger job is always a red alert for me unless they can document who did it and they have a good reputation. Lots of hacks out there that do trigger jobs. The scope, to me, is a piece of trash. Not only is is, in my opinion, a piece of shit chink glass, it defeats the purpose of a scout rifle and it's function. Who the hell puts a big honking variable on a scout rifle? The magazines are valuable but again, they turn a scout rifle into something else. You asked and got my asshole opinion. If I were you, I would run and look up the history of the scout rifle and you may end up with a nice Cooper with the right glass on it! Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'd get the real deal, a Steyr Scout. The ruger can be found brand new for around 700 bucks if you look around. The trigger job is always a red alert for me unless they can document who did it and they have a good reputation. Lots of hacks out there that do trigger jobs. The scope, to me, is a piece of trash. Not only is is, in my opinion, a piece of shit chink glass, it defeats the purpose of a scout rifle and it's function. Who the hell puts a big honking variable on a scout rifle? The magazines are valuable but again, they turn a scout rifle into something else. You asked and got my asshole opinion. If I were you, I would run and look up the history of the scout rifle and you may end up with a nice Cooper with the right glass on it! Good luck! The rifle and its current setup are not worth the asking price, IMO. I wouldnt pay no more than 800 for the whole thing. But thats just me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaKen 338 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah, prob not a good value Thanks guys 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 M1A continues to have QC issues with receivers AFAIK. Shame too cause it was once a very nice rifle, may still be by luck of the draw. I kind of shun them due to NATO ammo rating, yeah I know, but if its not rated for 308 I pass. The scout rifle concept has been twisted so badly I dont know if it matters any longer. Field of view, low mag long eye relief, combat caliber, and light weight seem the last vestiges IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 The spring field arms M-14/M1A is a proven weapon system with a damn fine reputation. If you buy a knock off you get what you pay for period. I have owned two. Never a complaint. Ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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