Ruger introduce their Gunsite Scout Rifle several years ago. Based upon Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept, the Ruger Gunsite produced a compact, bolt-action rifle, that met many of Cooper’s goals. The one area that was outside of Cooper’s specifications was weight. Cooper called for a rifle no more than 6.6 lbs. but the Ruger Gunsite came in between 7.1 to 7.3 lbs. depending on selection.
This year Ruger expanded their Gunsite Scout Rifle offerings in both 5.56mm and 7.62mm. The new .308 caliber offerings have a black composite stock that helps reduce the weight to a Cooper-approved 6.25 lbs. In addition, the 5.56mm versions have the option to be built for specifically left-handed shooters.
Common Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle features:
- Non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor is the most positive case extraction system ever invented, and features a fixed blade-type ejector that positively ejects the empty cases as the bolt is moved fully rearward.
- Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning
- The forward-mounted Picatinny rail allows for the mounting of modern optics
- Patented integral scope mounts, machined directly on the solid-steel receiver, provide a stable mounting surface for scope rings (scope rings included)
- Soft rubber buttpad with spacers allow the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters or varying levels of outerwear or defensive gear (three 1/2” spacers included)
- Glass-reinforced nylon trigger guard and magazine well
- Rugged, one-piece, stainless steel bolt
- Three-position safety
- Sling swivel studs.
New 5.56mm versions:
- Overall length – 37.0″ – 38.5″ depending on recoil pad selection
- Barrel length – 16.1″
- Length of pull – 12.75″ – 14.25″ depending on recoil pad selection
- Weight – 7.1 lbs. (unloaded)
- Twist rate – 1:8″
- Muzzle threads – 1/2″ – 28
- Capacity – 10 rounds from detachable box magazine
- Optional barrel finishes – Matte black alloy and Stainless steel cold, hammer-forged options
- Stock – Black laminate, fixed
- Available in both Right-hand and Left-hand options
- MSRP – $1,075 for matt black alloy barrel; $1,139 for stainless steel option (prices are the same for LH configuration)
New 7.62mm versions:
- Overall length – 37.0″ – 38.5″ depending on recoil pad selection
- Barrel length – 16.1″
- Length of pull – 12.75″ – 14.25″ depending on recoil pad selection
- Weight – 6.25 lbs. (unloaded)
- Twist rate – 1:10″
- Muzzle threads – 5/8″ – 24
- Models 6829 and 6830 feature a composite stock with a forward aluminum bedding block and rear aluminum pillar that positively locate the receiver and free floats the barrel
- Capacity – 10 rounds from detachable box magazine
- Optional barrel finishes – Black, matte alloy and stainless steel cold, hammer-forged options
- Stock – Black composite, fixed
- Optional muzzle pieces – Ruger bird-cage flash suppressor; or Muzzle brake
- Optics – Fixed 3-prong front post; adjustable Ghost Ring rear sight
- MSRP – $1,075 for Matte black alloy steel; $1,139 for stainless steel.
