Modernized Scout Rifle

[Almost Jack Burton]

https://www.springfield-armory.com/...scout-squad-rifles/m1a-scout-squad-308-rifle/I don’t have any desire for a bolt action scout rifle.

The ghost of Col. Jeff Cooper is displeased at your opinion.

 

[El Pablo]

The ghost of Col. Jeff Cooper is displeased at your opinion.

Cooper is dead, I’m not yet…

 

[Almost Jack Burton]

1 of the small hurdles has been cleared, kind of.
Mounted the backup Iron sights.
Used magpul pros the elevation is of by .05 between the front and rear mounting rails. But I don't think it will be that big of a deal.

 

[okietom]

I personally would go for the Ruger American ranch platform. The 762x39 meets the midrange caliber requirement, it’s light, accurate, and takes box mags. You can buy a scout rail with iron sights built on to it for the rifle, and then mount a scout scope. I think skinner makes the scout rail for it. Mine is just wearing a primary arms LVPO with the x39/300bo bdc reticule at the moment.

One of the Shooting Illustrated writers made one from a Ruger American. He wrote an article on it. He was who talked Ruger into making the Ruger Scout Rifle.

 

[okietom]

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/scout-rifle-build-robar-ruger-american-scout/

 

[rc508pir]

Cooper is dead, I’m not yet…

Jeff Coopers 50 year old scout rifle concept. Nope

 

[HoLeChit]

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/scout-rifle-build-robar-ruger-american-scout/

Yeah, I’m wanting to put together a 308 rifle of that flavor I think.

 

[Dumpstick]

Before you read this, know that I do not own an AR style firearm.

Isn't the AR the (more) modern version of Cooper's idea? Think about it.

That being said, I do like Cooper's concept, and I like the looks of the rifle.

 

[mightymouse]

Scout rifles are old school, so here's an old school approach: an FR-8 Spanish Mauser in an aftermarket stock.

 

[Dumpstick]

I like it!