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<blockquote data-quote="mightymouse" data-source="post: 2799492" data-attributes="member: 15253"><p>A scout rifle is more compact in barrel length compared to most bolt action hunting rifles, and is therefore generally both lighter and handier. An intermediate eye relief scope of low power (2.5 X, in this case) is mounted forward of the action to allow aiming with both eyes open (as one does with a red-dot optic), thus enhancing peripheral vision and situational awareness as compared to a gun with a standard scope, which is generally aimed with one eye shut. Also, with the scope forward of the action, the internal box magazine can be loaded with cartridges much easier than a traditional bolt action with a low mounted scope, which requires one to feed the rounds in one at a time, a task that can be quite cumbersome under stress. And with a Mauser military action like the FR-8, reloading the magazine is even easier, as the action accepts five round stripper clips. A bolt action is the usual base for a scout rifle, as one of the goals is a simple, robust, easy to maintain rifle of sufficient power.</p><p>Edited to add: the forward mounted scope also allows the user to grasp the rifle at the point of balance, around the receiver, which makes it much easier to tote.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mightymouse, post: 2799492, member: 15253"] A scout rifle is more compact in barrel length compared to most bolt action hunting rifles, and is therefore generally both lighter and handier. An intermediate eye relief scope of low power (2.5 X, in this case) is mounted forward of the action to allow aiming with both eyes open (as one does with a red-dot optic), thus enhancing peripheral vision and situational awareness as compared to a gun with a standard scope, which is generally aimed with one eye shut. Also, with the scope forward of the action, the internal box magazine can be loaded with cartridges much easier than a traditional bolt action with a low mounted scope, which requires one to feed the rounds in one at a time, a task that can be quite cumbersome under stress. And with a Mauser military action like the FR-8, reloading the magazine is even easier, as the action accepts five round stripper clips. A bolt action is the usual base for a scout rifle, as one of the goals is a simple, robust, easy to maintain rifle of sufficient power. Edited to add: the forward mounted scope also allows the user to grasp the rifle at the point of balance, around the receiver, which makes it much easier to tote. [/QUOTE]
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