Ruger Gun Site Scout

[1956_4x4]

I was looking at a Ruger Gun Site model 6822 yesterday. I've been seriously thinking about getting something in .308 lately. Does anyone have any feedback, be it good or bad, on this rifle?

Smitty

 

[donr101395]

I like my GSR. I put the XS full length rail with peep sight on mine along with a conventional sope; a VXR 2-7.

 

[Crazydoc68]

Also look at the Mossberg MVP. It's a bit cheaper and accepts AR mags. Worth a look.

 

[SAWMAN]

not in 308 though.

would absolutely love to see a mvp chambered in 6.8SPCII. --- sawman

 

[1956_4x4]

Why would you not want it in .308?

Smitty

 

[Clay]

Also look at the Mossberg MVP. It's a bit cheaper and accepts AR mags. Worth a look.

They have excellent reviews, I was reading up on them last week and was impressed. Bud's has them for around $600 or less too.

The Gunsite is supposed to be the only rifle a man will ever need. Very good reviews as well, but a few hundred more ..

 

[SAWMAN]

smitty, i responded to crazydoc68's post re. the mvp. you steted that you wanted something in 308. they are not offered in 308Win. --- sawman

 

[1956_4x4]

smitty, i responded to crazydoc68's post re. the mvp. you steted that you wanted something in 308. they are not offered in 308Win. --- sawman

Ok. Guess I'm a little slower than usual today.

Smitty

 

[Crazydoc68]

smitty, i responded to crazydoc68's post re. the mvp. you steted that you wanted something in 308. they are not offered in 308Win. --- sawman

Here ya go. They are offered in 204, 223/5.56 and 308!!!

http://www.mossberg.com/product/rifles-bolt-action-centerfire-mvp-series-mvp-varmint-mvp-varmint/27700

 

[SAWMAN]

i stand corrected. did not know that. wondering what mags the 308 version uses.

but ..... 24 inch bbl ...... ughhhhhh ! ---- sawman

 

[Crazydoc68]

All the variants have the same calibers. They have a 20" and 18.5" also. Looks like a great deal for the money

 

[Clay]

i stand corrected. did not know that. wondering what mags the 308 version uses.

but ..... 24 inch bbl ...... ughhhhhh ! ---- sawman

'7.62 mm series rifles to accept either M110/SR-25-pattern or M14-type magazines interchangeably, which makes finding spares much easier'

They have this in 18.5 fluted ...
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/84497/redirect

I'm ready to pull trigger on this soon... Love it

 

[1956_4x4]

The MVP Predator with the 18.5" barrel looks pretty good. It's even already threaded. Time to do a little more research since I hadn't even heard about these...

Smitty

 

[Crazydoc68]

The MVP Predator with the 18.5" barrel looks pretty good. It's even already threaded. Time to do a little more research since I hadn't even heard about these...

Smitty

That's why forums are great! Learn about new stuff everyday. Also look into the ruger American ranch. They are sub 400 dollars with a piccatany rail and free floated barrel and threaded comes in 300BO and 5.56.

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/models.html

Doc

 

[gtmcgeejr]

I have the Mossberg MVP in 308 18" barrel and absolutely love it. I looked at the Ruger but after reading and watching review I selected the MVP. It accepts several AR10 mags and the Ruger only worked with 2 brands. The Mossberg was almost 250 cheaper than the Ruger and that was a great selling point. The only way you can get the MVP with a threaded barrel in 308 is to get the patrol model that has the removable flash hider and iron sights. I don't like iron sights on a rifle of this caliber so I selected the predator model. Groups sub 1" at 100yrds. Also when you look for quality scope mounts any Rem 700 2 piece mount fits. I used Leupold mounts with a 3x9x40 Burris.

 

[Idoono]

I have a GSR and absolutely love it. It has become my favorite 308. Would highly recommend getting one if the price does not scare you. I put a Leopold Scout Scope on mine.

Idoono

 

[RackinRay]

I really hope Mossberg comes out with a Patrol in 7.62x39. Be even sweeter if it took AK mags!

 

[daehawc]

The gunsite scout is a great all around rifle. If you want a rifle that fits Col. Coopers concept of the scout, its pretty close. The idea being a rifle that allows the user to quickly and reliably engage a man size target out to the area he can see. They are not benchrest hole punchers but rather a great utility rifle for most all realistic uses.

Down sides, its slightly heavier than Col. Cooper's specs and steel mags are pricey. The polymers can be found for a little cheaper and work just as well.