New Stick - Ruger Gunsite Scout

[jmr40]

It's a good thing the recoil pad is a good one; I was ready to give it back after 5 rounds. Not because I didn't like it, but just because the light weight doesn't absorb the recoil, and it was beating my shoulder.

I've not fired a GSR, but the biggest complaint about them has that they are way too heavy for the intended purpose. That is my impression when handling them. That is why Ruger has recently offered one with a synthetic stock. Even then it is still overweight, just closer to where they should be.

There must be some issue with the stock shape because the weight is actually quite a bit heavier than most modern standard weight sporters in 308. The GSR is heavier than the standard Hawkeye, (and they are among the heaviest rifles you can buy) more than a pound heavier than the Ruger American 308, and 2.5 lbs heavier than my Kimber.

I'll eventually buy one since they are now offered in synthetic. There are just other things more important that I need to be spending money on right now.

 

[Segm3nt]

@jmr

Too heavy? 6.25 lbs is too heavy? I just picked this up...

http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/specSheets/6829.html

I hear the complete opposite of what you said. I know you said you're looking at the synth stock because its lighter but you made claim its still not enough?

I'm going to look at the other rifles you mentioned, but Im weary about what you stated. I don't have any facts to base my rebuttal except what I posted.

When I get home though. I'd like to look at some comparisons...

 

[Segm3nt]

My first thought in differences of weight would be the materials? Its a well built machine meant to last. Stainless steel... Stronger components are not only a lil more expensive but they are generally heavier?

 

[Captains1911]

I never cared much about the fact that the GSR doesn't meet the original Col. Cooper spec for a scout rifle. I bought the rifle for what it is, not for what the "spec" says it should be.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

I never cared much about the fact that the GSR doesn't meet the original Col. Cooper spec for a scout rifle. I bought the rifle for what it is, not for what the "spec" says it should be.

Agree 100%. I wanted a compact, LH bolt action rifle with a DBM, and I'm not going to use an extended eye relief scope anyway.

 

[chicharrones]

There must be some issue with the stock shape because the weight is actually quite a bit heavier than most modern standard weight sporters in 308. The GSR is heavier than the standard Hawkeye, (and they are among the heaviest rifles you can buy) more than a pound heavier than the Ruger American 308, and 2.5 lbs heavier than my Kimber.

Laminate stocks are heavy. Midweight barrel profiles are heavier than thin sporting profiles. Keep a light scope on a GSR and it doesn't handle badly at all. Especially keep a bipod off of it if you don't like extra weight.

It's no flyweight, but it ain't exactly heavy either. I can only imagine how nicely the synthetic stock offsets optics weight compared to my laminate stock. BTW, my GSR feels as small as a .22 rifle in the hands. A tad chunky in weight I suppose, but not chunky with how it feels when you grip it.

 

[Stony]

I have one in .308 and I think it is a joy to shoot. Very accurate, good trigger, and I don't think excessive recoil. I've been shooting hogs with it using a Leupold scope with the firedot redicule. I also picked up one for my buddy in .223, but he hasn't gotten to shoot it yet. I also like the 5 rd. poly mag for it and would love to get one for the .223 also, but they don't seem to be out yet. Nice rifle that does just what it should do..