Ruger Scout availability; manufacturing and quality of new models; any unique info

[peacebutready]

Good Day All,

I'm considering the new Ruger Gunsite Scout. Right now there aren't many available. Does anyone know when they will be more available at prices lower than MSRP that is typical of rifles in general? I know Ruger is hard at work manufacturing them. I'm concerned about quality issues due to that. How concerned should I be?

Generally, how long should a rifle be in production for the manufacturers to work out any kinks? Is the answer to this question the same for the Ruger Scout?

The other model I'm considering is the Savage Scout. Is there anything about the Savage and the Ruger (or them compared to each other) someone knows that a person will probably not find when doing their research?

Thanks and have a great holiday season.

 

[redbullitt]

I have had mine for a while now. Maybe 300 rounds down it. Havent had a problem yet.

I like that the ruger one takes aics magazines. It is a plus for me since that is what my other rifle uses, AND they are nice lol.

 

[Sam1911]

Does anyone know when they will be more available at prices lower than MSRP that is typical of rifles in general?

They've hyped that rifle up quite a bit, and it is in demand. Prices will fall once the initial demand is filled and there are some of these sitting on dealers' shelves collecting a little dust. I'd guess that'd be a year or more. If they're smart, Ruger will balance out the supply so that they get them into enough people's hands to keep the "buzz" going, but not produce so many that they saturate the market and the price falls.

I know Ruger is hard at work manufacturing them. I'm concerned about quality issues due to that. How concerned should I be?

I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Generally, how long should a rifle be in production for the manufacturers to work out any kinks?

It depends a lot on the manufacturer. I'd say after a couple of years of production you should see a very stable product that works.

Is the answer to this question the same for the Ruger Scout?

Perhaps not. The Scout is hardly a "brand new" design. They've been making the M77 rifle for decades. This is the same thing with a few, largely cosmetic, tweaks. As long as the magazine feeds well (and folks say it does), the gun is going to work.

The other model I'm considering is the Savage Scout. Is there anything about the Savage and the Ruger (or them compared to each other) someone knows that a person will probably not find when doing their research?

Only that I'd probably expect the Savage to be a hair more accurate, given their current reputation for a very high level of precision from a production gun. But these are Scout-ish rifles we're talking about so accuracy really isn't the first priority anyway.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

The SHOT show is happening in mid-Jan. Personally, I'd hold off on buying a scout till after this gun expo. My expectation is that they will roll out new models. I have no firm data on this but I do know there is an international model they sell which has 18" barrel with no flash hider and I think it's stainless. It wouldn't surprise me if it's available in 2012 in the USA. Also, given the clamorning for a lighter rifle, it wouldn't surprise me if a synthetic stock version comes out. Again, all pure speculation on my part but enough for me to want to hold off till after SHOT just to see if other models are introduced.

 

[conhntr]

Sam1911 what does ruger care about dealer markup? Regardless of how many they make they will sell them to the distrubters at the same price regardless of how high the dealers mark them up.

 

[ECVMatt]

I have several hundred rounds through mine with no problems. The new polymer mags are great and work well. They are on sale around the LA area quite often.

The savage is nice, but not quite the same thing. The ruggedness of the components is much less on the savage. They are nice rifles and I have read they shoot very well, but have also heard of the issues with the rear sights and the forward mount.

 

[Sam1911]

Sam1911 what does ruger care about dealer markup?

They probably don't (much), but I'd bet they put a lot of effort into figuring out how to keep public enthusiasm and "buzz" alive for their product. Flooding the market probably isn't the plan. But I'm not on their payroll, so that's just MHO.

 

[whalerman]

I had a chance to buy one from an upstate NY Herb Phillipson's, but passed. It was gone the next day. I wasn't that anxious to get it. Other priorities. But I haven't seen another since. $799.

 

[Lateck]

There has been a number of RGS's through my LGS for $819
The market will support it for now......

As for the GSR it's self... it's a fun rifle to shoot. I love mine.
You can adjust the LOP to fit YOU, and the recoil pad is equal to a Limbsaver!

With all of the scope mounting options one can customize their rifle to their's hearts content.

No problems with around 300 rounds through mine!

Get one!

Lateck,

 

[peacebutready]

The SHOT show is happening in mid-Jan. Personally, I'd hold off on buying a scout till after this gun expo. My expectation is that they will roll out new models. I have no firm data on this but I do know there is an international model they sell which has 18" barrel with no flash hider and I think it's stainless. It wouldn't surprise me if it's available in 2012 in the USA. Also, given the clamorning for a lighter rifle, it wouldn't surprise me if a synthetic stock version comes out. Again, all pure speculation on my part but enough for me to want to hold off till after SHOT just to see if other models are introduced.

Great advice! Thanks.

 

[peacebutready]

Thank you all for your input.

 

[TwoWheelFiend]

I picked one up earlier this summer. Very happy with it. Mounted a Leupold scout scope on it. No problems at all and it shoots great. Got it for $760 at a LGS. All my LGS seem to hav e a few of em in stock. Shot it with the iron sights for the first few months i had it. First time i bought it to the range i was ringing a 10"x12" (approx) gong at 200yds no problem. Love the gun...

 

[jhnrckr]

check out the remington VTR

 

[peacebutready]

Thanks

Thanks all.

 

[RainDownmyBlues]

I want this rifle quite badly... That said, I'm not going to pay $800 for it. I guess the main reason I want it is the ghost ring sights(nigh impossible to find ANY irons on bolts these days, let alone ghost rings), wood stock, handy. I couldn't care less about the scope mount, it's a rifle I would want for the sheer simplicity of it.

 

[splithoof]

It is a good rig...the sights on mine are regulated correctly for a 200 yard zero, and the trigger is quite decent compared to some others. See some of my other posts on this gun.
I paid $730 for it in So Cal earlier this year, but have seen others for $800+.

 

[BruceB]

My wife and daughter gave me a LEFT-HANDED Ruger Scout for Christmas. Haven't had time to fire it as yet, but it surely does look fine.

The trigger breaks cleanly at four pounds....a very usable weight.

I removed the Picatinny rail, since I intensely dislike forward-mounted scopes. The aperture sight, along with an Allen wrench, will live in a recess I'm creating in the interchangeable-length inserts in the butt assembly. I'll end up with a standby sight that can be accessed within a couple of minutes.

A new scope will be receiver-mounted....most likely a New Redfield 2-7X as we've had excellent service from a similar sight on my daughter's 7mm-08 Browning.

This rifle is well-executed. Everyhing seems to be of good quality, and the checkering on the laminated stock is very well done.

I hope to find ONE .308 load which will work in well in all my .308 rifles, both military-type semi-autos and bolt actions. trying to keep ammo separated for each rifle seems like too much hassle for this ol' guy.

One MORE fine firearm , given to me by my wife. They number in the dozens now, I'm sure. This time, I opened a package to find a nice black T-shirt with the Ruger logo on the front. After admiring it, I put it aside. Daughter says, "Dad, you'd better look at the back."

Yes indeed....custom-embroidered on the back, it said " I finally got my Gunsite Scout!" Then they dragged out the long box from where it was hidden in a closet. Happy? YES, you might say I'm happy!

 

[scramasax]

D&T in Nashville has a Ruger in stock. Been real tempting. Rifle is configured well. I've had a Savage Scout for several years, it's been a good rifle but doesn't equal the Ruger.

Good luck in your search, they are out there.

Cheers,

ts

 

[Rob96]

A local dealer has them in right or wrong hand for $709.

 

[peacebutready]

D&T in Nashville has a Ruger in stock. Been real tempting. Rifle is configured well. I've had a Savage Scout for several years, it's been a good rifle but doesn't equal the Ruger.

Good luck in your search, they are out there.

Cheers,

ts

The current Savage model is different than the one they had in the beginning of the decade.

I guess the Mauser (spelling?) action is something good about the Ruger.

 

[swamp rooster]

I have had my Ruger Scout for almost a month and love it . It nice to handle and shoots very good. I like the iron sites on it . Just an all around nice little rifle. Swamp Rooster

 

[JustsayMo]

I've had mine since February and have over 1,000 rounds down the pipe with over 40 different loads (47gr - 220 grain, jacketed and cast, subsonic and supersonic). I like the rifle a lot.

The new polymer mags are great.

It'll be interesting to see what Ruger will offer at the shot show. I hear (from a guy who knows a guy...) that a 223 Scout is in the works.

 

[MAKster]

Savage is coming out with a bolt action with rifle sights called the Hog Hunter. It sounds like a good idea for people who want a bolt rifle with useable iron sights at a price much lower than the scout rifles.

 

[eazyrider]

I have had mine for a few months and I love it. Easily my favorite rifle. No problems whatsoever, I paid 800 bucks for mine.

 

[RainDownmyBlues]

Savage is coming out with a bolt action with rifle sights called the Hog Hunter. It sounds like a good idea for people who want a bolt rifle with useable iron sights at a price much lower than the scout rifles.

That's good to hear. I essentially want a bolt rifle with irons. Hopefully they put some decent sights on it rather than the old beaver tail and blade.