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I've currently got a thing for the Ruger Gunsight Scout--in particular, the 6830 synthetic stock in 308. I've liked these rifles since they were announced several years ago. It was my introduction to a "scout" rifle; or more specifically the scout setup.
https://ruger.com/products/scoutRifle/specSheets/6830.html
I like the idea, but I'll admit: I've never shot a rifle in the scout setup. I'm a fan of versatility, Jack of All Trades kind of person. Being on a nearly constant tight budget, I don't get to play in the new gun waters very often. So when I do come across some coin, it's got to be a slam dunk for me.
I know some others on the forum have one or have shot one. Are there any pearls of wisdom you can offer that I can't gleen from YouTube videos or review articles?
I don't currently own anything larger than 223/556, so the 308 is attractive for a "heavy" shot added to my armory. I've also not owned a bolt action rifle, so that's appealing too.
Total n00b question about 308/765: How do you know when it's NOT safe to interchange the two rounds in a rifle? I know most AR's call out what they're chambered for and the rule of thumb is to get one for 556 which will shoot 223. I'm not finding such a rule of thumb for 308/765.
https://ruger.com/products/scoutRifle/specSheets/6830.html
I like the idea, but I'll admit: I've never shot a rifle in the scout setup. I'm a fan of versatility, Jack of All Trades kind of person. Being on a nearly constant tight budget, I don't get to play in the new gun waters very often. So when I do come across some coin, it's got to be a slam dunk for me.
I know some others on the forum have one or have shot one. Are there any pearls of wisdom you can offer that I can't gleen from YouTube videos or review articles?
I don't currently own anything larger than 223/556, so the 308 is attractive for a "heavy" shot added to my armory. I've also not owned a bolt action rifle, so that's appealing too.
Total n00b question about 308/765: How do you know when it's NOT safe to interchange the two rounds in a rifle? I know most AR's call out what they're chambered for and the rule of thumb is to get one for 556 which will shoot 223. I'm not finding such a rule of thumb for 308/765.