No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
But in 2012, Ruger surprised the world by introducing the Gunsite Scout Rifle<\/a>, or GSR. Admittedly, the Ruger GSR does not adhere to every element of Cooper\u2019s scout rifle concept. According to Gunsite instructor Ed Head, who worked with Ruger on the project, that was not the intent. Ruger\u2019s goal was to offer a modern general-purpose rifle based on the scout rifle concept\u2014a rifle that would have broad appeal. It could not have been more successful. The Ruger GSR, in all of its many variants, is one of the best-selling rifles in the company\u2019s line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
But in 2012, Ruger surprised the world by introducing the Gunsite Scout Rifle<\/a>, or GSR. Admittedly, the Ruger GSR does not adhere to every element of Cooper\u2019s scout rifle concept. According to Gunsite instructor Ed Head, who worked with Ruger on the project, that was not the intent. Ruger\u2019s goal was to offer a modern general-purpose rifle based on the scout rifle concept\u2014a rifle that would have broad appeal. It could not have been more successful. The Ruger GSR, in all of its many variants, is one of the best-selling rifles in the company\u2019s line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Savage Arms entered the scout rifle market with its take on Cooper\u2019s concept. Although the company\u2019s rifle was moderately successful, it was really nothing more than a standard Savage bolt action with a provision for the mounting of the forward optic, which became known as a scout scope. The high prices of the Steyr, the lack of uniqueness of the Savage and the new-millennium madness surrounding the AR-15 seemed to push the scout rifle concept into extinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in 2012, Ruger surprised the world by introducing the Gunsite Scout Rifle<\/a>, or GSR. Admittedly, the Ruger GSR does not adhere to every element of Cooper\u2019s scout rifle concept. According to Gunsite instructor Ed Head, who worked with Ruger on the project, that was not the intent. Ruger\u2019s goal was to offer a modern general-purpose rifle based on the scout rifle concept\u2014a rifle that would have broad appeal. It could not have been more successful. The Ruger GSR, in all of its many variants, is one of the best-selling rifles in the company\u2019s line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The Steyr Scout rifle was a radical, innovative concept. It could be argued that it\u2019s the pinnacle representation of the general-purpose rifle. The problem was, at $2,100, it cost too much for the average guy who might consider a one-rifle answer. Folks with that kind of cash seemed to prefer rifles built for specialized tasks and pursuits. So, as ideal as the Steyr Scout was, sales languished, and it seemed only those worshiping Col. Jeff Cooper became Steyr Arms\u2019 customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Savage Arms entered the scout rifle market with its take on Cooper\u2019s concept. Although the company\u2019s rifle was moderately successful, it was really nothing more than a standard Savage bolt action with a provision for the mounting of the forward optic, which became known as a scout scope. The high prices of the Steyr, the lack of uniqueness of the Savage and the new-millennium madness surrounding the AR-15 seemed to push the scout rifle concept into extinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in 2012, Ruger surprised the world by introducing the Gunsite Scout Rifle<\/a>, or GSR. Admittedly, the Ruger GSR does not adhere to every element of Cooper\u2019s scout rifle concept. According to Gunsite instructor Ed Head, who worked with Ruger on the project, that was not the intent. Ruger\u2019s goal was to offer a modern general-purpose rifle based on the scout rifle concept\u2014a rifle that would have broad appeal. It could not have been more successful. The Ruger GSR, in all of its many variants, is one of the best-selling rifles in the company\u2019s line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The Steyr Scout rifle was a radical, innovative concept. It could be argued that it\u2019s the pinnacle representation of the general-purpose rifle. The problem was, at $2,100, it cost too much for the average guy who might consider a one-rifle answer. Folks with that kind of cash seemed to prefer rifles built for specialized tasks and pursuits. So, as ideal as the Steyr Scout was, sales languished, and it seemed only those worshiping Col. Jeff Cooper became Steyr Arms\u2019 customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Savage Arms entered the scout rifle market with its take on Cooper\u2019s concept. Although the company\u2019s rifle was moderately successful, it was really nothing more than a standard Savage bolt action with a provision for the mounting of the forward optic, which became known as a scout scope. The high prices of the Steyr, the lack of uniqueness of the Savage and the new-millennium madness surrounding the AR-15 seemed to push the scout rifle concept into extinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in 2012, Ruger surprised the world by introducing the Gunsite Scout Rifle<\/a>, or GSR. Admittedly, the Ruger GSR does not adhere to every element of Cooper\u2019s scout rifle concept. According to Gunsite instructor Ed Head, who worked with Ruger on the project, that was not the intent. Ruger\u2019s goal was to offer a modern general-purpose rifle based on the scout rifle concept\u2014a rifle that would have broad appeal. It could not have been more successful. The Ruger GSR, in all of its many variants, is one of the best-selling rifles in the company\u2019s line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can speculate about why, after 20 years, there seems to be a scout rifle revival. It could be that many folks interested in the utility of a general-purpose rifle have become bored with the AR platform. Maybe from a prepper or survivalist standpoint, the lack of complexity associated with a simple bolt-action rifle makes more sense. Or, perhaps Cooper, his concept and Steyr were about two decades ahead of their time. Whatever the reason, interest in scout-style rifles is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are there more commercial scout rifles than ever, but there\u2019s also a suitable selection of scout rifle accessories, including speed slings and scout scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the popularity of scout rifles, it seemed ideal to again have a conference to discuss and help further understanding of the concept. Unlike the first conference, which was intended to define parameters, this was more of a revival. We invited manufacturers, gun writers, and scout rifle experts to spend three days training, one day competing and testing, and a final day discussing the state of the scout rifle as it stands today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our goal was to help manufacturers make better scout rifles and inform the uninformed about the immense utility of the guns. What is that utility? How can a rifle conceptualized so long ago have a place in the modern world of firearms? Sheer simplicity is a major aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The .308 Winchester can accomplish most of what any rifle shooter needs. I\u2019ve used it to shoot critters like prairie dogs and and large game like elk and moose. For many years, the .308 Winchester was also considered the ideal precision and even long-range rifle cartridge. Inside 800 yards, the .308 Winchester performs very well. Let\u2019s face it, at that distance, most of us can\u2019t hit anything smaller than an outhouse with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The long-eye-relief scout scope has become emblematic of the scout rifle. And even though ultra-compact reflex and red-dot sights seem to be all the rage, those who have tried them realize the limitations imposed by the lack of minimal magnification. The scout scope, with its limited or variable magnification, offers an ideal balance of snap shooting and medium- to long-distance capabilities like no other optic.\u00a0Remember, the concept was for a general\u2014not specific\u2014purpose rifle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features of commercial scout rifles are also appealing, such as their reserve ghost-ring sights, threaded muzzles, compatibility with high-capacity detachable magazines, and their ruggedness and reliability. The modern scout coincides with the popular prepper mindset. They are Katrina rifles, survival rifles or even apocalyptic end-of-days guns that are uncomplicated to operate, service and shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compactness and light weight are also prime hallmarks of the platform. Admittedly, some of the modern commercial scout rifles fall outside of Cooper\u2019s weight and length restrictions. But, for the most part, they embrace the spirit of the concept. They make for good truck or UTV rifles that are easy to transport, comfortable to carry and swift to get into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from the practical application and common sense of the concept, scout rifle accessories that were difficult to find or almost non-existent a decade ago are now readily available and in more variations. Burris<\/a>, Hi-Lux<\/a>, Leupold<\/a>, Vortex<\/a> and Weaver<\/a> offer scout scopes of fixed or variable power. Andy\u2019s Leather<\/a> and Galco<\/a> offer excellent renditions of the Ching sling or similar speed slings. Hornady has a wide selection of ammunition ideal for any scout rifle application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has changed from when Cooper envisioned the scout rifle. A world that once seemed stable has transitioned into one of uncertainty. Its inhabitants have learned that in times of crisis, they are their own first and possibly only line of defense. A scout rifle fills that niche. It\u2019s a weapon system that can be legally owned and taken almost anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No wonder this rifle has a revived appeal. It was clear at the 2016 Scout Rifle Conference that the learned participants in attendance found the concept ideally suited to the modern world. In fact, some doubters left with their minds changed. I believe we will continue to see new interpretations and even an evolution of the original concept. Scout rifle purists might scoff at the slightest deviation from Cooper\u2019s vision. In the end, it\u2019s all about the shot and the rifle that can help you make the widest variety of shots in the best, easiest way. The scout rifle is here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor\u2019s Note: <\/i>Richard Mann\u2019s <\/b>The Scout Rifle Study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a free-access web format.<\/i> For more information, check out thescoutrifle.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","post_title":"Is the Scout Rifle Concept the Best Personal Defense Gun?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"scout-rifle-personal-defense","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-13 14:19:22","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-13 18:19:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/09\/05\/scout-rifle-personal-defense\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0The 12 Commandments of Rifle Shooting & Deadliness<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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