M118LR
Master
So round 1 of the Scout Rifle (Ruger Bolt Action Scout Rifle) was exceptionally lightweight, CRF with detachable mags, and has shims for LOP. Unfortunately the 16 inch 1:10 SS Barrel could only manage 2 MOA @ the 100 yard KD Range with Milsurplus ammo. Unfortunately I underestimated the Pew-pew factor in carbine length firearms. If 2MOA is expectation, Pew-pew is a must, and Pew-pew Piston driven is going to be heavier but more reliable afield. So currently I'm debating Springfield's Scout Squad or SOCOM 16. But they require a ($h!tcan) of modifications to field a lightweight Harris Bipod and a Tuner Bio Sling. Now the Ruger had a pillared lightweight synthetic stock, and Springfield offers a lightweight synthetic stock (not pillared) or walnut. I know Mac offers M1A/M-14 fiberglass stocks, yet they ain't lightweight.Since both the Scout Squad & SOCOM start at 8.8 lbs buck naked with the lightweight synthetic stock. Bottom line question, is either offering from Springfield worthy of a starting point for a SCOUT RIFLE? If so, how would you go about modifying it?