Scout rifle optics question

[u/Busy-Mammoth4540]

Found a Ruger Gunsite scout in .308 and am interested in throwing a holographic optic with a magnifier. I understand that the eye relief isn’t long enough for the traditional scout mount location. I’m not too interested in using stripper clips so I am okay with extending the mounting rail over the action. Just wondering if it has been done before or is worth doing? I know scout rifles can be a bit of a contentious issue but with the direction gun legislation is going I figure a bolt action short to midrange hunting rifle would be good. And I think holographic are cool but I don’t have much experience with them. Is it worth it or tacky?

[u/PteSoupSandwich]

XS Sights makes a rail for the Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle. Its a full length rail that still incorporates a rear sight but allows the mounting of more traditional scopes 👍