r/canadaguns • u/Busy-Mammoth4540 • Aug 16 '26

Buy recommendations Scout rifle optics question

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?

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u/IfImBitchyImDrunk Aug 19 '26

My $0.02: I'd go LPVO or a good old 3x9. Magnifiers for hunting are not practical IMO

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u/MongolianChickenLOL 26d ago

Here are my pennies: Henry Supreme with Romeo and Juliet 4 is perfect for coyotes, and can be used for other situations too.

That being said, RAR in x39 with a vortex lpvo works good for hunting too, just not as handy for those other situations.