r/canadaguns • u/BigBronto19 • 1d ago
Buy recommendations Ruger Gunsite Scout Scope Switch
Hey everyone, first off not my picture just one off the internet.
Picked up a gunsite scout and have been considering switching from the front mounted scout scope to a traditional mounted lpvo and full rail. In my opinion an lpvo is just a modern evolution of the scout concept and since the ruger takes box mags the whole feeding the gun with stripper clips thing is moot.
A big reason I’m even considering this route is so I can run a top mounted red dot and still fire with NVG’s on.
Anyone switch over their scout or just have general info on any upgrades or work you did to yours?
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u/Datlimetho Cz Fan Boy 1d ago
This will help you
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u/DiomedesWrath 1d ago
Lol I was about to comment the very same "aon the Scout" video. The man's a class act
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u/BigBronto19 1d ago
Thanks can’t get any closer than that!
The lpvo low power issue of finding the reticle could be sorted out with an Eotech voodoo type reticle (had one on a famae that I loved) to get the both of both worlds but that involves some serious money on an optic or careful selection of the reticle.
Happy to see it’s not a crazy idea though!
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u/He4vyD00dy 1d ago
I have the xs site rail with the peep sight on mine and I love it. I have tried it with a few normal scopes and it’s definitely the way to go
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u/BigBronto19 1d ago
That’s the rail I’ve got my eye on, seems to be pretty scarce here at the moment though. Where’d you find yours?
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u/preferablyoutside 1d ago
I’ve had three different versions of the Scout and am currently running a 16.5” Savage.
For pure shootability and availability the LPVO is the right move. I like my Burris 1-6 and can comfortably slap steel to 400Y with it. I had the PEPR mount setup for a hot minute but switched to just rings as it fit better in a scabbard, it’s pretty dang fun with the red dot.
They also make a helluva good hunting rifle even though the Tikka kids gnash their teeth as it has less than a 26” barrel.