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What is a scout rifle? — 2 Answers

by Ws, from TX, United States Asked on June 12, 2018

Name Bushnell Trophy 2-7x36mm Multi-X Reticle Rifle Scope, 3.9 in Eye Relief (2.8)
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Answered by Nick, guest, from MI, United States, on June 15, 2018

Coined by Jeff Cooper in the 1980s, a scout rifle is typically a bolt action carbine (no longer than 1 meter and no heavier than about 6.6 pounds) chambered in .308 or 7mm-08 although other calibers can apply. Scout rifles usually have a forward mounted low powered scope with plenty of eye relief. It is meant to be an all-around general purpose rifle powerful enough to kill anything within reason. Exact standards and guidelines written by Cooper exist.

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Answered by Wm Palmer, member, from SC, United States, on June 14, 2018

It is a style of rifle that uses a forward mounted scope . The scope is mounted forward of the action on the bbl. usually. It was the protege of Col Jeff Cooper...several companies including Steyer and Ruger make them

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