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ClarkEMyers · March 5, 2006, 02:44 PM

Then by all means go with the Steyr marked Leupold and Steyr rings. As Colonel Cooper never tires of reminding us the Scout is rig, a combination of ingredients, not a rifle.

The proper scope is something such as the Leupold intermediate eye relief scout scope (fixed focus and fixed low power) - that's what normally ships with the Mannlicher Scout in the Cooper Package. It works beautifully.

Higher power scopes might be used from the bench for load testing but the Steyr furnished scope works well with practice on a proper aiming point - see Cooper or Fr. Frog. Moreover a different sighting arrangement is necessary if shots close to the sun - as a rising or setting sun from a stand - are expected.

The Steyr marked Leupold uses heavier cross-hairs than some other versions. The Steyr rings are very rugged but of course not quickly detachable. There is no need for any different scope for hunting at ranges up to 100 meters and no possible improvement in today's market.

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March 5, 2006, 02:44 PM	#6
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	Then by all means go with the Steyr marked Leupold and Steyr rings. Then by all means go with the Steyr marked Leupold and Steyr rings. As Colonel Cooper never tires of reminding us the Scout is rig, a combination of ingredients, not a rifle. The proper scope is something such as the Leupold intermediate eye relief scout scope (fixed focus and fixed low power) - that's what normally ships with the Mannlicher Scout in the Cooper Package. It works beautifully. Higher power scopes might be used from the bench for load testing but the Steyr furnished scope works well with practice on a proper aiming point - see Cooper or Fr. Frog. Moreover a different sighting arrangement is necessary if shots close to the sun - as a rising or setting sun from a stand - are expected. The Steyr marked Leupold uses heavier cross-hairs than some other versions. The Steyr rings are very rugged but of course not quickly detachable. There is no need for any different scope for hunting at ranges up to 100 meters and no possible improvement in today's market. .