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I think the Ruger scout rifles have potential. I probably won't buy one, I can accomplish the things I want from a 308 carbine with other guns. Nothing at all wrong with the Ruger, it just has features that I won't use and don't want to pay for.
I like iron sights, but despise forward mounted scopes. It is quite a bit overweight according to Cooper's specs. and for what I want. That is why recoil is so mild.
Your comparison with a levergun in 30-30 is a fair observation.
Overall it is probably the best of the scout concept rifles. I like the fact that the rear peep can easily be removed and replaced and a scope can still be mounted conventionally, which is what I'd do if I bought one. The peep could be pre-zeroed and put back on quick enough. Ruger rings are semi quick detachable with only a screwdriver which is part of a muli-tool that would be nearby for me all the time. They can be replaced and still mantain zero.
If they ever offer it with a synthetic stock and find a way to take 1-1.5 lbs off the weight I'd probably buy one. I like the 18" barreled version better too.
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