Stony (see #2 above) has a Scout in .308, he then presented me with one in .223 with a laminated stock. I too mounted the scope in a traditional fashion negating the idea of a Scout rifle, however it better fits my needs. The .223 is a heavy rifle by comparison but an easy shooter and very accurate. The action on my rifle was slick when I received it and some numbers of rounds later it may be a bit smoother but not enough to notice without concentration.
One of my favorite Rugers is a Ranch American in 300 Blackout, new models take an AR mag, the way it should have been designed originally instead of having a trouble prone and fragile junker magazine in mine. The rifle has good balance and accuracy.
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