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wagdog
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Thanks. It is a classic, one of the reasons I've always wanted one. It's such a well made little pistol. I've got some mouse fart level .38 rounds that I loaded that aren't that bad to shoot out of it. I did run a cylinder of +P 158gr through it, and yeah, it stings. The gun was built before +P was a thing, so it's actually not rated for it - but the interweb knowledge base says it being all steel that it's fine to run a few cylinders of +P and carry it with +P.
I've toyed with the idea of bobbing the hammer. If I did, I'd get a replacement hammer and bob that one in case I don't like it. I really haven't noticed a problem with it snagging during pocket carry though.
Thanks. I paid $425 for it, which is in the low end of current market value. I've heard they come up in private sales for less, but those days are getting fewer and further between. I've really not seen a great deal come up on a gun in a long while.
wagdog
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I wish I could find prices like that, but it just doesn't seem to happen for me.
I know people have trigger smoothed out in their revolvers, but I never understood the desire to lighten them.
2manband
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I was happy with the deal. I imagine the hammer spring/misfire issue was the reason why, but I couldn't tell that when looking at it at the store. It was marked $350, but I bought the revolver and a rifle at the same time, so I negotiated $50 off each piece.
2manband
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Fun fact - the rifle in that story was a Ruger model 77, with the ugly 90's "canoe paddle" stock. A stainless lightweight model in .270. Like this:
Those ugly bastards seem to be regaining popularity now for some reason. Seems like they command a bit of a premium on gunbroker over the other plastic stocked M77s.
Those ugly bastards seem to be regaining popularity now for some reason. Seems like they command a bit of a premium on gunbroker over the other plastic stocked M77s.
2manband
Kick Henry Jackassowski
The M77 is a great action and the .308 is a great caliber. I'm more for the svelte lines of a sporting rifle than a tactical rifle, but...y'know....different strokes.
I do like the peep sights on the gunsite scout. It's a shame most modern sporting rifles don't come with iron sights any more.
I do like the peep sights on the gunsite scout. It's a shame most modern sporting rifles don't come with iron sights any more.
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The Ruger Scout is super appealing to me too. My main issue with it, and the SA Squad M1a1 or Socom 16, is what kind of long eye relief scopes are available and how good they 'feel' to use. Last thing I want is a rifle that doesn't let you sight quickly but looks 'cool'. I'm officially old and need glasses to read and see up close, so I would think the eye relief on a scope like this would be right in the middle of the worst part of my vision.
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2manband
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I always thought the forward mounted scope idea was just super gimmickry. For quick target acquisition, I'd rather use the regular mounting position but pick a scope that starts at 1x magnification and has a heavy lined reticle. Keep it set to 1x while walking but be able to crank it up to 4x if you're taking a longer shot.
IMO lots of gun geeks over scope their rifles when a lower power (and for the price, higher quality) scope would serve them better. Then again I guess they're not as impressive to one's tacticool buddies, and for a lot of people, that's really what it's all about.
I've missed opportunities while hunting because I accidentally left my scope magnification cranked up too high and couldn't find the animal in the brief window of time that the shot was available. I've never missed one because my magnification was set too low
Yeah, it seems these things would be ideal with something like a large 1x red dot scope and a 3-4x flip down magnifier. Of course, I think the dot on many of those things is 8-10 MOA in size, making it kind of not useful for even a range of 100 yards. I think a 1X with a heavy reticle and magnifier might be the best bet. I too have been screwed out of a shot with a 3-9X scope left at 9x, so I get the too much zoom thing.
Lerxst
spaghetti and blankets
The whole idea of the forward mount is to keep the optic from being over the breech, primarily so the operator can use stripper clips to quickly reload the magazine. From what I've read in the past, Cooper saw the optic more as an accessory and not a requirement. Low power and forward to permit quick close to medium distance targeting w/ both eyes open to retain a field of perf vision. His concept was to build a swiss army knife of sorts; something that could be used everywhere and anywhere but not necess the best tool for a specific job.
mongooz
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yep, that's what jeff had envisioned.
if i were to get one, i would loose the front universal mount, drill and tap the reciever rings, if necessary, and install a proper scope. i don't need strippers, that's what the 10 round box mag is for.
but that's just me.
think Parker-Hale M-85
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mongooz
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Just ordered a bunch of reloading supplies for the 45 LC. Including some of these 325 Gr hard cast lead monsters.
I wonder if I can still get a tag for dinosaur season?
i'm sure you can get a alaskan brown bear tag for next year.
wagdog
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Thumpy.Just ordered a bunch of reloading supplies for the 45 LC. Including some of these 325 Gr hard cast lead monsters.
I wonder if I can still get a tag for dinosaur season?
My son has a 45-70 and has collected the components to reload 200 of them... 405gr FN lead cast. We're planning on doing them over the winter.
telecaster911
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traded in my .40 today on this...
a quick run to the range after work this Tuesday to make me smile.
a quick run to the range after work this Tuesday to make me smile.
mongooz
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that is sweet. 45 ACP?
telecaster911
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Yes. 45acp