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A cool .308 followed me home.

JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
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Ever since they came out several years ago, I have wanted a Ruger Gunsite .308 carbine. Well I went back to the gun show to sell a couple more guns and came across a trade opportunity I could not pass up. For a gun I barely had $300 in and $350 cash, she came home with me! It's in great shape and only needs a cleaning. The bore is immaculate and I will be adding an AAC or Surefire brake very soon. Range report to follow.

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The trigger is very smooth with a clean break at probably 4 pounds. The sights are very usable and the 7 inches of picatinny rail make for some nice optical choices. I'm excited about this rifle!
“There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • Cheetoh734Cheetoh734 Posts: 714 Senior Member
    #2
    YOU SUCK!

    Those are so cool, you'll love it.
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  • NNNN Posts: 25,236 Senior Member
    #3
    Very nice, with that break you speak of, it should be a sweet shooter.
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  • minnesotashooterminnesotashooter Posts: 832 Senior Member
    #4
    My next rifle! I am jealous
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  • timctimc Posts: 6,684 Senior Member
    #5
    I like it, Not a fan of scout type set ups but that I like!
    timc - formerly known as timc on the last G&A forum and timc on the G&A forum before that and the G&A forum before that.....
    AKA: Former Founding Member
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  • CHIRO1989CHIRO1989 Posts: 14,848 Senior Member
    #6
    One of those is on my list, you suck.
    I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #7
    timc wrote: »
    I like it, Not a fan of scout type set ups but that I like!

    I never was either, but for pigs or deer in Florida a short rifle is king. I'm not a lever action fan nor a .30-30 fan. So this rifle fits every niche I want it to.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • drsfefadrsfefa Posts: 407 Member
    #8
    I like it!
    Responsible CCW is a lifetime commitment to Avoidance, Deterrence, and De-Escalation.
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Posts: 18,360 Senior Member
    #9
    Have a friend that just bought one...from all reports it's a shooter
    Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
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  • Big ChiefBig Chief Posts: 32,995 Senior Member
    #10
    Good find :guns: Range report when you can.
    It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
    Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
    I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
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  • ZeeZee Posts: 28,409 Senior Member
    #11
    I like that rifle and have had the opportunity to test it. But, not willing to pay the $800 +/- asking price for a Ruger.

    Sounds like you got a good deal, though.
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • WORLD TWORLD T Posts: 262 Member
    #12
    I have one of those. I have a Bushnell Elite Handgun long eye relief scope on mine. I can tell you this gun shoots .69" three shot groups using Hornady 150 grain GMX with 44 grains of IMR8208. I have shot many hogs and deer with this gun. 43 grains of IMR8208 resulted in .41" groups.

    I also bought a 5 rd magazine for mine.
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  • RazorbackerRazorbacker Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
    #13
    Very nice. The Scout concept has intrigued me since Cooper wrote of it. I really like that black shadow laminate. I was going to ask about mags but World T answered that question.
    Your fence needs work:jester:
    Teach your children to love guns, they'll never be able to afford drugs
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  • WORLD TWORLD T Posts: 262 Member
    #14
    Razorbacker wrote: »
    Very nice. The Scout concept has intrigued me since Cooper wrote of it. I really like that black shadow laminate. I was going to ask about mags but World T answered that question.
    Your fence needs work:jester:

    You can also get 3 rd magazines for this gun.
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  • RazorbackerRazorbacker Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
    #15
    WORLD T wrote: »
    You can also get 3 rd magazines for this gun.
    So, like flush? is the 5 rnd flush?
    Teach your children to love guns, they'll never be able to afford drugs
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #16
    Razorbacker wrote: »
    So, like flush? is the 5 rnd flush?

    Neither are flush to the BM.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • RazorbackerRazorbacker Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
    #17
    Jeez, even a 3 rounder ain't flush? Also are the mags AR (10) compatible?
    Teach your children to love guns, they'll never be able to afford drugs
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #18
    Razorbacker wrote: »
    Jeez, even a 3 rounder ain't flush? Also are the mags AR (10) compatible?

    Nope. MSRP on 10rnd mags is $74.99. They make OEM polymer mags for $34.99. The magazines are CRF unlike AR10 mags.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • RazorbackerRazorbacker Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
    #19
    JasonMPD wrote: »
    Nope. MSRP on 10rnd mags is $74.99. They make OEM polymer mags for $34.99. The magazines are CRF unlike AR10 mags.

    I guess I didn't think that one through it being a Ruger with CRF. That must explain the pricey mags. Although now that I think about it I guess I never knew the mag was part of CRF.
    Teach your children to love guns, they'll never be able to afford drugs
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #20
    Razorbacker wrote: »
    I guess I didn't think that one through it being a Ruger with CRF. That must explain the pricey mags. Although now that I think about it I guess I never knew the mag was part of CRF.

    Yep. A CRF box magazine positions the round center to the breech and the rounds under that one double stack.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • farm boyfarm boy Posts: 1,001 Senior Member
    #21
    I like those rifles. You suck.
    I am afraid we forget sometime that the basic and simple things brings us the most pleasure.
    Dad 5-31-13
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  • sakodudesakodude Posts: 4,882 Senior Member
    #22
    Very nice. I want one of those in 338 Federal!!!!! Hope someone at Ruger checks the boards now and then.

    Sako
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  • RazorbackerRazorbacker Posts: 4,646 Senior Member
    #23
    JasonMPD wrote: »
    Yep. A CRF box magazine positions the round center to the breech and the rounds under that one double stack.

    Thanks for the info. Seems I learn something every time I log on here. For instance I recently learned NN likes taking naps on jet aircraft. And Chief somehow managed to become a CWO, how he got past his "woccus illiminatus", we'll never know.
    Seriously, unlike some I have no problem with a Ruger. I have a build I'm ruminating on and my research leads me to wanting a CRF. I doubt a model 70 donor will turn up at the right price, but a Ruger just might. Was corresponding with a guy yesterday who found a blueprinted Ruger action on GB for $500.
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  • JayJay Posts: 4,629 Senior Member
    #24
    Hoover has nothing on you......You suck. :cool2:

    I'd like to have one of those. Just not at the price I usually see them at. It is one of the many on my list of wants....

    Range report, please.....:up:
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #25
    sakodude wrote: »
    Very nice. I want one of those in 338 Federal!!!!! Hope someone at Ruger checks the boards now and then.

    Sako

    Not likely since Mr. Cooper only spoke of this concept in common calibers. :p
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #26
    Razorbacker wrote: »
    Thanks for the info. Seems I learn something every time I log on here. For instance I recently learned NN likes taking naps on jet aircraft. And Chief somehow managed to become a CWO, how he got past his "woccus illiminatus", we'll never know.
    Seriously, unlike some I have no problem with a Ruger. I have a build I'm ruminating on and my research leads me to wanting a CRF. I doubt a model 70 donor will turn up at the right price, but a Ruger just might. Was corresponding with a guy yesterday who found a blueprinted Ruger action on GB for $500.

    I have to admit I am not a Ruger bolt action aficionado and I do not know if all M77 actions are CRF of not.
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • coolgunguycoolgunguy Posts: 6,637 Senior Member
    #27
    Very nice! A buddy has one of those, but his has the bolt on the wrong side!:silly:
    "Bipartisan" usually means that a bigger than normal deception is happening.
    George Carlin
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  • justin10mmjustin10mm Posts: 688 Senior Member
    #28
    JasonMPD wrote: »
    Not likely since Mr. Cooper only spoke of this concept in common calibers. :p

    What do you call the .376 Steyr?
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #29
    justin10mm wrote: »
    What do you call the .376 Steyr?

    Probably $80 a box?
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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  • ZeeZee Posts: 28,409 Senior Member
    #30
    JasonMPD wrote: »
    Yep. A CRF box magazine positions the round center to the breech and the rounds under that one double stack.

    Aren't the mags made by Accuracy International?

    edit: Or at least copied their design?
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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  • JasonMPDJasonMPD Posts: 6,583 Senior Member
    #31
    Zee wrote: »
    Aren't the mags made by Accuracy International?

    At $74.99 each, you may be right...
    “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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