Plinker wrote:Hey Guys, looking at a general purpose 308 rifle and looking for opinions/advice on whether the scout configuration will work for stalking sambar,
Cheers
bladeracer wrote:Plinker wrote:Hey Guys, looking at a general purpose 308 rifle and looking for opinions/advice on whether the scout configuration will work for stalking sambar,
Cheers
What do you mean by "scout configuration" exactly?
Usually it just means a long eye relief scope mounted down the barrel. If that works for you then I can't see a problem.
Personally I can't work with a scout scope.
juststarting wrote:Savage scout (https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11Scout) in 308 - 7.8 pounds, 3.5kg - that's pretty heavy for stalking. Then add scope. Add ammo. You'll feel it. I'd 308 is very practical, but the rifle is not. You should aim for under 3kg for 'walking around hills' gun.
juststarting wrote:No, not most. 30-06+ yes, but 308 - no. 7.8 pounds is not a stalking gun.
He said stalking. In VIC and you'd agree that's up and down the gullies for hours with rifle in hand. I have a Tikka T3 CTR in 308, when it was in factory stock - 3.4kg. Then add scope. I felt it and I am not exactly unfit. We are not talking just a diet here, but a full blown training routine for that weight lol. I hated it.
I then moved to Browning Composite Stalker which is very lite and I absolutely love it.
juststarting wrote:No, not most. 30-06+ yes, but 308 - no. 7.8 pounds is not a stalking gun.
He said stalking. In VIC and you'd agree that's up and down the gullies for hours with rifle in hand. I have a Tikka T3 CTR in 308, when it was in factory stock - 3.4kg. Then add scope. I felt it and I am not exactly unfit. We are not talking just a diet here, but a full blown training routine for that weight lol. I hated it.
I then moved to Browning Composite Stalker which is very lite and I absolutely love it.
Plinker wrote:Thanks for all the comments guys. I like the look/features of the Savage scout and like the accutrigger (I have a Savage 22 FVSR). BIt of a worry reading some of the reviews though - very finicky with ammo selection and needs hand loads (can't be arsed) for decent groupings...
Gwion wrote:Get a standard hunting weight rifle. Have the barrel shortened to about 19". Take a tiny bit off the butt so that your arms are nice and tight to your body when you pull. Fit a pic rail so you can mount what ever fast focusing optic you like to it with good eye relief.
Vua la..... you now have a light weight, fast pointing, stable to aim hunting rifle with a stiff barrel that can handle a string of fire and maintain POI if you need it to.....
bigfellascott wrote:Gwion wrote:Get a standard hunting weight rifle. Have the barrel shortened to about 19". Take a tiny bit off the butt so that your arms are nice and tight to your body when you pull. Fit a pic rail so you can mount what ever fast focusing optic you like to it with good eye relief.
Vua la..... you now have a light weight, fast pointing, stable to aim hunting rifle with a stiff barrel that can handle a string of fire and maintain POI if you need it to.....
Or you could just buy something like this which will suit the high country sambar perfectly I reckon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMwXn6wl8nI
Spiney wrote:Just thinking ouside the square here, but how about a Ruger american ranch rifle in 450 bushmaster. Small, light and hits like a sledge hammer (apparently). Only downside is ammo availabilty and cost, but if you hand load and cast bullets not a huge big deal. Basically a reinvention of the old 45-70 but in a small carbine.
Gwion wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Gwion wrote:Get a standard hunting weight rifle. Have the barrel shortened to about 19". Take a tiny bit off the butt so that your arms are nice and tight to your body when you pull. Fit a pic rail so you can mount what ever fast focusing optic you like to it with good eye relief.
Vua la..... you now have a light weight, fast pointing, stable to aim hunting rifle with a stiff barrel that can handle a string of fire and maintain POI if you need it to.....
Or you could just buy something like this which will suit the high country sambar perfectly I reckon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMwXn6wl8nI
I like it! Good for lefties as well.
Good honest review as well.