So, I've pretty much decided that my Christmas present to myself this year should be a Ruger Gunsite Scout. Don't have a "scout" rifle in my collection, and I like the way the thing looks.
My problem is that I can't really make up my mind between picking one up in .308, or snagging one of the 450 Bushmaster versions.
I already have a couple of 308's in the cabinet, so it would be convenient and a bit cheaper ammo-wise. But the 450 seems "more interesting." Luckily, I'm not in a state that requires it for hunting. I just like playing around with oddities. I do worry about the relative lack of ammo choices....but I can reload if need be.
Any thoughts or experiences with the Gunsite Scout?
Oh, and please don't suggest I buy both. I'd love to, but the wife would probably beat me to death with one of them...
My problem is that I can't really make up my mind between picking one up in .308, or snagging one of the 450 Bushmaster versions.
I already have a couple of 308's in the cabinet, so it would be convenient and a bit cheaper ammo-wise. But the 450 seems "more interesting." Luckily, I'm not in a state that requires it for hunting. I just like playing around with oddities. I do worry about the relative lack of ammo choices....but I can reload if need be.
Any thoughts or experiences with the Gunsite Scout?
Oh, and please don't suggest I buy both. I'd love to, but the wife would probably beat me to death with one of them...