Robcon is correct. You must use Steyr rings on the Steyr Scout or you will damage the rail. The GSI website does depict a Steyr Scout with a conventionally mounted scope, so with the proper rings you can do it.
When you shoulder a Steyr Scout, you will notice how high the stock is under your cheek. This feature brings the eye in alignment with a scope for quick target acquisition.
Unfortunately, the "iron" sights (actually a pop-up plastic post and peep sight on the rail) do not work as well because the eye is not naturally directed to the aperture. You have to do some squirming about to get a sight picture.
Hence, the rifle works well with a scope but not as easily with the "Ghost ring" sights, which are strictly for emergency use at 50 yards or so.
Since I am dedicated to using aperture sights now, I will be passing on the Steyr Scout for now. American bolt actions with their slender stocks are better for use with iron sights.
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[This message has been edited by Trevor (edited August 28, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Trevor (edited August 28, 2000).]