Would a 2-7 pistol scope make a good "Scout" scope?

As long as the eye relief is right, a pistol scope will work. Pistol scopes have somewhat longer eye relief than scout scopes. The only way to know is to try a specific scope at the distance required and see if it works.

My concern wouldn't be that it's a pistol scope but a variable. I think a fixed power scope is the way to go with a Scout rifle.
 
PJR: A minor quibble with your view is that while 2X might be "best" for a quick shot, there are times when the higher magnification would be useful.

Remember, the main idea of the Scout is for quick target acquisition and (if necessary) a quick followup--which is where low magnification is better. However, there are many hunting situations when more precision is needed. Smaller target; shooting from a rest, longer range...

Regards, Art
 
I am thinking of this setup for deer hunting here in New England where the woods are VERY thick. When stalking, the scope would be set at 2 for aquiring targets quickly. It would be nice to have the greater magnification if the opportunity arises, for example, from a stand or a power line shot. I'd like to know if anyone here has tried this before.
 
I have a Weaver 2X7 on a Win. 30-30 lever. I mounted it during the period Cooper's scout rifle suddenly dried up the supply of intermediate eye relief scopes. It works fine for my eyes (and I wear bifocals), so I've never changed. Using the higher magnification at 100yds produces tighter groups as expected. My only surprise was the low light performance of low maginification (2) with a 20mm obj. lens. In theory, 20 divided by 2 = 10 (or more light than the eye can handle). Actual results were disappointing. I have been told, but can't say for sure, that a fixed power scout scope is more efficient at light transmission. The distance the scope is from the eye may also be a factor.
 
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