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The 6 Best Scout Rifles For Today’s Shooters

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Scout Rifles Marlin Model 1895SBL
Marlin Model 1895SBL
Scout Rifles Mossberg MVP Scout
Mossberg MVP Scout
Scout Rifles Ruger Gunsite Scout
Ruger Gunsite Scout

Scout Rifles Savage Model 11 Scout
Savage Model 11 Scout
Scout Rifles Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad
Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad
Scout Rifles Steyr Scout
Steyr Scout

Colonel Jeff Cooper wanted a general-purpose rifle that could be used for hunting and self-defense. In essence, this was a short, fast-handling rifle chambered in something powerful enough to kill a living target up to 1,000 pounds.

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Several rifle makers have introduced scout rifle variants—some closely following Cooper’s vision, others only touching on the characteristics. Here are a few of the best.

Marlin Model 1895SBL

This lever-action rifle is not a traditional scout rifle per se, but it’s built to chamber the big-bore .45-70 Government cartridge in a short and compact rifle with a scope mounted far forward. The large-loop lever means you can easily operate the action even while wearing gloves. The rifle sports a 6+1 capacity, an 18.5-inch barrel, XS ghost ring sights and a scout scope mount. (marlinfirearms.com; 800-544-8892)

  • CALIBER: .45-70 Government
  • BARREL: 18.5 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 37 inches
  • WEIGHT: 8 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Laminated hardwood
  • SIGHTS: Front post, XS ghost ring rear
  • ACTION: Lever
  • FINISH: Matte stainless
  • CAPACITY: 6+1
  • MSRP: $1,013

Mossberg MVP Scout

The 7.62mm MVP Scout features a unique drop-push bolt design that is compatible with both M1A- and AR-10-style magazines. Mossberg also offers this rifle as part of a combo package (shown) that includes a Vortex 2-7x32mm scope with extended eye relief. Features include a fiber-optic front sight, a ghost-ring rear sight and a long Picatinny rail that allows numerous scope-mounting options. The 16.25-inch barrel has a 1-in-10-inch twist rate. (mossberg.com; 203-230-5300)

  • CALIBER: 7.62mm NATO
  • BARREL: 16.25 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 37.5 inches
  • WEIGHT: 8.25 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Synthetic
  • SIGHTS: Fiber-optic front, ghost ring rear
  • ACTION: Bolt
  • FINISH: Matte blue
  • CAPACITY: 10+1
  • MSRP: $962

Ruger Gunsite Scout

Ruger’s Gunsite Scout rifles use a Mauser-type action mated to a cold-hammer-forged barrel that is free-floated for enhanced accuracy. It feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine made from steel. Several models are available with various stocks and accessories. Model #6830 (shown) comes with a 16.1-inch barrel, a black synthetic stock and a unique muzzle brake. The length of pull can easily be adjusted with spacers. (ruger.com)

  • CALIBER: 7.62mm NATO
  • BARREL: 16.1 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 37-38.5 inches
  • WEIGHT: 6.5 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Synthetic
  • SIGHTS: Front blade, adjustable rear
  • ACTION: Bolt
  • FINISH: Matte black
  • CAPACITY: 10+1
  • MSRP: $1,140

Savage Model 11 Scout

Savage Arms took its short-action Model 11 and created a scout rifle with a detachable box magazine, a stock adjustable for length of pull and cheekweld, iron sights, a forward-mounted optics rail and a flash suppressor. The Model 11 Scout also includes Savage’s renowned Accu-Trigger and Accu-Stock system for consistent accuracy. (savagearms.com; 800-370-0708)

  • CALIBER: 7.62mm NATO
  • BARREL: 18 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 40.5 inches
  • WEIGHT: 7.8 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Synthetic
  • SIGHTS: Adjustable
  • ACTION: Bolt
  • FINISH: Matte black, FDE
  • CAPACITY: 10+1MSRP: $794

Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad

While it doesn’t fit Jeff Cooper’s definition of a scout rifle to a T, the semi-automatic M1A Scout Squad definitely takes some cues from the traditional scout rifle with its short 18-inch barrel and forward-mounted scope rail. Think of it as a combat rifle redesigned for fast handling in confined environments. It comes with all of the classic M1A features, including a Garand-style action, a detachable mag, a front blade sight and an aperture rear sight. (springfield-armory.com; 800-680-6866)

  • CALIBER: 7.62mm NATO
  • BARREL: 18 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 40.33 inches
  • WEIGHT: 8.8 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Synthetic or walnut
  • SIGHTS: Front post, aperture rear
  • ACTION: Semi-auto
  • FINISH: Matte black, FDE, Mossy Oak
  • CAPACITY: 10+1
  • MSRP: $1,761

Steyr Scout

The Steyr Scout is Cooper’s idea of what a scout rifle should be: compact, lightweight and able to reach out to targets with a heavy projectile. At only 6.6 pounds, it is very lightweight. Features include a built-in bipod, an adjustable length of pull, spare magazine storage in the stock and flip-up backup sights. Several variants are avaliable, and the newest version has a camo finish. (steyrarms.com; 205-417-8644)

  • CALIBER: 7.62mm NATO
  • BARREL: 18.8 inches
  • OA LENGTH: 38.6 inches
  • WEIGHT: 6.6 pounds (empty)
  • STOCK: Synthetic
  • SIGHTS: Flip-up front and rear
  • ACTION: Bolt
  • FINISH: Black, grey, green, MUD, camo
  • CAPACITY: 5+1
  • MSRP: $1,699

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