New Scout

[Vonz90]

I do not have a true scout rifle per se, but my deer rifle is a k98 with a Leopold scout scope. I went with that as it was easy to mount without making any permanent changes to the rifle (scope base mounts into the rear sight base).

+ It is handy and for reaction shots I would say the it is quicker to get a sight picture than a normal short relief scope.

- For much longer shots, especially in brush like where I hunt, the utility goes down over 150 yards or so because it is harder to pick out the target and especially for target identification (antlered or not, how many points, makes a difference on whether you can take the shot depending on your tag).

I could make longer shots with it, that is not the problem. But it complicates the shoot/no-shoot process at longer ranges and thus diminishes the utility. I like it and I'm keeping it as is, but I'm seriously considering getting another rifle set up for longer work to have when hunting in locations where that becomes important.

[First Shirt]

Where we deer hunt is mostly either sex, and a long shot is 150-200 yards. And my hunting partner is way more concerned with meat in the freezer than an impressive set of antlers.

Calling pigs with a varmint call is a kettle of fish of another color, however. Then the long shots are 50-75 yards, and we've had some less than 20 yards. Under those circumstances, rapid target acquisition crucial.

That, and I think scout rifles are cool as hell, and I'm having a ball with this one. Haven't gotten to the point of being able to hit thrown clay pigeons, but I have high hopes!