Springfield M6 Scout takedown rifle
James @ The Next Chapter bought himself a .22 / .410 M6 Scout take down rifle.
Taken down and packed for transport.
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Do they Still make this rifle? I’ve been trying to get one for ages in Australia and they say that Springfield has stop makeing them.
Hah!
I have one of the type, bought decades back from the back end of a BoysLife magazine. I dragged that weapon all through my scouting career doing hiking, camping, and doing rat patrol at summer camp.
On long hikes it kept us in fresh meat, as our Scoutmaster made it a priority that we live off the land effectivly. That and if we didn’t kill it, we couldn’t eat it. Made us respect the vittles being cooked up over the campfire in the open spaces of North Dakota.
Damn, now I have a hankering for muskrat stew.
Fond memories or not, this was still back in the days of the Cold War and we were expected to run off into the woods to hide and make life hell for the Ruskies. Very interesting memories these days, I gotta say.
I gave my piece to my nephew who continues the Scouting tradition and he sends me back photos of what he’s stalked and killed on his own. I’m still not sure how the hell he bagged a wild turkey with a .22. Lucky devil.
A quick inspection of Gunbroker does not seem to show any in that nifty little case you have there. I think I want one of these little plinkers but don’t want to pay more than $400 for a NIB parkerized one. Maybe $450 for stainless…
Cool, do you know its rate of fire?
Ben, not anymore.
Darn! I’ll have to look around the second hand section of the gun traders then.
Valhalla Its an under and over the rate of fire is as fast as you can reload it.
Does anyone know what the twist rate on its rifling is?
I got one when I was 17 for $189, of course had to go and lose the manual. Mine didn’t come with a case, just a cardboard box at a local gun dealer. It is an exceptional rifle. I love it for day-long adventures. It’s light enough you can carry it all day with no trouble. I just mounted a compact scope to see if I can improve accuracy. I don’t do to well with a peep sight. Wish there was an open rear bead front setup.
This gun has always been on “my list.” Strange “trigger” design for use with gloves. There’s nothing else out there this compact, other than the AR7, but you don’t get the handy .410. A .410 slug is a very nice little round.
Someone will make this again…
If anyone is interested in buying a M6 for a reasonable price, you can find them on http://www.XDpistols.com. Just use their search engine. They only mail nationally tho. Happy hunting:)
does anyone know where to get the 22lr/410 for a good price?
Earlier I had said to check XDpistols.com, my mistake:( However, apparently they must not know that Springfield no longer makes these, because I recieved an email from then saying ‘we’re waiting to hear back from them (springfield) about production’.. After that I canceled my backorder and ended up buying a 22 hornet model off Auction Arms.com for $341.00. I would suggest to do the same, online auctions that is.
Collector firearms has one Stainless Steel.Go to their home page the click on the long gun tab on the left side.
Hope That Helps
Ben, I reside in Australia and have a Springfield M6 Scout that has fired less than a dozen shots. I really don’t have the need to keep and would be willing to sell, if interest.
i got my m6 from my sister she got it from her dad after he got cought by the cops and killed you can look him up mike cleary he was on a.m.w. top 10 list for a while back in 99-00 i think but anyway its a .22lr can i use a .22 in it ive never shot it before its been like 9 years since i got it and for some reason i realy want to use it now and someone said he giv me a bunch of .22 ammo so just wonderin
most .22 ammo is .22lr or .22 short. Both are available anywhere ammo is sold. .22 short is simply a shorter .22lr and should work fine in an M6. Chances are any .22 ammo will be .22lr. If it fits in the gun it is most likely safe to use.
That last comment only applies to .22s
if anyone has an m6 socut for sale in australia drop me a line at talyn_x5 [ at ]] hotmail [.] com
James, I live in Australia and have a Springfield M6 Scout that I do not use and would be willing to consider selling. It is in excellent (’as new’) condition with 410 & 22 Hornet with approx. six 410 shells and twelve 22 shells put through the M6 since purchase.
I have sent you an e-mail as requested with greater details.
Wade, is the M6 still for sell? I live in Luxembourg and might be interested, depending on the price you suggest
Fabrice, yes I would sell if I get a reasonable offer otherwise I will retain. I am not sure about the ability to export a firearm from Australia to Luxembourg and I would need to investigate further. The M6 Scout I have is stainless steel and I have checked and has had two (2) 410 shells fired and ten (10) 22 hornet shells fired, so as close to new as you can get. Still in original box. Selling price range for M6 Scout in Australia is generally in the A$500 – $1,000 (300 – 600 Euro) range. May or may not be within your range for interest.
Wade, G’day mate please email me @ willisteoh [at bigpond [dot com, I am interested to buy a second M6. I currently have one in 22lr and 410 config. Cheers Willis in SA
Last but not least I would like to thank Steve for having this website.
I have 2 M6 Scouts and purchased a total of 5. Mostly for relatives in Hawaii for hunting.
I currently use my spray Canned Cammo Scout in 22lr to shoot Rats in my girlfriends horse barn. I use 22 CCI Shot and works well up to about 7ft. It has taken 6 Crows , a nasty Starling and a chicken raiding Oppusum.
I have 1 Scout in 22Hornet and let my friend use it in Hawaii b4 I took it back. It is armed with Maglite, laser and a red dot sight. It has taken numerous Wild Pigs (useing Dogs to bay them,less then 20yrd shots)and some ferol Cows(yes Cows that wonder on the road and not claimed by anybody) The laser aimed @ the head ,then the 22Hornet does wonders. Also turns Snowshoe Hares inside out with HollowPoints.
My Uncle uses his Scout to shoot Pig pen Pigs for Luau’s. Sometime the 22LR is not Enough, But I supplied him with 410 slugs and does the job nicely.
The Scout is a great close range Tool. The sights personally SUCK in my opinion thus went with a Red Dot on my rifles.
The Scout also should have a option to carry a few rounds on the outside as its a pain to reload by opening the stock up to retrive a round(unless you have a few in your hand)in case a 2nd shot is needed.
Its not a classic in any sense and I would not pay more than 200$ for one but as a rifle you can beat up, thin ,small,to use in tight spaces. as I use mine to reach in far holes to scrape the dead rats out.Its better than using my .22 CZ452 Mannlicher.
PS I shoot the neihboor dog shiting in his yard. The Mexican Humming Bird rounds are great. The 350 FPS stuff are quieter than a Red Ryder BB gun. The Dog is uninjured!!!!!!!!Then theres the 500fps stuff.
I have all these ROUNDS in my Scout. 350fps,500fps 22LongCB(CCI) 22quickshok(CCI) then finally 22 STNGERS(CCI)
Out of all my guns, My Scouts have taken more animals than all my other guns combined besides my old Model 11 Remington Shotgun