Comments on: Ruger Frontier rifle has been discontinued http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/ Firearms not Politics Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:26:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: chris http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-28609 chris Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:03:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-28609 I have one in .243 with a Leupold Scout scope. I have had more rifles than I can remember and this has become my absolute favorite. It is a compact, utilitarian gun that kills anything I shoot at out to 300 yards. (I have not shot at anything farther yet.) I was a little hesitant since this was my first .243, but in keeping with the smaller rifle idea, I decided to give it a try. Does great on whitetails with 95 grain Hornady SSTs. Lots of fun. I have one in .243 with a Leupold Scout scope. I have had more rifles than I can remember and this has become my absolute favorite. It is a compact, utilitarian gun that kills anything I shoot at out to 300 yards. (I have not shot at anything farther yet.) I was a little hesitant since this was my first .243, but in keeping with the smaller rifle idea, I decided to give it a try. Does great on whitetails with 95 grain Hornady SSTs. Lots of fun.

]]> By: Seth http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-26314 Seth Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:55:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-26314 I have this rifle in 300 wsm with a Zeiss scope on it and it is a great rifle, I love mine and it shoots great I also hit gongs at 500 yards at the range. I have killed over 10 deer with it in the 2 yrs I have owned mine and I use it more than many of my other rifles, it is light, accurate, and get on target very fast although I donot have it set up as a scout rifle I still feel it is extremely fast to aquire a target. Would buy another if I could. I have this rifle in 300 wsm with a Zeiss scope on it and it is a great rifle, I love mine and it shoots great I also hit gongs at 500 yards at the range. I have killed over 10 deer with it in the 2 yrs I have owned mine and I use it more than many of my other rifles, it is light, accurate, and get on target very fast although I donot have it set up as a scout rifle I still feel it is extremely fast to aquire a target. Would buy another if I could.

]]> By: Sean Ingram http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-22577 Sean Ingram Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:58:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-22577 My mistake about the 300 WSM; I consulted the Bluebook and found out they made them up until 2006 so you might find one and it should be cheaper than a Hawkeye. My mistake about the 300 WSM; I consulted the Bluebook and found out they made them up until 2006 so you might find one and it should be cheaper than a Hawkeye.

]]> By: Sean Ingram http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-22569 Sean Ingram Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:46:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-22569 My rifle is 308 and I used factory loads. They discontinued the "scout rifle" Frontier model but it looks like they've continued making the same gun under the name of Hawkeye. I wouldn't trade mine for anything but it looks like they closest thing you're gonna get to 300 WSM is 300 RCM. http://ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeLaminateCompact/models.html My rifle is 308 and I used factory loads. They discontinued the “scout rifle” Frontier model but it looks like they’ve continued making the same gun under the name of Hawkeye. I wouldn’t trade mine for anything but it looks like they closest thing you’re gonna get to 300 WSM is 300 RCM.

http://ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeLaminateCompact/models.html

]]> By: Russ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-22535 Russ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:46:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-22535 Sean is your rifle in 300 WSM ? If not what caliber. Were the rounds you shot handloads or factory. Sorry for so many questions just curious and have not decided whether to get a .308 or 300 WSM, I would prefer the .300 WSM but am still doing my homework on the caliber, have already decided that I am getting one of these rifles though. Thanks for your time. Sean is your rifle in 300 WSM ? If not what caliber. Were the rounds you shot handloads or factory. Sorry for so many questions just curious and have not decided whether to get a .308 or 300 WSM, I would prefer the .300 WSM but am still doing my homework on the caliber, have already decided that I am getting one of these rifles though. Thanks for your time.

]]> By: Sean Ingram http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-22364 Sean Ingram Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:34:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-22364 I dropped a deer in it's tracks about 2 weeks ago using this rifle loaded with 150 grain Winchester soft points. I did notice that the blast seems to be more pronounced and visible but it's just as accurate at 100 yards as a rifle with a standard 22 inch barrel. I dropped a deer in it’s tracks about 2 weeks ago using this rifle loaded with 150 grain Winchester soft points. I did notice that the blast seems to be more pronounced and visible but it’s just as accurate at 100 yards as a rifle with a standard 22 inch barrel.

]]> By: Russ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-14030 Russ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:40:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-14030 I saw one of these in 300 W.S.M. and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this particular round. I intend to use it on Elk in the Pacific Northwest and it seems like it would be a good gun to carry all day if you have to. I saw one of these in 300 W.S.M. and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this particular round. I intend to use it on Elk in the Pacific Northwest and it seems like it would be a good gun to carry all day if you have to.

]]> By: Rick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-13001 Rick Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:07:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-13001 I want to make a correction to my above post, Actually the Gunsmith put a 1" Inch Packmier Recoil Pad, and a 1/2 inch spacer on my Rifle, and it increased the LOP to 13.5" Very Comfortable, If you plan to mount a scope on the reciever, you can mount a 3x9x40 without removing the forward scout mount by using a Ruger 5b for the front and a Ruger 6b for the rear. I would like to get some quick detach rings, and a pair of scopes, one 3x9x40 for stand hunting, then when trying to stalk hogs, while moving mount a leupold scout scope. But thats a future project. Ruger recomends against mounting a scope on the reciever of the Frontier, due to the shortened Lop, but thier new compact rifles have the same LOP and its alright.Ignorant in my opinion I modified mine to work for me, and I love it. Great little Carbine. I want to make a correction to my above post, Actually the Gunsmith put a 1″ Inch Packmier Recoil Pad, and a 1/2 inch spacer on my Rifle, and it increased the LOP to 13.5″
Very Comfortable, If you plan to mount a scope on the reciever, you can mount a 3×9x40 without removing the forward scout mount by using a Ruger 5b for the front and a Ruger 6b for the rear.
I would like to get some quick detach rings, and a pair of scopes, one 3×9x40 for stand hunting, then when trying to stalk hogs, while moving mount a leupold scout scope. But thats a future project.
Ruger recomends against mounting a scope on the reciever of the Frontier, due to the shortened Lop, but thier new compact rifles have the same LOP and its alright.Ignorant in my opinion I modified mine to work for me, and I love it.
Great little Carbine.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-12878 Patrick Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-12878 I have one in 308 with a Leupold 4x long eye relief scope. This is a fantastic shooting rifle. Extremely accurate off a bench, and as accurate as I ever have been off hand (I'm only more accurate with a 1980's Remington Model Seven Youth in 243 Win). Expect around 200-300 FPS drop in velocity when compared to a 22" bbl. Considering this rifle is designed for quicker shots at shorter ranges, this isn't an issue. The Ruger short bbl is actually more accurate than a longer bbl due to the lack of bbl whip. While some piss and moan about this not being a true scout rifle (it isn't supposed to be), once you actually try it, you will fall in love. 2 things I wish were different about it: Better recoil pad. The one on there is super thin and does very little. Heavy for size. Though not too bad, my Model Seven is probably 2 lbs. lighter with an 18" bbl. I rate the rifle 8 out of 10 I have one in 308 with a Leupold 4x long eye relief scope.

This is a fantastic shooting rifle. Extremely accurate off a bench, and as accurate as I ever have been off hand (I’m only more accurate with a 1980’s Remington Model Seven Youth in 243 Win). Expect around 200-300 FPS drop in velocity when compared to a 22″ bbl. Considering this rifle is designed for quicker shots at shorter ranges, this isn’t an issue. The Ruger short bbl is actually more accurate than a longer bbl due to the lack of bbl whip.

While some piss and moan about this not being a true scout rifle
(it isn’t supposed to be), once you actually try it, you will fall in love.

2 things I wish were different about it:

Better recoil pad. The one on there is super thin and does very little.

Heavy for size. Though not too bad, my Model Seven is probably 2 lbs. lighter with an 18″ bbl.

I rate the rifle 8 out of 10

]]> By: Rick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-12741 Rick Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:18:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-12741 I am very glad I got one before they were discontinued, This is a great little Rifle, I mounted a Scope over the reciever of mine, and can hit a Coke Can at 100 Yards with it. I like the idea that I can forward mount a Scope on it if I want to. My favorite Rifle Ever. Mine is a .308 My only complaint about the whole thing is the leinght of pull. I took mine to a Smith, and had him put a two inch Recoil pad on it, so now it has a normal 13.5 inch pull. I am very glad I got one before they were discontinued, This is a great little Rifle, I mounted a Scope over the reciever of mine, and can hit a Coke Can at 100 Yards with it. I like the idea that I can forward mount a Scope on it if I want to. My favorite Rifle Ever. Mine is a .308
My only complaint about the whole thing is the leinght of pull. I took mine to a Smith, and had him put a two inch Recoil pad on it, so now it has a normal 13.5 inch pull.

]]> By: Creepingdeath2 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11900 Creepingdeath2 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:57:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11900 I thought the biggest "advantage" of a short barrel is that they tend to be more stiff, the muzzle has less movement shot to shot before bullet exit. I thought the biggest “advantage” of a short barrel is that they tend to be more stiff, the muzzle has less movement shot to shot before bullet exit.

]]> By: Creepingdeath2 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11898 Creepingdeath2 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:53:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11898 Handloading with faster propellants ought to lessen velocity drops from the shorter barrel (Think along the lines of TC Encore pistol data). I don't care about blast, so run my remnant jug of 4350 in my Remington 600 Mohawk .243..............it's loud, but shoots well (free floated barrel, under .75" for 5@100 c2c with a max scope mag of 9X). I'm not familiar with the newer 77's, but if they bedded like the old ones I'd be looking at something a little "better" (don't care for the front screw angling in). Handloading with faster propellants ought to lessen velocity drops from the shorter barrel (Think along the lines of TC Encore pistol data).

I don’t care about blast, so run my remnant jug of 4350 in my Remington 600 Mohawk .243…………..it’s loud, but shoots well (free floated barrel, under .75″ for 5@100 c2c with a max scope mag of 9X).

I’m not familiar with the newer 77’s, but if they bedded like the old ones I’d be looking at something a little “better” (don’t care for the front screw angling in).

]]> By: Mikeone http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11845 Mikeone Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:28:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11845 OOPS here are the ports lol http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/scoutcoolingports011.jpg OOPS here are the ports lol

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/scoutcoolingports011.jpg

]]> By: Mikeone http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11844 Mikeone Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:25:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11844 I have one in 7mm-08 and It is just an awesome firearm, Im a Custom Remington 700 snob so I was weary about this purchace. This rifle does all it needs to do and I can carry it all day, it actually fits in and out of vehicles easily. Ive shot 500 meter gongs with it out at the Whittington center regularly with a 2 power Nikon scope off hand, even though it has a 16in barrel. This is my go to gun for just about everything. A few years ago I saw a guy on The High Road.org mod a M1a 10 rnd mag to fit the gun, I followed suit with a conversion for my 7-08, Talk about an easy modification. http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/rugerfrontierm1a001.jpg I also added some cooling ports because it does get hot when your blasting through a ton of reloads shooting steel http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/rugerfrontierm1a001.jpg This is a great gun and Im sorry to see Ruger stop making it, too many nay sayers that have never fired a scout I guess. All I know is that when I shoot out this barrel ( Probably due soon about 6000 rnds down range) Ill do a stainless 18in and be done. MIke I have one in 7mm-08 and It is just an awesome firearm, Im a Custom Remington 700 snob so I was weary about this purchace. This rifle does all it needs to do and I can carry it all day, it actually fits in and out of vehicles easily. Ive shot 500 meter gongs with it out at the Whittington center regularly with a 2 power Nikon scope off hand, even though it has a 16in barrel. This is my go to gun for just about everything.

A few years ago I saw a guy on The High Road.org mod a M1a 10 rnd mag to fit the gun, I followed suit with a conversion for my 7-08, Talk about an easy modification.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/rugerfrontierm1a001.jpg

I also added some cooling ports because it does get hot when your blasting through a ton of reloads shooting steel

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa41/mikeone_photo/rugerfrontierm1a001.jpg

This is a great gun and Im sorry to see Ruger stop making it, too many nay sayers that have never fired a scout I guess.

All I know is that when I shoot out this barrel ( Probably due soon about 6000 rnds down range) Ill do a stainless 18in and be done.

MIke

]]> By: michael http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11758 michael Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:39:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11758 This is sad news i for one really like the whole concept of the scout type concept. The Ruger version has a certain look and appeal. This is sad news i for one really like the whole concept of the scout type concept. The Ruger version has a certain look and appeal.

]]> By: Brad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11756 Brad Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:21:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11756 Does a 7.62 mm Spanish FR-8 count? I paid $175 for my beat up rifle, and despite it's rough construction and worn condition, it shoots surprisingly accurately (for me at least) with decent ammunition. Recoil is stiff and length of pull a little short, but a slip-on recoil pad fixed that. I found that the charger guide is still usable by fitting 7.62 mm cartridges into 7.9mm chargers. The rear peep sight cuts my knuckles during rapid fire, unless I use the open palm method of operating the bolt. Does a 7.62 mm Spanish FR-8 count? I paid $175 for my beat up rifle, and despite it’s rough construction and worn condition, it shoots surprisingly accurately (for me at least) with decent ammunition. Recoil is stiff and length of pull a little short, but a slip-on recoil pad fixed that. I found that the charger guide is still usable by fitting 7.62 mm cartridges into 7.9mm chargers. The rear peep sight cuts my knuckles during rapid fire, unless I use the open palm method of operating the bolt.

]]> By: Sean Ingram http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11747 Sean Ingram Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:34:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11747 I have one in 308 and it's just as accurate as a regular length barrel M-77 of the same caliber. It is much more handy and easier to move around with in the woods. Any velocity loss is inconsequential and very minimal. I think it's a good concept that should be reexamined; though not with the scope so far down the barrel. I have one in 308 and it’s just as accurate as a regular length barrel M-77 of the same caliber. It is much more handy and easier to move around with in the woods. Any velocity loss is inconsequential and very minimal.

I think it’s a good concept that should be reexamined; though not with the scope so far down the barrel.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11736 Steve Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:34:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11736 Chris, thanks for the link! Chris, thanks for the link!

]]> By: Jason in Iowa http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11727 Jason in Iowa Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:14:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11727 Similar to Mr. H-D above, I purchased one new ($495, MSRP was $900) in .243 Winchester back in February, I think, and then spent a couple months tracking down a Leuopold Scout Scope on fleabay ($150). Now it is set up & boresighted, I have not shot it yet, but I will be sighting it in for Coyote this fall/winter. Yeah, there is open season 24/7-365 here, but why fight the bugs for a mom & her pups? I'll be out this fall, but I have no chrono. I do have several brands/bullet weights from light varmint to heavy deer, all factory loads. What info are you seeking? (maybe I can borrow a chrono). I too hoped this would be a popular rifle, it's sorta light & handy, and easy to point and shoot quick. When they first came out, all the heavy calibers seemed to sell, 7mm & .308 did not last long at the store. Lots of folks around here go for feral hogs, and drive South to get 'em: MO, OK, TX, perfect for that, as the piggies like the heavy cover. Similar to Mr. H-D above, I purchased one new ($495, MSRP was $900) in .243 Winchester back in February, I think, and then spent a couple months tracking down a Leuopold Scout Scope on fleabay ($150). Now it is set up & boresighted, I have not shot it yet, but I will be sighting it in for Coyote this fall/winter. Yeah, there is open season 24/7-365 here, but why fight the bugs for a mom & her pups? I’ll be out this fall, but I have no chrono. I do have several brands/bullet weights from light varmint to heavy deer, all factory loads. What info are you seeking? (maybe I can borrow a chrono). I too hoped this would be a popular rifle, it’s sorta light & handy, and easy to point and shoot quick. When they first came out, all the heavy calibers seemed to sell, 7mm & .308 did not last long at the store. Lots of folks around here go for feral hogs, and drive South to get ‘em: MO, OK, TX, perfect for that, as the piggies like the heavy cover.

]]> By: Chris D. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11716 Chris D. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:46:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11716 http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/scout_102606/index.html it gets to the velocity loss on Page 4. http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/scout_102606/index.html

it gets to the velocity loss on Page 4.

]]> By: Chris D. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11715 Chris D. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:32:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11715 I have a frontier in 308 and enjoy it. Answering your main question Dick Metcalf from Shooting Times penned such an article, regarding loss of velocity from the Frontier, and IIRC you can find it on their website. I have a frontier in 308 and enjoy it. Answering your main question Dick Metcalf from Shooting Times penned such an article, regarding loss of velocity from the Frontier, and IIRC you can find it on their website.

]]> By: Blake Sobiloff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11709 Blake Sobiloff Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:08:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11709 Steve, you can find ballistic info for Steyr's Scout in .308Win at . Not the exact same rifle, since the barrel is slightly longer at 19". In general you'll lose about 100 FPS per inch of reduction in barrel length. Steve, you can find ballistic info for Steyr’s Scout in .308Win at . Not the exact same rifle, since the barrel is slightly longer at 19″. In general you’ll lose about 100 FPS per inch of reduction in barrel length.

]]> By: JD http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11706 JD Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:40:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11706 I've got one, in .308. I really wanted on in 7mm-08, but chose the common caliber. I've had it for a couple of years, specifically to imitate the Steyr scout. Theres a mod you can do with an M1A mag, to increase the capacity to 10 or 20 rounds, fixed, not detachable. I don't recall the ballistics being hampered by the short barrel, but I never shot it at anything past about 180 yards. I'm disappointed more people didn't realize the utility inherent in these little rifles. I look for it to be a similar story to the Savage scout - discontinued until the gun-buying public realizes they really want one. I’ve got one, in .308. I really wanted on in 7mm-08, but chose the common caliber. I’ve had it for a couple of years, specifically to imitate the Steyr scout. Theres a mod you can do with an M1A mag, to increase the capacity to 10 or 20 rounds, fixed, not detachable.

I don’t recall the ballistics being hampered by the short barrel, but I never shot it at anything past about 180 yards.

I’m disappointed more people didn’t realize the utility inherent in these little rifles. I look for it to be a similar story to the Savage scout – discontinued until the gun-buying public realizes they really want one.

]]> By: Tony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11704 Tony Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:25:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11704 Aww, this is sad news. I rather like the scout concept and it was nice for some company other than the very expensive Steyr to offer a "scout ready" rifle. Aww, this is sad news. I rather like the scout concept and it was nice for some company other than the very expensive Steyr to offer a “scout ready” rifle.

]]> By: Matt Groom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11695 Matt Groom Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:43:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11695 I always thought these were a half-assed attempt at a Scout Rifle. No open sights, no detachable magazine, no ability to use stripper clips, two sling points instead of three, and a crap-tastic Ruger barrel to boot. Even if I liked Ruger, I would never buy one of these. I always thought these were a half-assed attempt at a Scout Rifle. No open sights, no detachable magazine, no ability to use stripper clips, two sling points instead of three, and a crap-tastic Ruger barrel to boot. Even if I liked Ruger, I would never buy one of these.

]]> By: XxleoxX http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11693 XxleoxX Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:02:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11693 reminds me of a steyr scout :) reminds me of a steyr scout :)

]]> By: Harley D http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/#comment-11691 Harley D Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:02:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-11691 I have one chambered in .270, picked it up for a song a few months back, but sadly i havnet had a chance to go out and shoot it yet. I have one chambered in .270, picked it up for a song a few months back, but sadly i havnet had a chance to go out and shoot it yet.

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