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 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Vance Hausman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-85406 Vance Hausman Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:13:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-85406 Thanks a lot for the blog post.Thanks Again. Wonderful. Thanks a lot for the blog post.Thanks Again. Wonderful.

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]]> By: Ian Kerr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-85016 Ian Kerr Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:06:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-85016 Hey man, I would like to purchase your ruger, name your price. I have one already in bigger chamber, but would like to buy the 308. Please email and we'll talk. Hey man, I would like to purchase your ruger, name your price. I have one already in bigger chamber, but would like to buy the 308. Please email and we’ll talk.

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]]> By: J & D Creel http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-84413 J & D Creel Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:48:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-84413 Are you wanting to sell this rifle ? 352 697 2276 Thank you, D. Creel Are you wanting to sell this rifle ? 352 697 2276 Thank you, D. Creel

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]]> By: GEORGE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-82068 GEORGE Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:30:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-82068 I GOT A RUGER FRONTIER STAINLESS NEVER SHOT IT IS WORTH A LOT OF MONEY? ITS A 308 GRAY WITH LAMINATE STOCK IT SEEMS PRETTY COOL I MOSTLY SHOOT MY AR 15S I GOT A RUGER FRONTIER STAINLESS NEVER SHOT IT IS WORTH A LOT OF MONEY? ITS A 308 GRAY WITH LAMINATE STOCK IT SEEMS PRETTY COOL I MOSTLY SHOOT MY AR 15S

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]]> By: Anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-76501 Anthony Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:43:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-76501 ***Also I have the scope mounted in the rear (above the bolt like a regular rifle) ***Also I have the scope mounted in the rear (above the bolt like a regular rifle)

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]]> By: Anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-76500 Anthony Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:41:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-76500 I have this rifle chambered in a 7mm-08 and I can shoot a 5 round group at 200yds and touch most of my shots within an inch or 50cent peace group using fusion 140g ammo and a 4-12x44 scope I have this rifle chambered in a 7mm-08 and I can shoot a 5 round group at 200yds and touch most of my shots within an inch or 50cent peace group using fusion 140g ammo and a 4-12×44 scope

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]]> By: Russ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-71210 Russ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-71210 Well gentlemen I did not get the Frontier rifle. One company that had a used one did not want to deal on the price and it got me to thinking. I went out and bought a new Savage Scout 10FCM in .308 and can't say that I regret it one bit. I really like the gun, it's actually my new go to gun. I carry it everywhere and it's already taken a coyote. I am happy with everything about the gun and have no complaints as of right now. Still in the break in phase. I also found a cool website for scout rifles if you're interested. It's. Www. scoutrifle.org. Well thanks for this great area to speak about the rifle. Enjoy and good luck to all in your final rifle choice. Well gentlemen I did not get the Frontier rifle. One company that had a used one did not want to deal on the price and it got me to thinking. I went out and bought a new Savage Scout 10FCM in .308 and can’t say that I regret it one bit. I really like the gun, it’s actually my new go to gun. I carry it everywhere and it’s already taken a coyote. I am happy with everything about the gun and have no complaints as of right now. Still in the break in phase. I also found a cool website for scout rifles if you’re interested. It’s. Www. scoutrifle.org. Well thanks for this great area to speak about the rifle. Enjoy and good luck to all in your final rifle choice.

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]]> By: Angy Perrus http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-71172 Angy Perrus Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:25:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-71172 I recently purchased a .308 Frontier as a S.H.T.F. and general purpose hunting arm. I was a bit concerned about the barrel length, and how the 1:10 right hand twist on a 16.5" barrel might impact bullet weight selection. It seems to like 150 and 180 grain soft-point factory loads. Any feedback would be appreciated as I want to use some surplus military ammo if the twist rate is appropriate. I have a forward mounted Nikon Buckmaster in 1 X power and it is a super choice from in-your-face point blank out to 200 plus yards. I thought that no magnification might be a problem but for a brush gun, it beats anything I've ever used before. Kind of like open sights on steroids. I had a flash suppressor mounted on the muzzle which also has a pretty fair braking effect. I'm going to have a decent recoil pad installed to increase the LOP and also have the trigger pull reduced a bit. Other than that, this is a heck of a shooter. Fastest sight-on-target rifle I ever used. The only downsides are that it's a tad heavy, the sling studs are not placed optimaly, and the recoil pad is in need of a redesign for both LOP and buffering. I recently purchased a .308 Frontier as a S.H.T.F. and general purpose hunting arm. I was a bit concerned about the barrel length, and how the 1:10 right hand twist on a 16.5″ barrel might impact bullet weight selection. It seems to like 150 and 180 grain soft-point factory loads. Any feedback would be appreciated as I want to use some surplus military ammo if the twist rate is appropriate.

I have a forward mounted Nikon Buckmaster in 1 X power and it is a super choice from in-your-face point blank out to 200 plus yards. I thought that no magnification might be a problem but for a brush gun, it beats anything I’ve ever used before. Kind of like open sights on steroids.

I had a flash suppressor mounted on the muzzle which also has a pretty fair braking effect.

I’m going to have a decent recoil pad installed to increase the LOP and also have the trigger pull reduced a bit. Other than that, this is a heck of a shooter. Fastest sight-on-target rifle I ever used.

The only downsides are that it’s a tad heavy, the sling studs are not placed optimaly, and the recoil pad is in need of a redesign for both LOP and buffering.

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]]> By: Sean Ingram http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-51905 Sean Ingram Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:25:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-51905 Alright Ruger and Guncite seem to be continuing to beat the Scout Rifle dead horse. http://ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/models.html Personally, I liked the Frontier and will not be rushing out to buy one of these new rifles. They got it right the first time, IMO. Alright Ruger and Guncite seem to be continuing to beat the Scout Rifle dead horse.

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

Personally, I liked the Frontier and will not be rushing out to buy one of these new rifles. They got it right the first time, IMO.

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]]> By: Stacy D http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-51824 Stacy D Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:23:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-51824 I have one in .308. THIS IS MY NEW GO-TO GUN! I remember seeing the Steyr Scout at my friends gun store and openly laughing at him when he told me he had bought the "goofy looking thing" for hunting. Well, like so many other times when I find myself overcome by ingnorance I ate those words and the laughs. I had some Bday money a couple a years later that was burning a hole in my pocket and decided that I'd give the Scout Concept a try. So I dropped a dime (or two) on a Stainless Laminate Ruger M77 Frontier with Leupold FX-2 Scout scope...I never looked back. Like I said this rifle is my go to gun now. It's compact, points easily and is a great treestand gun. The loss of velocity is a minor issue for me where I hunt amongst the Georgia pines. My shots are <100 yds. I enjoyed the rifle so much that I bought a UltiMAK scout rail for my Mini-30! Both guns are a ton of fun to shoot and I hunt with both. Give a scout rifle a try at a range sometime if you have the chance. I have one in .308. THIS IS MY NEW GO-TO GUN! I remember seeing the Steyr Scout at my friends gun store and openly laughing at him when he told me he had bought the “goofy looking thing” for hunting. Well, like so many other times when I find myself overcome by ingnorance I ate those words and the laughs. I had some Bday money a couple a years later that was burning a hole in my pocket and decided that I’d give the Scout Concept a try. So I dropped a dime (or two) on a Stainless Laminate Ruger M77 Frontier with Leupold FX-2 Scout scope…I never looked back. Like I said this rifle is my go to gun now. It’s compact, points easily and is a great treestand gun. The loss of velocity is a minor issue for me where I hunt amongst the Georgia pines. My shots are <100 yds. I enjoyed the rifle so much that I bought a UltiMAK scout rail for my Mini-30! Both guns are a ton of fun to shoot and I hunt with both. Give a scout rifle a try at a range sometime if you have the chance.

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]]> By: chris http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-48570 chris Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:37:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-48570 I have one in 7mm08 love it I bought it for guiding for deer but now take it every time I go hunting deer pigs coyote everything I have one in 7mm08 love it I bought it for guiding for deer but now take it every time I go hunting deer pigs coyote everything

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]]> By: Charles Tiller http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-48056 Charles Tiller Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:46:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-48056 I enjoy shooting this rifle mk 77 frontier 308 16.5 in barrel ! Fast on target packs a punch ..It's awsom I want it another one but bigger like 338 lapua I enjoy shooting this rifle mk 77 frontier 308 16.5 in barrel ! Fast on target packs a punch ..It’s awsom I want it another one but bigger like 338 lapua

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]]> By: hank http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-46442 hank Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:27:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-46442 I have owned the rugar scout in 300wsm for 3 years and found it to be one of the best black bear rifle i own when it comes to hunting in heavy cover. In the 300wsm with the short barrel the balistic are like the 3006 around 2800 fps.Great rifle to hunt with. I have owned the rugar scout in 300wsm for 3 years and found it to be one of the best black bear rifle i own when it comes to hunting in heavy cover. In the 300wsm with the short barrel the balistic are like the 3006 around 2800 fps.Great rifle to hunt with.

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]]> By: Buck Conner http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-45726 Buck Conner Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:43:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-45726 Talk to a dozen riflemen and you'll get that many different opinions on what constitutes a scout rifle. Jeff Cooper, who popularized the concept some 20 plus years ago, established approximate parameters for length (1 meter) and weight (3 kilos), long before anyone produced such a gun. A variety of rifles have been adapted as "pseudo scouts." As the concept gained momentum, manufacturers slowly responded with similar designs. The advertising sounded good, but after closer inspection Sturm, Ruger & CO. didn't finish what the Colonel's idea was for a true Scout Rifle. Criteria for a Scout Rifle: Some individuals chose to build their own Scout rifle (many didn't meet Cooper's approval) using a wide variety of brands and actions. A bolt action carbine typically .308 caliber (7.62mm) less than 1 meter in length, and less than 3 kilograms in weight, with iron and optical sights and fitted with a practical sling for shooting and carrying, capable of hitting a man-sized target out to 450 meters without scopes. It should employ a forward mounted low-power long eye relief scope and sights to afford easy access to for rapid reloading. 1. Scope Mount - scope mounts in a forward position and easily removed in case of damage. 2. Scout Scope - Long Eye Relief (LER) scope designed specifically for forward mounting. 3. Ghost Ring or Rear Sight - this type of sight/s for the bolt-action rifles used as a backup to the LER scope. 4. Ching Sling - Cooper preferred hammer-head sling swivels. 5. Bipod - this would be desirable for use on a Scout rifle. Modifications to My Ruger Frontier Scout Rifle: The factory trigger was a good 5 to 5 ½ plus pounds of pull, corrected to the 3 ½ pound range it about right. I’m 6‘-1” (long arms), the length of pull was approximately 12 inches, a thicker recoil pad made a better fit at 13 inches. A “New England Custom Guns” peep sight made for the Ruger Model 77 fitting the scope ring mounting slot. Along with a NECG Masterpiece barrel banded front ramp sight to work with the NECG N-100 peep sight with removeable hood. A Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope 2.5x 28mm Intermediate Eye Relief was purchased using the Ruger rings that can be removed with a quarter if a screwdriver isn’t available. I have an old Leupold fixed 6 power scope, now setup for the standard rifle mounting position using Leupold rings if ever needed. My Frontier Model 77 is starting to look more like what Jeff had in mind with these improvements. Before the rifle went for reblueing with the barrel band addition it was recrowned. After final testing, if needed, we may glass bed the action and free float the barrel for additional tuning. This has been a fun project like most things that go bang. Talk to a dozen riflemen and you’ll get that many different opinions on what constitutes a scout rifle. Jeff Cooper, who popularized the concept some 20 plus years ago, established approximate parameters for length (1 meter) and weight (3 kilos), long before anyone produced such a gun. A variety of rifles have been adapted as “pseudo scouts.” As the concept gained momentum, manufacturers slowly responded with similar designs.

The advertising sounded good, but after closer inspection Sturm, Ruger & CO. didn’t finish what the Colonel’s idea was for a true Scout Rifle.

Criteria for a Scout Rifle:
Some individuals chose to build their own Scout rifle (many didn’t meet Cooper’s approval) using a wide variety of brands and actions. A bolt action carbine typically .308 caliber (7.62mm) less than 1 meter in length, and less than 3 kilograms in weight, with iron and optical sights and fitted with a practical sling for shooting and carrying, capable of hitting a man-sized target out to 450 meters without scopes. It should employ a forward mounted low-power long eye relief scope and sights to afford easy access to for rapid reloading.

1. Scope Mount – scope mounts in a forward position and easily removed in case of damage.

2. Scout Scope – Long Eye Relief (LER) scope designed specifically for forward mounting.

3. Ghost Ring or Rear Sight – this type of sight/s for the bolt-action rifles used as a backup to the LER scope.

4. Ching Sling – Cooper preferred hammer-head sling swivels.

5. Bipod – this would be desirable for use on a Scout rifle.

Modifications to My Ruger Frontier Scout Rifle:

The factory trigger was a good 5 to 5 ½ plus pounds of pull, corrected to the 3 ½ pound range it about right. I’m 6‘-1” (long arms), the length of pull was approximately 12 inches, a thicker recoil pad made a better fit at 13 inches. A “New England Custom Guns” peep sight made for the Ruger Model 77 fitting the scope ring mounting slot. Along with a NECG Masterpiece barrel banded front ramp sight to work with the NECG N-100 peep sight with removeable hood. A Leupold FX-II Scout Rifle Scope 2.5x 28mm Intermediate Eye Relief was purchased using the Ruger rings that can be removed with a quarter if a screwdriver isn’t available. I have an old Leupold fixed 6 power scope, now setup for the standard rifle mounting position using Leupold rings if ever needed. My Frontier Model 77 is starting to look more like what Jeff had in mind with these improvements. Before the rifle went for reblueing with the barrel band addition it was recrowned. After final testing, if needed, we may glass bed the action and free float the barrel for additional tuning. This has been a fun project like most things that go bang.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44992 Mike Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:44:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44992 Russ, Jays is in Clare, Mi. Their website is www.jayssportinggoods.com. I'm probably going to have the ghost ring rear installed, with the front sight that goes on the Ruger #1 in 45/70. Found that info on the net and my gunsmith is tracking down the parts. I don't feel they're neccessary for what I'm going to use the rifle for, but it would be nice to have them. Don't feel the need to own the Savage. A friend of mine owns one, and it's a very nice rifle, but I can only use one at a time! I'm not into synthetic stocks, or laminate either. I much prefer blue/walnut. The 308 I have right now is the first laminate that I've owned...I think they're ugly! Anyway...good luck! Russ, Jays is in Clare, Mi. Their website is http://www.jayssportinggoods.com. I’m probably going to have the ghost ring rear installed, with the front sight that goes on the Ruger #1 in 45/70. Found that info on the net and my gunsmith is tracking down the parts. I don’t feel they’re neccessary for what I’m going to use the rifle for, but it would be nice to have them. Don’t feel the need to own the Savage. A friend of mine owns one, and it’s a very nice rifle, but I can only use one at a time! I’m not into synthetic stocks, or laminate either. I much prefer blue/walnut. The 308 I have right now is the first laminate that I’ve owned…I think they’re ugly! Anyway…good luck!

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]]> By: Russ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44792 Russ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:49:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44792 Actually after doing my research I am leaning towards the .308. Where is Jayes sporting goods is it in Clare Wi.? Is there a website, my computer has been doing some weird stuff lately and I cant find anything on it on the web. I know you own the .308 Ruger have you looked at the Savage 10FCM Scouts yet, they also look nice and the one thing I really like about them is that they come with sights in case of a scope failure. Anyways thanks for your time responding to my e-mail and I hope I can find more info. on the gun store you talked about. Russ Actually after doing my research I am leaning towards the .308. Where is Jayes sporting goods is it in Clare Wi.? Is there a website, my computer has been doing some weird stuff lately and I cant find anything on it on the web. I know you own the .308 Ruger have you looked at the Savage 10FCM Scouts yet, they also look nice and the one thing I really like about them is that they come with sights in case of a scope failure. Anyways thanks for your time responding to my e-mail and I hope I can find more info. on the gun store you talked about. Russ

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44590 Mike Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:09:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44590 FYI Russ, Jays Sporting Goods in Clare have three of these rifles sitting on the rack. They are brand new, and at least one is in 300WSM. I believe the other two are 308s, blue w/walnut. The 300 is blue w/laminate. FYI Russ, Jays Sporting Goods in Clare have three of these rifles sitting on the rack. They are brand new, and at least one is in 300WSM. I believe the other two are 308s, blue w/walnut. The 300 is blue w/laminate.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44588 Mike Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:58:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44588 Thanks for the offer Russ, but my kid wants the 308. I keep reading people pooh-poohing Rugers, but this is my fourth and they're as accurate as any rifle I've owned. I bought the lightweight in 308 when they first came out, and fell in love. The next was a 30/06 in a standard, and they all shoot sub MOA. The 06 required some trigger work, but all in all they are outstanding rifles. Again, thanks for the offer. Thanks for the offer Russ, but my kid wants the 308. I keep reading people pooh-poohing Rugers, but this is my fourth and they’re as accurate as any rifle I’ve owned. I bought the lightweight in 308 when they first came out, and fell in love. The next was a 30/06 in a standard, and they all shoot sub MOA. The 06 required some trigger work, but all in all they are outstanding rifles. Again, thanks for the offer.

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]]> By: Russ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44468 Russ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:38:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44468 Mike thats great, are you serious about selling the .308 I dont think so. If you are drop me a line so we can talk. Glad to hear you like the new rifle. Mike thats great, are you serious about selling the .308 I dont think so. If you are drop me a line so we can talk. Glad to hear you like the new rifle.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/07/ruger-frontier-rifle-has-been-discontinued/comment-page-1/#comment-44446 Mike Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:08:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7015#comment-44446 Just bought one in 300WSM. Wow is it loud!! Compared to the 308, it barks, but this baby is accurate!!! Will be my go to rifle next fall, bear hunting. 3 shot groups @ 100 yards are .330. Anyone want my 308? Ringing the 500 meter ram every shot!! Think I'm in love. Just bought one in 300WSM. Wow is it loud!! Compared to the 308, it barks, but this baby is accurate!!! Will be my go to rifle next fall, bear hunting. 3 shot groups @ 100 yards are .330. Anyone want my 308? Ringing the 500 meter ram every shot!! Think I’m in love.

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