Scout Rifles
Scout Rifles

Finding the Foundation of the Scout Rifle

During the last month I’ve spent a good amount of time with Remington’s new Model Seven LS. This is an 18 inch barreled compact bolt-action rifle with open sights and a laminated stock. As far as I’m concerned, it is the handiest and best looking rifle Remington builds. I consider it a worthy replacement for the discontinued and now lionized model 600; …

What is a scout rifle?

Do you know the answer to this question? Or, do you just think you know the answer? Maybe the more important question to ask is, can the scout rifle be definitively defined? Conducting research and experiments to support my upcoming book, The Scout Rifle Study, I’ve spent the last two years with my head so far up a scout rifle’s muzzle I’m beginning …