If scout systems suck I'll just have to buy a new pistol instead of rifle (since I picked up a handgun scope recently)
Had a castle nut do the same thing not so long ago. Crazy thing...I had a set of take down pins that turned into an ar recently.
Recently I was able to use a 3.5x acog at 400yards without any real difficulty or training. I'm beginning to think magnification is overrated
Imo modern optics have made forward mounting optics obsolete. Some of the modern 1-6 or 1-8s have great eye box's that you can easily run both eyes open like a reflex up until 3x or so. This keeps a wide field of view, but still let's you dial up the magnification if needed.
I thought the Scout concept was to have a rifle that had an optic but readily available iron sights.
If not wanting something to be able to go "back and forth"........just skip it.
Never thought Cooper's idea was to have the rifle be "best" at anything.
It was designed to just do anything.
And...........who in the hell wants to go through life with just one rifle?
LOL.........Chucky says a reg scope mounted low is best.
Looking at the average Bambi slayer's rig........one would think a 40mm objective has to be at least 1" off the barrel
If they're going to handicap themselves with see through rings or other, might as well go for max punishment and set up a scout rifle.
I do think Cooper put too much emphasis on having the top open for reloading.
And for clearing jams.
But then we're talking about hunting non biting critters here.
As such, one IMHO would choose a scout rifle.........just to be able to shoot a deer with a scout rifle.
Something different.
Me? I am rather sold on a Rem 760 in .35 rem for Indiana deer hunting.
I have seen a lot of people fumble their stuff at the range. Maybe having access to the top is an advantage for the average klutz.
I have the same setup except a Leupold Scout scope. Last deer I took with it was moving fast, not running 80 yards, easy shot placement. Have a good sight picture when shouldered, no looking for the reticle.I have a Ruger Gunsite Scout 16” with synthetic stock and weaver fixed scout scope in Warne QD rings. I like the forward mounting position. I did not buy this as a sniper setup. I harvested two deer and a couple coyotes this year. Range from 15 to 220 yards. I know it is not for everybody, but the system works for me.