"Scout"type rifles for silhouettes

savagefan · Post by **savagefan** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:06 pm

Hello, just wondering if anyone has tried this set-up and how did it work. Thanx.

stsbuyer · Post by **stsbuyer** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:18 am

This is my 31st year shooting silhouette and not one scout has showed up at a match that I have attended. I would guess that it would not be the prefered set up for silhouette.

This is if you are talking about this kind of rifle?

Paul

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:28 am

I don't recall all that many scout scopes having the magnification and repeatible adjustment systems with target knobs that silhouette shooting demands. I like weight on my rifle hanging out front and a scout scope setup would move some weight forward, but it seems like an idea that seems good at first but is hampered by the availibility of equipment to go along with it.

BlauBear · Post by **BlauBear** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:33 am

Some modestly informed thoughts on Scout Rifles in Silhouette.

If that's what you have, bring it!

Scout rifles sacrifice length and weight for maneuverability, so barrels are shorter and LOP might be sacrificed. In Silhouette a longer barrel means more complete combustion, so I believe at least 22" (some insist on 24") barrels are desirable and a many shooters will want more LOP (14.5" is pretty common around here). Then a cheek piece and raised comb help fit, repeatability and recoil distribution, all important in 40 round matches.

None of this eliminates scout rifles, though, and maybe it just explains why we get so fussy about this stuff. Bling is optional (for some of us...) but fit and function are always important.

Bob259 · Post by **Bob259** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:48 am

BlauBear wrote:.......
Bling is optional (for some of us...) but fit and function are always important.

Hmmm... some how I think that's another slap at Kitty and I.

BlauBear · Post by **BlauBear** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:51 am

Bob259 wrote:Hmmm... some how I think that's another slap at Kitty and I.

Nah - Just trying to help him stay halfway balanced! You guys will start calling him to the Bling Side soon enough.

lone ringer · Post by **lone ringer** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:32 pm

At the 2006 SB Nationals I saw an Oriental fellow shooter from PA in AA class use a scout rifle and he was very handy with it shooting in the low 20's every day in both rifle classes using the same rifle.

I was paying attention to him because I did not think he was going to hit many targets with his rifle's set up but he proved me wrong. I know it was all the shooter and might have done better with more conventional equipment, we talked for a while and I found out he had a black belt in some kind of martial arts discipline.

Bob259 · Post by **Bob259** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:17 pm

lone ringer wrote:At the 2006 SB Nationals I saw an Oriental fellow shooter from PA in AA class use a scout rifle and he was very handy with it shooting in the low 20's every day in both rifle classes using the same rifle.

I was paying attention to him because I did not think he was going to hit many targets with his rifle's set up but he proved me wrong. I know it was all the shooter and might have done better with more conventional equipment, we talked for a while and I found out he had a black belt in some kind of martial arts discipline.

Yes, He usually shoots with us at least a couple times a year at one of our local ranges. He is a very good shooter and great person. He actually has his scope mounted way at the end of the barrel, very interesting to see.

savagefan · Post by **savagefan** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:32 pm

Interesting answers and yes stsbuyer that's the piece (right brand too). Wanted to know what's being used out there, will follow the herd as I'm brand new to this. Thanx all.

BlauBear · Post by **BlauBear** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:38 pm

If you use a Savage action, please share the results. Remington 700 actions are the norm, just like Anschutz is in small bore.

savagefan · Post by **savagefan** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:16 pm

will do.

Varn · Post by **Varn** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:20 pm

Tony,
Thank you for bringing up that shooter and reminding me. I remember him well. I was also really impressed with his ability with unconventional equipment. Too many times we as shooters lose sight of the fact that this is a sport where the shooter is the overriding factor. This question is always prevalent. A shooter can buy it, they can bling it, but can they shoot it? That gentleman could really answer that question!!! I have no doubt that man would be a master class SB shooter with a factory 1712 / 6.5 x 20 Leupold combo and a little time to get accustomed to it. Thanks again Tony. Mark

jneihouse · Post by **jneihouse** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:14 am

Varn,

Weren't you using a savage with an accutrigger at the Nationals this year? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Kitty

Varn · Post by **Varn** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:57 am

Kitty,
I wasn't at this past year's nationals so you must be thinking of someone else. I shoot a Tikka Whitetail Deluxe in the factory stock that I had rebarreled to 260 Remington. Although a Savage 14 in 7-08 with the accutrigger wouldn't be a bad choice. Varn