I got a new stainless synthetic Gunsite Scout, model 6829 on Monday. I had a laminated scout with 18" barrel and sold it a while back. I really like how much lighter this one feels. Between the muzzle brake and the soft recoil pad it is a joy to shoot. I will probably remove the brake and just put the thread protector cap (which is included) on it. Also, instead of one metal magazine it came with two polymer 10 rounders. I prefer them over the steel.
I mounted a Vortex 2-7 scout scope on top. I tried 5 loads yesterday and was very happy. Four loads shot under inch at 100. These were Rem factory 180 gr CoreLokts, Reloads with 165 gr Speer bullets, Reloads with 150 gr Barnes tipped and Barnes factory 130 grain tipped. The 130 grain shot right at 0.5". It didn't love Hornady 150 gr whitetail loads, shooting just under 2". When it quits raining I have a bunch more loads to try and chronograph. I wasn't sure how I would like the scout scope but so far so good. On my last one I used a traditional scope and a red dot.
I mounted a Vortex 2-7 scout scope on top. I tried 5 loads yesterday and was very happy. Four loads shot under inch at 100. These were Rem factory 180 gr CoreLokts, Reloads with 165 gr Speer bullets, Reloads with 150 gr Barnes tipped and Barnes factory 130 grain tipped. The 130 grain shot right at 0.5". It didn't love Hornady 150 gr whitetail loads, shooting just under 2". When it quits raining I have a bunch more loads to try and chronograph. I wasn't sure how I would like the scout scope but so far so good. On my last one I used a traditional scope and a red dot.