Range Report On the Gunsite Scout 450BM;
I purchased the Scout Rifle at Randy's last Saturday. The fit and finish on this rifle is excellent. Checkering is sharp and crisp. Rifle fit me well. I did not have to put any extra "length of pull" extensions on. Rifle comes with a "Ruger Precision Rifle® Hybrid Muzzle Brake" and also includes a thread protector if you wish to remove the Muzzle Brake. I preferred to use the included Ruger Rings and mounted a Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42mm scope on it. I did have to removed the tactical rail in order for the scope to fit properly. I called Ruger to find the thread size of the screws that held the tactical rail in place so I could purchase some filler screws and the Customer Service Representative stated she would send the filler screws free of charge.
I was able to get to the range this morning before the rain started. I set up at 30 yards to make sure it was "on paper". First shot was 1 1/2" to left and 1" low. After scope adjustment it was close to center. Moved to 100 yards. Below is the results at 100 yards.
First impressions:
1. There had been some on the forum who questioned if the productions guns would be as accurate as the rifles produced for Randy's. After this range session, I don't think there is any difference. I was using factory ammo and both my other 450BMs shoot better with my reloads but I didn't have any reloads to try today. I do believe with some extended range time the scope can be fine tuned for improved accuracy. But even if left alone, this will definitely kill any deer in Michigan.
2. The muzzle brake on this rifle does it's job and does it well. Recoil from this rifle was less than my HR 20 gauge slug gun.
3. Ruger did a great job in producing this rifle and Ruger's Customer Service is one of the best in the industry.
Hope this post helps anyone who has questions about this rifle.