The Ruger Scout rifle in .450 Bushmaster with a matte black alloy finish (brand part no. 6837) brings straight-wall cartridge performance to Ruger’s scout rifle platform, giving hunters a hard-hitting option for close and mid-range big game. Ruger fits the rifle with a 16.1-inch barrel threaded 11/16×24 and a 1:16-inch twist rate matched to .450 Bushmaster bullet weights, and the 4-round detachable box magazine keeps the compact rifle quick to reload. Blade front and ghost ring rear sights support fast target acquisition, and a three-position safety adds a layer of field reliability. Among straight-wall-cartridge bolt action rifles, this Scout Rifle configuration favors hunters in straight-wall-only states or those who want a hard-hitting close-range platform.
Key Specifications
- The chambering is .450 Bushmaster, a straight-wall cartridge built for close and mid-range big game.
- The barrel measures 16.1 inches, threaded 11/16×24 for muzzle devices.
- The twist rate is 1:16 inches, matched to .450 Bushmaster bullet weights.
- The magazine capacity is 4 rounds, using a detachable box magazine.
- The sights are a blade front and ghost ring rear for fast target acquisition.
- The safety is a three-position design.
- The overall length measures 44.3 inches.
- Shipping weight of approximately 9.7 pounds.
- The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this rifle chambered in? .450 Bushmaster, a straight-wall cartridge suited to close and mid-range big game.
What sights does this rifle include? A blade front sight paired with a ghost ring rear sight.
Buy the Ruger Scout Rifle, .450 Bushmaster
Hard-hitting straight-wall performance in a compact scout platform is exactly what this .450 Bushmaster Scout Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.
