The Ruger Scout Rifle (brand part no. 6829) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win/7.62 NATO and built by Ruger around Colonel Jeff Cooper’s original scout rifle concept: short, light, and fast to get on target. A compact 16.1-inch barrel keeps the rifle maneuverable in tight terrain or vehicles, and a matte stainless finish stands up to weather without regular upkeep. Blade front and ghost ring rear sights come standard, letting shooters run the rifle without an optic while a forward rail still leaves room for a scout-style scope. A 10-round detachable box magazine and threaded muzzle round out a rifle built for versatility over specialization.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Win/7.62 NATO, a widely available cartridge suited to hunting and general-purpose use.
• Feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine, giving significant capacity for a bolt-action rifle.
• Wears a compact 16.1-inch barrel.
• Rifled with a 1:10-inch twist rate, keeping the rifle short and maneuverable.
• Finished in matte stainless steel, resisting corrosion in rough field conditions.
• Includes blade front and ghost ring rear sights, ready to shoot without mounting an optic.
• Threaded 5/8-24 at the muzzle, ready to accept a brake or suppressor.
• Uses a three-position safety, adding a locked-bolt setting beyond simple fire/safe.
• The overall length measures 44.55 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does the Ruger Scout Rifle use? It is chambered in .308 Win/7.62 NATO, a versatile and widely available cartridge.

Does the rifle come with sights? Yes, it includes a blade front sight and a ghost ring rear sight.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The detachable box magazine holds 10 rounds.

Buy the Ruger Scout Rifle .308 Win Rifle

A short, versatile rifle that shoots well with or without an optic is the whole point of the scout rifle concept, and Ruger’s stainless build delivers it in .308 Win. Order this Ruger rifle from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our full selection of bolt action rifles.