The Ruger Scout Rifle is a modern interpretation of Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle concept — a general-purpose bolt-action under 3 meters in length, under 3 kilograms in weight, capable of 2 MOA accuracy with iron sights, and chambered in a caliber capable of taking deer-sized game at 450 meters. The 16.1-inch barrel with muzzle brake and forward-mounted scope rail is the Scout Rifle's defining characteristic. Ruger's controlled-round-feed three-position safety, 10-round detachable box magazine, and ghost ring backup sights make the Scout the most capable implementation of Cooper's concept from any major manufacturer. Type: Bolt-Action Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Winchester Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 2011, USA Weight: 98 oz Overall length: 38.6" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, hog_hunting, general_purpose, survival