The Steyr Scout is the production realization of Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle concept — a general-purpose bolt-action rifle light enough to carry all day, chambered in a military cartridge, with a forward-mounted low-power scope and a built-in spare magazine in the stock. The 19.6-inch barrel keeps overall length below 40 inches while maintaining acceptable .308 Win performance. The Scout remains the benchmark against which other scout rifles are measured. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Win Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1998, Austria Weight: 97.6 oz Overall length: 38.6" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, general_purpose, survival, field