Ruger Gunsite Scout .308 Win 18” Bolt Action Rifle & Leupold Pig Plex Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,000.00
LSB#: LSB250804MF108
Make: Ruger
Model: Gunsite Scout (06803)
Serial Number: 680-01280
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt-Action, accepts detachable magazines
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade between two protective wings. The rear sight has been removed. The top of the receiver has a Leupold VXR 1.25-4x20mm Pig Plex scope mounted with Leoplold scope rings. The glass is clear and the scope rates in Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is wood laminate with checkered semi-pistol grip, straight comb, 2 sling studs, rubber buttpad, and checkered forend. . There are no chips or cracks. There is minimal handling wear present. Overall the stock rates in Excellent condition
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None
Type of Finish: Matt Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only light handling and operational marks. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Scope, sling, and bipod
Our Assessment: A compact, scout-style bolt gun built for rapid handling and real-world ballistics — an 18″ barrel that balances .308 Win. velocity with a short, fast-shouldering overall length, a rigid bolt-action lockup, and an optics-friendly top rail with a low-mounted Leupold Pig-Plex scope that emphasizes fast, near-to-mid-range target acquisition. The “scout” rifle idea (popularized in the late 20th century by Col. Jeff Cooper) championed short, multi-role bolt guns with forward-mounted low-power optics and rapid handling; Ruger’s Gunsite collaborations and subsequent scout-style factory offerings channel that philosophy into modern production rifles. This lineage reflects broader late-20th/early-21st century trends toward optics-first hunting rifles, compact precision sporters, and practical, patrol-ready bolt actions that trade extreme length for agile field performance. Be sure to check our detailed pictures for a better understanding of the firearm. -C.R.
