Since the very successful Gunsite
Scout bolt action rifle was introduced about ten months ago,
shooters have been asking for magazines that are less expensive
than the steel magazines that Ruger provides with the rifle.
Ruger has been working on getting into production some
glass-filled nylon magazines for several months now, and they
are finally in production. Available in three sizes; three,
five, and ten-shot capacities. I like these new magazines even
better than the steel magazines, myself. They are lightweight
and strong, and the polymer is self-lubricating and
non-corrosive.
The Ruger Scout mags are lightweight, but
strengthened for stiffness. The three, five, and ten-shot
magazines weigh in at two, two and one-half, and three and
one-fifth ounces, respectively. They have covers which snap atop
the mags to keep out sand, dirt, snow, and grit, and the
magazines disassemble easily for cleaning. The springs are made
of stainless steel, and they have polymer followers and
floorplates.
The new Ruger polymer Scout magazines are
easy to load, and function well in the Ruger Gunsite Scout
rifles. At the time of this writing, they sell for $39.95, and
can be ordered online at www.shopruger.com.
Jeff Quinn