Thread: It's my anniversary and...

...my wife just totally kicks butt.

She gave me a Steyr Scout rifle (in .308, naturally). I have wanted this gun since it was introduced, but never latched onto one. I had an extra Ching Sling* laying around and mounted it this afternoon. I will mount the Leupold scope shortly, and post pics. Have to pick up some QD rings locally, since I prefer the scope be easily removable.

I will have to get another Ching Sling eventually, since I only had a tan one around and the black one will go much better with the Steyr's synthetic stock. The sling swivels are the very superior flush-mounted type.

The trigger is the stuff of a shooter's dreams. The length of pull is adjustable; I removed all the spacers since I prefer a short stock. The integral bipod deploys in a moment. A nifty spare magazine resides in the buttstock. The spring-loaded back-up iron sights are of the ghost ring style; they lay flat, recessed into the action and scope mount until needed.

The rifle is very light and points more like a bird gun than a rifle. It is VERY fast on target!

My wife did a very considerable amount of research before buying this for me, and was assisted by forum member Old Padawan and some of the other Galco staff. And here I thought getting her a diamond anniversary band in Afghanistan was tough!

Now I have a Mauser pseudo-scout I will be looking to sell or trade. Hmmmm, maybe I can swap for a good Marlin lever gun....

* RIP Eric Ching - may he dwell in Valhalla forever.