Ruger Scout Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle velocity from a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, compared to a Ruger M77 MkII Frontier Rifle and a Savage FLCP-K police rifle. For 150 grain factory loads (Winchester and Remington) and 168 grain handloads.
Winchester 150 grain factory loads gave almost 2700 fps from the Ruger Gunsite Scout, which has a 16" barrel. The same ammunition gave 2900 fps from a 24" barrel.
Remington 150 grain factory load gave just over 2700 fps from the Ruger Gunsite Scout, and just under 3000 fps from a 24" barrel.
Handloaded 68 grain load gave just under 2500 fps from the Ruger Gunsite Scout, and just over 2700 fps from a 24" barrel.
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