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Hi Tam, Long time no type.
I never cared to much for the black plastic sports rifles. I never cared for the AR15s and their styling, and I prefer the more traditional stocks, also have this thing for the original M14. I also prefer shooting iron sights, Although the idea of of setting up a long relief low power scope does have an attraction to me. The scout style rifles do allow for shooting iron sights while the scope is attached.

There is no such thing is the best rifle for all things. The Scout style though seems to fit my needs and wants pretty well (at a reasonable price too) Some that looks good, traditional, Will be fun at the range, and if I ever get an opportunity will be able to take out a few hogs.

I read the thread about the hammer on your M1A breaking. I hope that I have better luck, The M1A does have a reputation for being reliable. I hope that your experience is unusual and rare. MIM can result in reliable products, at least Ruger has built a reputation using these parts. Although its no secret that done poorly these parts may not be so wonderful.

At the moment I'm holding tight to the purse, and expect to pick up a rifle in the spring or next summer. I'm leaning towards the M1A but I also want the Ruger GSM Scout. I'll probably eventually get both.

Col. Cooper once described what he thought of as an ideal if you only had one gun only. would be bolt action, lighweight, 30 cal, Scout type rifle.

I've been rather intrigued with the concept, Ruger has the Gunsite Scout but, I think I would prefer semi-auto. Maybe a M1A /Scout Squad.