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Get a closer look at the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Today we’re seeing renewed interest in scout rifles. Steyr, Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage all offer commercial interpretations of the scout. But, are these modern renditions of Cooper’s general-purpose carbine suitable for big game hunting?

Versatility is the basic concept behind the scout rifle as originally conceived by Jeff Cooper.

In his new book, The Scout Rifle Study, Richard Mann weighs the worth of the scout rifle—for defensive purposes, survival and hunting—in modern terms. The title is fitting, as the book is an exhaustive and enlightening examination of a firearm type that’s commonly misunderstood, as well as a survey that provides real-world, objective data on the scout rifle’s supposed benefits.

CVA has announced its new Scout Series of guns. The Scout series builds on CVA’s trusted single-shot rifle platform, with modern upgrades to promote versatility and performance.

Steyr Arms has announced an extremely limited production run of the Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle in a commemorative package.

There are essentially three definitions of the scout rifle. First, there’s Col. Jeff Cooper’s definition, which is largely credited for setting the parameters of such a firearm. The popular definition, meanwhile, is any bolt-action rifle with an extended-eye-relief scope. And finally, there’s the definition(s) conjured by everyone else. The Mossberg MVP Scout clearly meets the last two.

The Weaver K-Series Scout scope is compact, lightweight and has generous eye relief.

Ruger has announced it will chamber its popular Scout Rifle in .450 Bushmaster.