Gday guys, the ever popular m6 scout survival rifle. I will probably buy it regardless, but i would like to know how accurate it is. The original m6 scout rifle in its short barrel configuration is always sure to be one of two things. Just wondered if anyone else had one and their thoughts about them. Apr 21, 2011 the m6 scout features a folding stock which is easily detached via a quickrelease pivot pin. The scout rifle was designed to be a general purpose rifle that would meet the needs of an individual on his own rather than a member of a fire team. I want to like it, and practical considerations aside, i find the idea of a welldesigned scout rifle to be far more interesting than any space age black rifle. Buy springfield m6 holster case, black factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The m6 survival rifle is a solid and accurate foldingtakedown. Its a lightweight rifle with backup ghost ring iron sights mounted on the receiver and not the barrel, a magazine cutoff device to be able to fire one shot only or with a 5round detachable magazine. Top 5 best scout scopes for the money in 2020 rifle. The steyr is the most wellknown, but other manufactures also produce great models. The m6 scout features a folding stock which is easily detached via a quickrelease pivot pin.
M6 scout carry bag june 11, 2010 the one and only carry bag in its existence tprs m6 scout carry bag. The best attempt at a general purpose rifle that ive seen was jeff coopers scout rifle idea in the 38 th edition of gun digest 1985. Springfield m6 scout takedown rifle the firearm blog. Sniper 101 part 42 cleaning equipment by tiborasaurusrex. Chiappa firearms m6 folding shotgunrifle blued 12ga.
Youd then have a 22 magnum for defense against people, small game hunting, or whatever other scenario you survivalists could think up. After some research, ive fallen in love with the springfield m6 scout. Came with the original box and shipping sleeve, along with the manual, warranty card and case. Jan 14, 2016 ruger gunsite scout rifle jeff cooper set the criteria for the modern scout rifle concept, stating that the modern scout rifle should be chambered in. I had joined after i came across a 22 magnum m6 scout on gunbroker.
The tough stamped steel m6 even folds in half for easy storage, measuring only 15 inches long when folded. Based on the original m6, chiappas improved version has updated features to meet the needs of todays shooters. Simple but effective modifaction to the m6 scout survival rifle. Ruger gsr or m1a scout squad as a survival rifle page 3. Dec 19, 2017 since then, several more companies have come forward with their own cooperinspired scout rifles. Parts for the springfield armory m6 scout product details. Jun 22, 2014 im new to this board, finally got approved after some time lol. Any firearm that is heavy or long or bulky enough to make you even consider for a moment, a split second decision, as you leave your car at the road, to leave it behind because you are only going out for a look around, has failed its. My continuing saga of this cheapo 12 gauge bugout shotgun build is just about at a close. Chiappas latest survival rifle is an intriguing truck, boat, plane or cabin gun, as it provides the versatility of firing two different cartridgesone rimfire, one shotgunfrom a robust overunder combination gun related story. Youd have 44 magnum, 45 long colt, or 454 casull ammo that would handle large gamebear protection. And the best chamberings for this lovely little combo gun, at least as far as i was concerned, are.
Springfield armory m6 scout survival monkey forums. Colonel jeff cooper wanted a generalpurpose rifle that could be used for hunting and selfdefense. The m6 is also available in other rifle calibers such as. This weighs about 4lb and has a single shot 22 lr or 22 hornet barrel over a 410 shotbarrel. Thank you to safety harbor firearms for cutting it down. The other nice feature is the ammo storage compartment in the butt stock of the gun. In fact this is the second m6 he bought, the first one was blued and did not hold up to the elements well at all. Now fans of the popular survival rifle have a third option much more attractive than dealing with the first two. This is a discussion on m6 scout within the collectors forums, part of the firearm forum category. The rifle was now set up well for its intended purpose of foraging small game and general plinking, but it did need a little something extra to add to its overall utility as a survival arm. After hours and hours of searching the web i have come to the conclusion that i may need to make one myself.
This setup enabled airmen to shoot small game animals at long range with the. The m6 scout i have is stainless steel and i have checked and has had two 2 410 shells fired and ten 10 22 hornet shells fired, so as close to new as you can get. I picked up a m6 scout and there were no firing pins or springs so thats what i am looking for. This is a discussion on ruger gsr or m1a scout squad as a survival rifle within the broken arrow forums, part of the gun forum category. Other variations of this firearm are the m6 carbine and the m6. In this article, our mission is to help you find the best rated scout rifle for the money. It has been in and out of commercial production several times since the late 1970s out of production again as of march 2008. The chiappa firearms m6 are interesting combination guns directly derived from the famous usaf m6 aircrew survival weapon, but with some significant added versatility. Lets see the last born in the line, the m6 rifleshotgun with the xcaliber multicaliber kit.
Oct 29, 2007 the late jeff cooper described a scout rifle as a generalpurpose rifle that is a conveniently portable, individually operated firearm, capable of striking a single decisive blow, on a live target of up to 200 kilos in weight, at any distance at which the operator can shoot with the precision necessary to place a shot in a vital area of the target. An m6 breaks down in less than 5 seconds to a very compact overall length of 18, providing easy storage on a boat, small plane, tractor or recreational vehicle. Any firearm that is heavy or long or bulky enough to make you even consider for a moment, a split second decision, as you leave your car at the road, to leave it behind because you are only going out for a look around, has failed its duty as a survival rifle. The m6 air crew survival weapon was a speciallymade. He has a springfield m6 scout survival rifle for sale. Luftwaffe drilling and us m6 survival rifle duration. I found the m6 scout to be a worthy survival weapon with some cool features. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. Sniper 101 part 41 rifle cleaning objectives for elr precision shooters 4 main points by tiborasaurusrex. One gun has intrigued me for about as long as i knew of its existence. This is among the best scout scopes of 2020 you will get in the market today. M6 scout rifle slugs ill ask you guys on the rifle forum because this one counts as a rifle and a shot gun. The weapon was designed in an overunder fashion, with the rifle barrel above the shotgun barrel.
Aug 25, 2016 this is a reproduction m6 scout survival rifle. First of all, it comes from a company that has great reputation in the manufacturing of great quality and. M6 aircrew survival weapon springfield armory m6 scout chiappa double badger. Features include a builtin bipod, an adjustable length of pull, spare magazine storage in the stock and flipup backup sights.
Jan 28, 2007 the original m6 scout rifle in its short barrel configuration is always sure to be one of two things. I think i have the firing pins but not sure how they stay in. The barrels work with the receiver like a breakaction shotgun, and where the handguard would be are three accessory rails for lights, lasers, optics or other accessories. Gun has not been fired much, stored in the safe and is in very good condition. Youd then have a 22 magnum for defense against people, small game hunting, or whatever other scenario you. Based on the design for the pilots of the usaf, the springfield armory m6 scout has only a few changes from the original m6 aircrew survival weapon. Air force aircrew from the late 1950s until the early 1970s in the survival kits.
In essence, this was a short, fasthandling rifle chambered in something powerful enough to kill a living. The original scout rifle, the steyr scout has all the features cooper wanted. The original m6 military survival rifle had a 14 barrel and folded up very small, partly to fit in seat packs and ejection seat packs. If you like what you see please consider supporting my channel with a small pledge on. If you had to choose between the henry arms ar7 survival rifle or the springfield armory m6 scout survival rifle, which would you choose and why. May 21, 2016 the subject of the ultimate survival gun is often hotly debated. Since they are a discontinued product finding the mount has become hard to say the least. Survival rifle, springfield, m6 scout liveauctioneers. Jeff coopers famous rifle design has finally gone mainstream, but the first scouts are still the best. My favorite feature is the overunder barrel combo of the. I show you why the springfield m6 is quite possibly the best survival tool of all time, how it works and how i put it together into an amazing survival kit.
Both are great survival rifles but which one will the fans of survivalcache pick. I have recently acquired a springfield m6 scout 22 magnum over 410. Ive heard of people doing this but i dont want to mess up. Having the rifle or shotgun capability in a survival situation is never a bad thing. Springfield armory m6 scout for sale survival monkey forums.
This little something extra was an onboard survival kit, just as the gun was set up from the factory to carry spare ammo. The ultimate guide best scout rifle for the money 2020. Ruger gunsite scout rifle jeff cooper set the criteria for the modern scout rifle concept, stating that the modern scout rifle should be chambered in. The usaf m6 survival weapon used iron sights, while the m6 scout commercial model includes provision for mounting a telescopic sight. Sale pending springfield m6 scout survival rifle shotgun in 22 hornet and 410 gauge with many extras. Sep 01, 2016 this feature is not available right now. The m6 scout is a multipurpose firearm, combining rifle and shotgun. Back in the 1980s, the rifle concept gunsite scout rifle was an oddlooking thing. Jan 20, 2016 the chiappa m6 comes with your choice of either a 12 and 20gauge barrel over either a. The m6 scout is the civilian version of the m6 aircrew survival weapon, issued to u. The steyr scout is coopers idea of what a scout rifle should be. It was issued from 1952 until the early 1970s, in conjunction with the m4 survival rifle. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Steyr scout rifle the steyr scout gives you the option of mounting an extended eye relief scope, and even has a builtin bipod that tucks up into the stock.
May 11, 2016 originally designed as short, fasthandling firearms chambered in something powerful, todays scout rifles are nothing short of impressive. I heard they are rare but i didnt think they were that rare have not seen another one on the web. A light, compact, minimalist hunting tool designed primarily to take birds, rabbits, and other small game for food and pelts, though with the right range, ammo, and careful shot placement you could take deersized game if necessary. May 21, 2008 definitely useful and necessary when shtf, if only when one needs to suture self. The late jeff cooper described a scout rifle as a generalpurpose rifle that is a conveniently portable, individually operated firearm, capable of striking a single decisive blow, on a live target of up to 200 kilos in weight, at any distance at which the operator can shoot with the precision necessary to place a shot in a vital area of the target.
The old m6 scout is an excellent example of a survival gun. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The m6 scout is a single shot break action combination underover rifleshotgun. In fact this is the second m6 he bought, the first one was blued and did not hold up to. Sep 20, 2011 aircrew who were issued the m6 were instructed on a way to make a field expedient forearm by wrapping the barrels with a length of shroud line from their parachute. First let me say i am glad to be part of this group. Ive had a m6 scout on my radar for years now but never ran across one since the 90s. Nov, 2010 here are some photos of my m6 scout for sale.