One of the things I learned early on with it, is that the HV Ammo at long distance is crap, except for the small game. In the ammo description it reads: "That the High Velocity variant, has a flatter trajectory over longer distances than the HP variant." I don't believe that for a minute, it also claims that the HP variant is best at short- mid range. I use it for the long range and am surprised at how well the HP ammo can knock down critters at ranges over 250m- 400+m, which is good enough for me. The bipod can be a pain on inclines etc, but, like all things we adapt.DanthemanBoone wrote:Problem is the scout runs out of grunt at the top end, whereas the the 30r just keeps on going. The bipod is a pain in the "A" in the hills and long grass or bushes, its nowhere near as steady as the 30r off the shoulder or crouch at low skills. I used it extensively when I first got it (it really only works good from a stand or a tower) I gave it away as just another pretty toy. Glad I won it and didn't have to pay for the bloody thing.BCKidd wrote:Yep, totally agree. I levelled that rifle off quick, it is an awesome gun, once you get over the ups and downs of the bipod. The thing is, it is steady right out of the box when crouching, so the bipod really doesn't hinder us at all. It is light enough that you can pack it along with a bunch of gear too. Indeed a great addition to our armory.jttoo wrote:The 7mm-08 Scout Bolt Action Rifle with the bipod is a fantastic gun for long shots. I have come to really enjoy using this rifle, and it can be used on everything from fox/coyote to Elk. Other then that I'd suggest the .300.
Sometimes the deployment of the bipod can be tricky or not work right, but most of the time you can find a spot to deploy it
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