Well, my quest for the ultimate truck and saddle bolt gun has brought me to two Rugers, the .308 Ruger Scout (18.7" model) and the Ruger Guide gun in .30-06.
There are things I like about both rifles. For instance, the Scout already has a peep sight and it's somewhat shorter and lighter; but, I prefer the Guide Gun's hinged floorplate and it doesn't have a ridiculous rail on the barrel that will leave empty screw holes when I take it off.
But one thing I don't know is how either of these cartridges perform from these barrels lengths. So, can anyone tell me how the muzzle blast of a .30-06 from a 20" barrel compares to a .308 from an 18" barrel?
Also, and I know I'm splitting hairs here, but does anyone have an idea about the velocity differences these two setups would show using factory ammunition?
Last edited by Wyoming762; 01/08/16.
