I'm wanting a lightweight, stainless / synthetic, all-weather rifle.
The Scout isn't synthetic. It also isn't particularly "lightweight" compared to the Tikka. I'm a big fan of the Model 77, but I have somewhere less than zero interest in the Scout version. The Ruger weighs in at 7.3 lbs in .308, while the T3x Lite in the same chambering weighs in at 6.4 lbs; the Ruger has a non-adjustable trigger that can be made good with some massaging, while the Tikka has an adjustable trigger. Tikkas also typically shoot well from the get-go, while Rugers can sometimes require a little work, but usually do well.
I have both Model 77s and a Tikka T3x Lite and in other comparisons would heartily recommend the Ruger, but not here.
