Friday, October 14, 2016

17 Nasty Hillary Clinton Facts

17 Nasty Hillary Clinton Facts
If there is anyone with more backroom, ugly scandals than Hillary Clinton in politics or the
grand scope of life in general, you’d be lucky to search this entire planet and find anyone
remotely close. This woman can’t seem to file a document or speak a word without tripping up
a scandal or a controversy, and yet somehow she finds enough benefit of the doubt to spew
constant judgement and condescension at anyone who dares to question the Clinton dynasty.
It takes a snake to maneuver the waters with her level of skill, and it takes a charmer (or an
illusionist) to convince everyone to let her get away with it. Well, you know what? Here’s a nice
reminder of some of the facts, scandals, and carnage Clinton has left in her wake, the kind no
one should ever forget—especially now that this snake/charmer aspires to lead the country for
at least four years.
1 – She’s the first presidential spouse to ever be subpoenaed. This was specifically for her
involvement on the Whitewater controversy. If it doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because this
happened during husband Bill’s presidential campaign and first years in office. As the facts
stand: The New York Times printed an article alleging the Clintons invested and lost money in
the Whitewater Development Corporation, a failed venture. From there, an investigation arose
with Bill and Hillary as the focus, and this led to a grand jury subpoena for both Clintons while
Bill was still in office to turn over all related documents. 15 people ended up convicted of
federal charges (though four of them got pardons from husband Bill right before he left office).
2 – She laughed while admitting she got child rapist off the hook. In 1975, Clinton, as an
attorney, represented a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl whose family he lived with.
Having to defend her client to the best of her ability, she negotiated a plea deal that turned a
potential 30-year sentence into one year and four years’ probation. But the bad part doesn’t
involve the sentence—while being interviewed in the mid-1980s, Clinton acknowledged (but
did not explicitly state) her client lied about raping a child and still passed a polygraph. “I had
him take a polygraph, which he passed, which forever destroyed my faith in polygraphs
[laughter]!” Someone has poor taste in humor.
3 – She made cash off pollution. As an attorney, Clinton made serious cash through her law
firm and by being on corporate boards before she married husband Bill and took on her “good
wife” image. Some of that cash—roughly $31,000 per year—came from Lafarge, a company
later fined $1.8 million by the EPA for pollution in 1992 (a fine Clinton herself never had to pay
despite her making money off the company). Funny enough, the Clinton administration ending
up knocking that fine down to under $600,000. They do say it’s all about who you know.
4 – She and Bill are the first and only couple to be fingerprinted by the FBI. This was due to a
scandal during the Clinton administration: “Filegate.” In 1996, the Clintons were believed to
have improper access to FBI files. The White House’s personnel security director improperly
requested FBI reports including people who’d served in previous Republican administrations.
And it was there that concern of a “dirty tricks” operation was in place by the Clintons—
something Nixon had operated too. With that, Judiciary Committee chair, Orrin Hatch,
requested the FBI perform fingerprint analyses on both Clintons. However, the FBI confirmed
neither Clinton handled files personally—the beauty of having aides—though her fingerprints
were found on relevant requested documents…two years later, in her family quarters.
5 – She associated with donors who wound up in jail. When Clinton ran for president in 2008,
Norman Hsu, a big Democrat party contributor and fundraiser, was the man who collected
contributions for the party, with these coming from a variety of “sources.” He went long and far
to promote Clinton, but it turned out Hsu was a criminal and—believe it or not—a fugitive who
had been scamming people and businesses for years—$20 million worth. Also, years before
that in mid-90s, Jorge Cabrera was a Democratic supporter who even wrote a personal check of
$20,000 to the party. He was even seen in press pictures with Clinton as First Lady—a few
months later, Cabrera was arrested in a Miami drug bust and got 19 years in prison. Again, it’s
all about who you know.
6 – She and her State Department failed to label Boko Harem a terrorist outfit. Despite the
urging of many within Obama’s administration and hard evidence, Secretary of State Clinton
didn’t label this Nigerian-based Islamic terrorist group a terror threat. Evidence was presented
to the State Department in 2011, but Boko Haram remained off the terror list until 2013. One
government watchdog group found evidence of political conflicts of interest involving foreign
donations and the Clinton Foundation, but it is also interesting to note that Boko Haram didn’t
become a terrorist outfit until after Obama was reelected.
7 – She knew about Bill harassing Paula Jones and did nothing. Paula Jones was a government
worker in Arkansas while husband Bill was governor there, and she alleged she was sexually
harassed by Bill while he was there. She filed a suit in 1994, calling for just under $1 million in
damages, though the case was settled out of court. Years later in 2015, the same Paula Jones
told reporters she believed Hillary knew all about the harassment yet did nothing and simply
supported her husband. Such accusations had weight behind it because of Juanita Broaddrick, a
woman who claimed Bill raped her in 1978 and accused Hillary of “trying to silence her.”
8 – She and her State Department are the reason a US Ambassador was killed in Benghazi.
With the deaths of four Americans, including sitting US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens,
during the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, the State Department initially described this incident as a
spontaneous one when it was actually planned and premediated. Many suspect the State
Department’s desire for a low profile to be the reason why the compound’s security was below
standard—Clinton claimed responsibility for the lapses, but tried to abscond personal blame by
pointing to other professionals in her department who handled security directly.
9 – She was the central figure behind Travelgate, the Clinton administration’s first major
ethics controversy. In this scandal, seven White House employees were fired from its Travel
Office for “irregularities,” some saying so friends of the Clintons could get on staff. Further
evidence suggested Clinton orchestrated the firings and was believed to have lied under oath
years before when the investigations started, as newly discovered evidence contradicted her
statements that she’d had no involvement. Many, unsurprisingly, felt a cover-up was in place.
10 – She thinks women who accuse men of sexual harassment are “whiney.” It’s safe to say if
Clinton were Republican, everyone would’ve heard about her characterization of women who
dare to accuse men of sexually harassment, which anyone with sense would tell you is a
genuine problem, as the “whiney women,” aka victims, of former Senator Bob Packwood (ROR)
would likely agree. According to the notes of Clinton’s good friend, late Professor Diane
Blair, she was “tired of all those whiney women, and she needs [Bill] on health care.” Because
political priorities take precedence over sexual mistreatment and such—this coming from the
woman who invokes the “war on women” to regularly push her agenda.
11 – She took money from Wal-Mart and never acknowledged it afterward. Between 1986
and 1992, Clinton was on the Wal-Mart board, which has been repeatedly criticized for
supposed anti-union activity—Clinton, of course, did nothing about it on a board that included
John Tate, who famously said, “Labor unions are nothing but blood-sucking parasites living off
the productive labor of people who work for a living.” Clinton’s 2008 campaign biography made
absolutely no mention of Wal-Mart, and even further, Clinton was described as “loyal company
woman” by Tate himself Since, you know, a paycheck is a paycheck, even when supreme lack of
respect is running rampant.
12 – She called the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair a “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy.” This
was her response to the rumors about husband Bill and then White House intern Monica
Lewinsky: “The great story here for anybody willing to find it and write about it and explain it, is
this vast right-wing conspiracy that has been conspiring against my husband since the day he
announced for president.” One can get the whole woman scorned fact of the matter, but this of
course fell flat when Bill admitted to the affair after lying about it, becoming the second
President to be served the Articles of Impeachment. Since then, Clinton’s phrase has become
part of the Democrat’s toolkit, being used many times including to describe press attacks
against Pres. Obama.
13 – She claimed to have come under sniper fire in Bosnia before recanting. When Clinton was
First Lady in 1996, she made an official visit to Bosnia to meet with American troops stationed
there after the Bosnian War (started in response to the breakup of Yugoslavia) ended. After she
returned, she told the press she and her then 16-year-old daughter came under sniper fire and
could have been killed at the airport. One week later, Clinton took back her comments, claiming
to have “made a mistake” in recounting what happened—especially given that news footage
showed her calmly walking from her plane. She may have figured out claiming the First Lady
and Daughter were under fire in a war-torn, unstable country was a bad idea if completely
false.
14 – She and Bill took items from the White House that weren’t theirs. When the Clintons
moved out of White House at the start of the Bush administration, there were allegations of
“damage, theft, vandalism, and pranks” in abundance. From there, upon moving into their New
York home after the White House, they brought along a whopping $190,000 worth of items
that should have been left in their place, considering those items actually did not belong to
either Clinton. Clinton and husband Bill did ultimately return the items, but the fact that it
happened at all is interesting when considering Clinton’s own admission that she and her
husband were broke and in debt when they left the White House.
15 – She gave speeches for $225,000 a piece but banned the press from them. All three
Clintons—Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea—have earned income through speeches. One year, Clinton
made $11 million for 51 speeches, averaging around $225,000 each. With the level of leverage
that she has, Clinton could have even gotten away with a greater fee, especially given her
speeches were for Goldman Sachs and other Wall Street bigwigs. More than that, however,
Clinton clouds these speeches in complete privacy to the point no one really knows what she
talks about, promoting a secrecy akin to that of the Free Masons. No media, press, live
tweeting, or photos, leaving many suspicious of her coziness with big money, many like that guy
Bernie Sanders. One reporter claims to have never seen so much secrecy for such a big event—
because that’s just how she rolls apparently with her opaque self.
16 – She endangered national security to have a private email server. During Clinton’s time as
Secretary of State, she exclusively used a private email server rather than the official State
Department’s federal servers—the kind that are designed to the best of their ability to protect
classified information including the names of operatives overseas and in the US. By asserting
control of her server, Clinton and her sides could decide which emails to turn over to the State
Department when requested and which emails not to—as such, the State Department has
actually “lost” digital copies of many of the emails the FBI has requested, calling it a “clerical”
error. Given that “CIA names just fall off the page” of Clinton’s easily hackable emails, if she
doesn’t face indictment at the end of the FBI’s investigation, it will be a colossal joke. ***Many
of these emails are now coming out via Wikileaks.
17 – And finally: She claims to have communed with Eleanor Roosevelt. Bob Woodward
reported that while in the White House, Clinton used to have “chats” with long dead First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt and even Gandhi (also long dead). Such conversations were facilitated by
Jean Houston, co-director of the Foundation for Mind Research, who actually moved into the
White House for a spell—when asked by Houston if she would ever want to address Jesus,
Clinton said it would be “too personal.” Admittedly, this is less a scandal and more just
something weird as hell, but this story alone represents the major power of left-wing media
bias. No one has heard of this, but everyone knew about Nancy Reagan and her love for
astrology to the point of ridiculous contention.
And how many scandals can be tied to Nancy Reagan? Probably not as many as Mrs. Hillary
Rodham Clinton, who may be the least charming charmer of the media this side of the 2000s. In
addition to being someone who should not be president just because she’s always been there
like a mole on your skin.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio to face criminal charges over immigration patrols

Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio to face criminal charges over immigration patrols


PHOENIX - Prosecutors said Tuesday they will charge Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio with criminal contempt of court over immigration patrols.
The announcement was made the day before early voting starts in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s bid for a seventh term as metro Phoenix’s top law enforcer, his toughest fight yet after more than two decades in office. Arpaio, who calls himself “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” made a name for himself cracking down on illegal immigration and forcing jail inmates to wear pink underwear.
The charges were revealed at a hearing to discuss issues raised by another judge’s request that Arpaio face criminal contempt charges after refusing to stop targeting Latinos in patrols.
Prosecutor John Keller said in court that the government will bring charges, with the next step being a court filing that’s akin to a criminal complaint.

Arpaio could face up to six months in jail if convicted of misdemeanor contempt. Arpaio has already been found guilty of civil contempt of court in relation the the patrols.
Arpaio has acknowledged violating the order from U.S. District Judge Murray Snow but insists it wasn’t intentional. Snow disagreed, concluding Arpaio knowingly continued the patrols because he believed his immigration enforcement efforts would help his 2012 re-election campaign.
Chad Willems, Arpaio’s campaign manager, said the sheriff doesn’t have anything to worry about with the hearing occurring just before early voting begins.
“It’s more of a procedural matter at this point today. Our efforts and our internal numbers are showing the sheriff is in a very strong position going into early ballots,” Willems said.
Snow also requested criminal charges against Arpaio and his second in command, Jerry Sheridan, for withholding 50 hard drives in a secret investigation that critics say targeted Snow.
The racial profiling lawsuit that Arpaio lost more than three years ago morphed into a contempt case after the sheriff was accused of violating court orders. It revealed deep flaws in Arpaio’s internal investigations, which Snow said had been manipulated to shield sheriff’s officials from accountability.
County taxpayers have shelled out $48 million so far in the profiling case, and the costs are expected to reach $72 million by next summer. That includes $17 million in spending ordered by Snow to make changes to the agency.
Arpaio would face up to six months in jail if convicted of misdemeanor criminal contempt and an unspecified sentencing range if such a conviction is deemed a felony.
A felony contempt conviction would force Arpaio from office, while he could remain sheriff with a misdemeanor conviction. If prosecutors charge him, the case is not expected to be designated as a misdemeanor or felony until later.
Among his many exploits, Arpaio is known nationwide for forcing inmates to wear pink underwear and jailing them in canvas tents during Phoenix’s triple-degree summer heat. He has faced his most crushing legal defeats in the nearly 9-year-old racial profiling case, which focused on his immigration patrols.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Aliens Are Registered or Voting… and in Pennsylvania, by the Thousands

Yes, Virginia, Aliens Are Registered or Voting… and in Pennsylvania, by the Thousands

Wouldn’t it be nice if just once, some of the people whom Soros pays to tell us that voter fraud doesn’t exist admitted they were wrong? What if government documents were produced to show at least 1,000 instances of voter fraud with aliens registering or voting in a key swing state? Would they recant?
That’s asking too much. They earn their salaries by pretending voter fraud is a myth, and convincing others in the media to parrot their lies.
So today we learn that in the key swing state of Virginia, voter registration rolls have been polluted with an excess of a thousand aliens, and most certainly far more.  This detailed study by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (which I assisted on) documents more than one thousand aliens on the voter rolls. It provides the government documents with the names.
Here’s the most frightening part: the sample is only eight Virginia counties and doesn’t include the behemoths of Arlington and Fairfax Counties. I’ll get to why that information is being concealed by election officials in a moment below.
In just eight Virginia counties, 1,046 alien non-citizens successfully registered to vote. Mind you, these are just the aliens who were accidentally caught because when they renewed their driver’s license, they told the truth that they were a non-citizen.
That’s because of Motor Voter. Motor Voter, or the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, mandates that anyone who applies for a driver’s license must be offered voter registration. To register, they must merely mark a checkbox that they are a citizen and sign the form. It’s a yes-no question, and thousands are lying — just in Virginia.
Virginia has no citizenship verification requirements like other states do, so the vulnerabilities in Motor Voter are amplified.  Voter ID is no solution either. These aliens are getting registered to vote when they are getting their photo ID cards!
Some groups like it this way. Soros-fueled organizations have brought lawsuits to stop states from verifying citizenship of registrants. The Advancement Project and Demos are the answers to the Jeopardy question: Who would ever be against verifying the citizenship of voters?
Another question – why would they fight steps to prevent foreign influence on American elections? – raises even more ominous possibilities.
The Virginia report by PILF contains the responses of just eight Virginia counties to public inspection requests under Motor Voter for list maintenance documents demonstrating aliens who have been removed from the rolls.
The report only reflects the eight counties that complied with the request, and only reflects the aliens who were caught. Without question, many many more aliens remain on the rolls who haven’t been caught. But at least now we have the names of people who were removed from the rolls by the hundreds for citizenship problems.

Monday, October 3, 2016

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The Ultimate Scout Rifle—Full Review

 The Ultimate Scout Rifle—Full Review

The Steyr Scout is the culmination of Jeff Cooper's concept of a light yet capable rifle. Shown equipped with a Leupold Scout Scope. Image courtesy of the manufacturer.
The Steyr Scout is the culmination of Jeff Cooper’s concept of a light yet capable rifle. Image courtesy of the manufacturer.
With two magazines on board, the Steyr Scout Rifle is easily tac-loaded and the operator need not carry additional ammunition on their belt.
With two magazines on board, the Steyr Scout Rifle is easily tac-loaded and the operator need not carry additional ammunition on their belt.
For more information, visit https://steyrarms.com.

The idea of owning only one rifle does not appeal to many Americans. In some European countries, government restrictions make it more common and is why drillings and vierlings—rifle and shotgun combination guns with multiple barrels—are popular there. In the United States, we can own multiple rifles specialized for almost any specific task. While this is very appealing if not an ideal situation, so is the idea of owning a single rifle you can do almost anything with.
U.S. Marine and Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper began experimenting with carbines – short rifles – as early as the mid-1960s. His work with these reduced rifles led to his conceptualized solution to the one rifle question. Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept is now often looked at as mostly a set of ridged specifications regulating the physical makeup of the firearm. What is very often overlooked is the practical application and friendliness of the rifle Cooper was trying to create.
In the early 80s Jeff Cooper held a number of conferences with riflemen and others he respected. The goal was to put forth the criteria of the Scout Rifle concept Cooper had formulated around the idea of a rifle that would best suit a man working alone in the wild while operating as a military scout, hunter, or both. Though Cooper massaged the specifications over the years, his Scout Rifle could be broken down into these 10 elements.
  • Compact bolt-action rifle chambered for .308 Winchester
  • Barrel of 19 inches or less
  • Overall length of 39 inches or less
  • Forward-mounted, low-powered, long eye relief optical sight
  • Reserve ghost ring sights
  • Ching or C.W. shooting sling, with hammerhead recessed attachments
  • Good trigger
  • Integrated bipod
  • Mechanism for storing extra magazine or ammunition in the buttstock
  • Maximum weight of seven pounds unloaded, with all accessories attached
Cooper’s definition went far beyond elemental makeup; he wanted a rifle that was “friendly” and stipulated its most outstanding characteristic was “handiness.” He wanted a rifle that was ideally adapted to the snap shot, while still providing two MOA or better precision out to any reasonable shooting distance. Cooper wanted a “general-purpose” rifle.
This is Cooper’s second prototype Scout Rifle and he called it Sweetheart; it is the rifle Zedrosser from Steyr worked with when he came to Gunsite.
This is Cooper’s second prototype Scout Rifle and he called it Sweetheart; it is the rifle Zedrosser from Steyr worked with when he came to Gunsite.
Cooper worked with a variety of gunsmiths trying to construct prototypes meeting these specifications, but what he really wanted was that a major firearms manufacturer to mass-produce his conceptualized carbine. Over the next several years Cooper came close to creating a Scout Rifle with his prototypes, but it was 1990 when a major firearms manufacturer finally showed interest. Cooper met with Steyr Mannlicher to explain his concept rifle, but Steyr was too busy with other projects to commit at that point. However, the idea was not scrapped and Cooper invited Steyr engineer Herr Ulrich Zedrosser to visit Gunsite and try his best prototype Scout Rifle to better understand the concept.
Zedrosser went to Gunsite and was very impressed with how well “Scout II” or “Sweetheart” – Cooper’s second prototype Scout Rifle – worked. Zedrosser immediately began sketching ideas and seven years later the Steyr Scout Rifle was unveiled at the Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, in October of 1997. A Steyr press release contained the following description, and it read as though Cooper had written it himself:
“The essential element of the Scout Rifle is handiness. It is a general-purpose arm intended to all things that a rifle might be called upon to do, with the exception of certain specialties, such as formal target shooting and hunting pachyderms. Conceptually, it renders all extant general-purpose rifles obsolete. The man who owns a Steyr Scout has no need for any other rifle.”
This mule deer is the first game animal Cooper took with the Steyr Scout Rifle. Circa – 1997, Gunsite Academy photo.
This mule deer is the first game animal Cooper took with the Steyr Scout Rifle. Circa – 1997, Gunsite Academy photo.

SPECS

  • Chambering: .223 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win
  • Barrel: 19 inches
  • OA Length: 38.5 to 39.4 inches
  • Weight: 6 pounds, 12 ounces
  • Stock: Synthetic
  • Sights: Pop up ghost ring rear, blade front
  • Action: Bolt
  • Finish: Matte black
  • Capacity: 5, or 10 with the extended magazine kit
  • MSRP: $ 1,499.00

From Dream to Reality

Even by today’s standards, the Steyr Scout Rifle’s appearance is radical, but the radicalness of the Steyr Scout is not in just its looks. The rifle is built on Steyr’s SBS action which has a four lug bolt with a 70° lift. The lugs lock into a bushing with a steel safety ring that leaves the bolt head, case head and extractor, surrounded.

Though the integral bipod on the Steyr Scout Rile is not as rigid or as versatile as say a Harris bipod, it can aid with shooting and is great for resting the rifle.
Though the integral bipod on the Steyr Scout Rile is not as rigid or as versatile as say a Harris bipod, it can aid with shooting and is great for resting the rifle.
The integral bipod of the Steyr Scout folds down and forward.
The integral bipod of the Steyr Scout folds down and forward.
This system also incorporates a three-position, tang-mounted rolling safety. In the forward “FIRE” position a red dot is visible. In the center position, the trigger is locked and both a white dot and a button are visible on the rolling wheel. With the safety in this position, the bolt can be cycled without worry of negligent discharge. If the button is depressed and the wheel is rolled to the rear “LOCKED SAFE” position, you can press down on the bolt handle and lock it in place. This circumvents the bolt from being accidentally opened if it snags on something. To place the rifle in either the center safe or fire position, press the button and roll the wheel forward. When this is done the bolt shifts out of the locked position.
It’s all a rather ingenious affair and at first blush might seem a bit over engineered. However, with a little practice and use it becomes second nature, blazingly fast to operate, and truly appreciated for its three-position, three-function utility.
Another departure from conventional rifle design is the aluminum alloy receiver, which extends about six inches forward of the front receiver ring. This extension serves as the foundation for the distinctive extended eye relief optical sight (or “scout scope”) that has become so emblematic of Cooper’s concept. The rifle’s thin and fluted 19-inch barrel is joined to the receiver by an interesting arrangement that uses an expanding bushing, tightened to a specific level of torque.
At the rear of the receiver on the Steyr Scout Rifle you will find a pop up ghost ring aperture sight.
At the rear of the receiver on the Steyr Scout Rifle you will find a pop up ghost ring aperture sight.
Incorporated in the rear receiver ring is a flip-up ghost ring sight adjustable for windage. Recessed in the front barrel shroud is a pop-up front blade sight that can be adjusted for elevation. Together they form the reserve sights Cooper felt a Scout Rifle must possess.
The detachable magazine is made of polymer and holds five .308 Winchester cartridges (other chamberings from .223 Rem. to 7mm-08 are also available). It has the double detent feature that allows it to be locked in place only partially inserted in the magazine well. This allows the operator to load a single cartridge by dropping it through the ejection port. They cartridge will rest on top of the loaded magazine, perfectly aligned so that the bolt can be closed to chamber the cartridge. If access to the full capacity of the magazine is desired the box only needs to be fully seated. Additionally, if the magazine is fully consumed, the operator can continue to load single cartridges through the ejection port or alternately retrieve the spare full magazine that can be stored in the rifle’s buttstock.
One of the most unique features of the Steyr Scout Rile is the ability to store a spare magazine in the rifle’s butt stock.
One of the more unique features of the Steyr Scout Rile is the ability to store a spare magazine in the rifle’s buttstock.
Steyr made every attempt to honor Cooper’s concept and engineered a retractable bipod integrated into the rakish lines of the stock. The legs of the bipod are released by a push button in the bottom of the forearm and they fold down and forward. This is counter to most bipods that fold down and to the rear and it will not allow a shooter to load – put pressure against – the bipod when shooting.
Steyr also installed five hammerhead recessed sling swivel slots in the stock to permit the attachment of a traditional two-point sling or the Cooper-preferred three-point C.W. or Ching sling. Rifles are shipped with three hammerhead sling attachments allowing the operator to position the sling as desired.
Finally, and what might be the most overlooked and important aspects of the rifle deal with Cooper’s “friendliness” requirement. The butt of the stock is fitted with spacers allowing the length of pull to be adjusted to fit the shooter and the heel of the butt is rounded to facilitate ease of shouldering. The center of the comb of the Steyr Scout Rifle is very high, only a fraction of an inch below the centerline of the bore, and about 1.75 inches below the center line of a scout scope when mounted as low as possible on the rifle. Additionally, the comb of the Steyr Scout Rifle does not drop—from its nose to its heel—it rises.
This might seem to go against conventional wisdom, but Melvin Forbes of New Ultra Light Arms pioneered this concept when he introduced his model 20 lightweight rifle in 1983. (Incidentally, Forbes stocked a prototype Scout Rifle for Cooper in 1987.) By having the comb configured this way it allows the shooter to establish a solid check weld, while being able to see through the optical sight. More critically, as the rifle recoils the shooter’s cheek slides forward and down the comb. With a conventional rifle stock, with drop in the comb, the crest of the comb is driven back into the shooter’s cheek and the drop prevents the cheek or face from experiencing a comfortable interface.
The author ran a selection of Hornady, Remington and Barnes ammo through his test sample rifle with good results.
The author ran a selection of Hornady, Remington and Barnes ammo through his test sample rifle with good results.
Though many neglect the open sights on the Steyr Scout Rifle and only shoot it with a scout or traditional scope in place, they are an integral and important part of the general-purpose rifle concept.
Though many neglect the open sights on the Steyr Scout Rifle and only shoot it with a scout or traditional scope in place, they are an integral and important part of the general-purpose rifle concept.

Tips on Equipping a Scout

An integral part of being a rifleman is the ability to accurately engage targets from field positions. This is best done with the aid of a shooting sling and the Steyr Scout Rifle will easily accommodate any variety. For the purists, I’d suggest the Rhodesian or Ching Sling slings from Andy’s Leather. Both are simple, light, and made of leather.
The Ching Sling, available from Andy’s Leather, attaches at three points on the rifle and works very well with the Steyr Scout Rifle.
The Ching Sling, available from Andy’s Leather, attaches at three points on the rifle and works very well with the Steyr Scout Rifle.
Burris’ 2-7X Scout Scope is a versatile scout scope that will work for the snap shot and at distance.
Burris’ 2-7X Scout Scope is a versatile scout scope that will work for the snap shot and at distance.
Another option is a sling I worked on with Galco Gunleather called the RifleMann sling. This two-point sling made of nylon and leather allows for comfortable carry of a rifle. It’s also well suited for slinging-up with the support or shooting arm.
Though not intended as a long-range hunting rifle, the Steyr Scout Rifle took this Idaho black bear at just a shade over 400 yards.
Though not intended as a long-range hunting rifle, the Steyr Scout Rifle took this Idaho black bear at just a shade over 400 yards.
Don’t overlook the fact that you can mount a traditional riflescope on the Steyr Scout Rifle. This allows you to specifically tune the rifle to the application. And, with detachable mounts on your scout scope and traditional scope, you can switch between them, as need dictates. Alternatively, if you want to strictly stick with a “scout” scope, consider the Burris 2-7X Scout Scope with its Ballistic Plex reticle as a good compromise for general-purpose usage.
Finally, I’d suggest ammunition selection be a priority. The shorter barrel of the Steyr Scout Rifle reduces muzzle velocities and this is counter-productive to terminal performance as distance extends. Hornady’s new Precision Hunter ammo loaded with their ELD-X bullet will provide exceptional terminal performance at Steyr Scout Rifle velocities out to 500 yards.

Where It Counts

screen-shot-2016-09-21-at-2-03-50-pmIs the Steyr Scout rifle the ideal general-purpose rifle? Is it the only rifle you really need? It just might be. Keep in mind, the Scout Rifle—as Cooper envisioned it—was never intended to be the ideal whitetail, elk, coyote or safari rifle. What Cooper was searching for was the one rifle that could do all these things exceptionally well, while still having serviceable utility for personal defense or in a limited military role. In other words, Cooper saw the Scout Rifle as the one rifle answer to everything. I had a chance to put a sample Steyr Scout rifle through its paces on the range and must say I was very impressed. Although not designed as a “precision” rifle, it is more than capable of effective accuracy and performed quite well. I would say that I agree with Cooper’s assessment of the design and its capabilities.
The Steyr Scout is the culmination of Cooper's musings on the ideal all-around rifle and Steyr's (successful) efforts to achieve it.
The Steyr Scout is the culmination of Cooper’s musings on the ideal all-around rifle and Steyr’s (successful) efforts to achieve it.
I’m of the opinion Cooper and Steyr got it right. It will excel in just about any situation where volume fire is not a requirement. It can provide reliable service in many roles, while weighing less than any other rifle with all of its features. To me is the epitome of a general-purpose rifle, which is exactly what Cooper wanted, and what the Steyr Scout Rifle is supposed to be.
For more information, visit https://steyrarms.com.