RE: scout rifles..
Last winter I bought a 10/22 action, used a carbon/fiber brl coupled with a folding stock. It's all stainless with a Nikkon 2x7 pistol scope mounted forward and an attachement for my Surefire lights underneath...I LOVE IT! Best little truck gun there is, if I wanted another rifle (who doesn't?) I'd build it on a Rurger 44mag auto, same type of deal...