Thread: new canadian ranger rifle being evaluated

Originally Posted by GravelBen

I don't think scout rifle is really the right term when it has a 24" barrel and (given the laminate stock) is probably fairly heavy. Practical enough though, should be accurate and reliable.

You have got it, lots of things don't work very well at -40 deg, and its -35 or more for six months in a row, light weight is not important, plastic is too brittle, simple function rifle, for protection, food harvest and combat. I think it will serve them well.