Gun Talk Nation presents the exclusive reveal of the Ruger Gun Talk Scout Rifle (GT30) — a special edition rifle celebrating 30 years of Gun Talk Radio. Jason Klossner of Lipsey’s joins Ryan Gresham to break down the design, features, and history behind this special-edition scout rifle built on the Ruger American Gen 2 platform.
This in-depth discussion covers the evolution of the scout rifle concept, inspired by Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper, and how this gun blends modern tactical features with classic utility. Available in .308 Winchester and 5.56 NATO, the GT30 is a true multi-purpose bolt-action rifle — ideal for hunting, home defense, or just having fun at the range.
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This is the moment the Gun Talk Scout Rifle was officially unveiled. In this video, the team reveals the special edition Ruger scout rifle built in collaboration with Gun Talk Media and walks through the design decisions, features, and what makes this particular configuration stand out from the standard Ruger Scout offering.
The Gun Talk Scout was built around Col. Jeff Cooper's original scout rifle concept — a lightweight, fast-handling, forward-optic bolt action rifle suitable for any task from hunting to general-purpose field use. This special edition adds Gun Talk's input on stock configuration, optic mounting, and overall setup to create a rifle that's ready to go out of the box.
For the full overview and range demonstration, also check out our Gun Talk Scout overview video.
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