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Springfield M6 Scout - An Overview http://thepackingrat.net/2008/04/17/springfield-m6-scout-an-overview/

Springfield M6 Scout - An Overview

April 17, 2008 in Firearms , Gear Reviews , Guns

Carrying a conventional weapon may not be feasible when every ounce counts inside a backpack or thespace provided isnt ideal. Compactness, durability, and lightweight are important elements on a survivalrifle. While it must withstand the users environment when stowed away or used to procure food, it must

also be easy to assemble with little to no tools or parts and the ability to be deployed in a short notice. Theconcept of a survival rifle resembles these requirements.

Ideally, we should all be prepared and there are tools available to ensure our survival. The SpringfieldM6 Scout happens to be another tool I picked up before the new year. The original rifles were made for theUnited States Air Force with a barrel length of 14 -a no-no according to NFA laws. Compact, durable,and lightweight, the M6 were issued to airmen in the 1950s to supplement their survival gear. Modelscommon today were manufactured by CZ and sold under Springfield Armory. These civilian modelshave an 18.5 barrel instead.

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between the stock and the cheek. To release the cartridge lid, theres a release button on the left hand side.The butt of the stock is checkered without add-ons for comfort.

The M6 has a fixed front sight that also doubles as a barrel band for the .22 caliber and .410 barrels. Therear sight is a fixed dovetail with the option to flip from peep/rifle sights to open/shotgun sights. Ioriginally had thought that neither would make a difference, but I found that the point of impact is at least16 MOA above the point of aim for the .22LR.

The M6 Up Close:I personally have a Parkerized version in .22LR/L/S, which was apparently brand new factory greaseexisted. The first thing I did with the rifle was to take it apart to discover how it works. Thats right Itook the damn thing apart before actually shooting it. Upon disassembling the rifle, Ive found that its notmeant to be taken apart on a regular basis. The housing that surrounds the trigger mechanism is actuallyriveted together at several points. The only area where the internal parts may be removed is through the

hammer and trigger channel and thats after I remove a very stubborn pivot pin that holds one side of thetrigger guard. I found it necessary to pry the receiver to release the pin as it wasnt the type that can behammered right through. The other side of the trigger guard requires a push and lift, but only after the

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can also rotate to lock the hammer surface between the two firing pins (safety). The assembly is so looseand open, a simple dip in water will flush out any dirt from the very large hammer and trigger channels.Very few parts inside are bare metal; a majority of the parts are treated with some sort of coating whichwill likely impede any rusting.

Surprisingly, the firing pins are actually different. They appear to be the same length, but the pin for the.410 chamber is rounded at the hammer impact location; whereas, the impact location on the firing pin for the .22 chamber is flat. Its likely that the impact angle is different for the bottom firing pin than the topand modified in such a way to assure positive detonation. The firing pin spring, however, remains thesame.

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y a means, s was no a very sc en c way o go ng a ou . was eye a e o e es o my a y.Green is where most of the pellets passed through. The red/orange represents an average, whereas theellow dictates the outer most pellets, minus a few outliers.

A) Federal Game-Shok: 3 11/16oz. 4 shot

B) Estate Cartidge HV: 3 11/16oz. 7 1/2 shot

C) Winchester Super Speed Xtra: 2.5 1/2oz. 6 shot

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