Editing Scout rifle (section)

===Steyr Scout===
{{Main article|Steyr Scout}}
The version considered by some to be the benchmark is the [[Steyr Scout]].<ref name=GunTestsMay2011>Ordorica, Ray. [http://www.gun-tests.com/issues/23_5/features/Ruger-Gunsite-Scout-Rifle5876-1.html "Is Ruger's New Gunsite Scout Rifle a Pretender, or Contender?"], ''Gun Tests'', May 2011</ref>

In 1998, Steyr–Mannlicher of Austria began series production of the [[Steyr Scout]], which is also known as the [[Mannlicher Scout]]. Jeff Cooper spent many years of reflection and working with Steyr before they began production built to the specifications developed. A heavy-caliber version is chambered for the proprietary [[.376 Steyr]] cartridge, but exceeds (by approximately one inch) the overall length limit of the scout rifle specification. This version carries four rounds in the magazine, compared to five in the standard Steyr Scout. A version is also produced in the [[5.56×45mm]]/[[.223 Remington]] round used in various current military carbines.

The Steyr Scout features an integral [[bipod]], as well as storage for a spare, loaded magazine. The rifle is also designed to allow either single-shot, manually loaded fire or normal magazine feeding.<ref name="Sweeney1999"/>

In January, 2015, Steyr Arms announced that a limited edition Steyr Camo Scout would be available in three variations of hydro-dipped camouflage due to customer demand.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hunteroc.com/2015/Steyr_Arms_PR1.html | title=Hunter Outdoor Communications}}</ref>