It is a .308 bolt action rifle tailored to meet Jeff Cooper's thoughts regarding a lightweight general purpose scout rifle.
Video found here: http://www.downrange.tv/blog/the-rebirt ... ideo/7918/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ruger Press release found here: http://www.downrange.tv/blog/ruger-intr ... ifle/7914/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Since it is a press release, intended to be public, I assume it is OK to quote a paragraph under fair use doctrine:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger® Gunsite Scout Rifle, the ideal “fighting carbine” in .308 Winchester that is a credible rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept. Cooper called for a relatively lightweight, hard hitting, do-all rifle that in the hands of an accomplished shooter was able to place accurate, sustained fire out to long ranges, yet was quick-handling and light enough for all-day carry.