Howa 1500 scout project

[Stinky Coyote]

i think the better base for this project would be the ruger american ranch with it's 16.1" heavy threaded barrel and detachable 10 round AR magazine...this would just require a front, your barrel mount scout rail, and rear sight which could utilize the stock rail, or remove the stock rail

but you're not going to find a reasonable magazine solution for scout concept imo, the ruger is most of the way there