Sabatti Rover Scout

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti’s history can be traced back to the early 18th century’s Val Trompia, a region in northern Italy that is historically well known for metalworking and arms manufacturing. We know of one Lodovico Sabatti working there as a gunsmith in the early 1700s, in the city of Gardone Val Trompia. He was regarded as an excellent barrel maker and a flintlock pistol maker, skills that later became somewhat of a trademark for the Sabatti family.

In the first half 1800s, a man by the name of Giuseppe Sabatti gained considerable fame as one of the best Damascus steel barrel manufacturers ever, thus further contributing to Sabatti’s rising influence in the craft. In fact, it was throughout the 19th century when several members of the Sabatti family became respected practitioners of the trade, some of whom opened their own workshops, while others joined forces with other gunsmiths to open companies, many of which are still in operation today. Sabatti members also played an important role as gunsmiths in the turbulent years of Italian unification.

After a seeming decline of the Sabatti family in the first half of the 20th century, Antonio Sabatti entered a partnership with Giuseppe Tanfoglio to form a new company almost immediately after World War II (in 1946). Their joint company was named SATA (Sabatti and Tanfoglio), and it reinvigorated the Italian gun manufacturing business. They first put all their efforts into manufacturing high-quality hunting shotguns and rifles, but in 1956 they also introduced their first pistols for personal defense.

The partnership ended in 1960 with Giuseppe founding Tanfoglio while Antonio’s sons set up their own company, which until 1990 operated under the name FIAS (Fabbrica Italiana Armi Sabatti). They seemingly split SATA down the middle – Tanfoglio specialized in hand pistols only while Sabatti to this day remains a well-respected manufacturer of hunting shotguns and rifles. And just like in the past, the quality of the barrels and actions are still Sabatti’s main strengths. They even patented a new Multi-Radial Rifling (MRR) system which extends the life cycle of the rifle’s barrel, and due to the lack of traditional sharp corners, it prevents excessive bore fouling. MRR system thus increases the overall quality of barrels, making Sabatti rifles, such as Sabatti Urban Sniper, Saphire, Saphire E.R., or ST-18, a great pick.

Sabatti Rover Scout Rifle Review

Sabatti Rover family of rifles is a continuation of the company’s centuries-long tradition of weapon manufacturing. The 2nd generation of Rover was recently introduced, featuring an improved design of the action and bolt, new materials, higher-level CNC machining quality, and a wider range of other configurations. There are currently several models that belong to this enhanced line of Sabatti Rover rifles, and there are usually only minor differences between them.

Sabatti Rover Scout in .308 Win.

Figure 1: Sabatti Rover Scout in .308 Win. (Source: https://www.sabatti.it/en/product/rover-scout)

Sabatti Rover Scout is a bolt-action rifle that is a part of this improved 2nd generation of Rover rifles and should not be confused with the older Compact Scout. It boasts a cold-hammer-forged fluted barrel with an 18 mm (0.71-inch) diameter and matte black finish. The barrel makes use of the traditional rifling and comes with Sabatti’s improved Birdcage flash hider mounted on a 5/8”-24 UNEF thread. And perhaps most importantly, the barrel also comes fitted with a barrel extension which allows for ease of barrel interchangeability.

Like other new Sabatti Rover rifles, Scout also comes with a completely redesigned action made of high-quality material and of a push-feed style. This, combined with an excellent CNC machined steel bolt with three locking lugs for safety purposes, makes the action of the Sabatti Rover Scout one of the best currently on the market. The rifle’s receiver features an integrated Picatinny rail, which greatly increases the number of mounting options available to the rifle owners. The 2-step safety catch that locks the bolt is located on the right side of the receiver behind the bolt handle.

The rifle has a standard, two-lever trigger group with a pull-weight of 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), but a three lever “Match” trigger group and a single set trigger are available as optional. On the outside of the trigger guard, there is a catch that allows the user to easily remove the rifle’s magazine. The latter is made of high-performance polymer and has a capacity for 7 cartridges. The rifle’s stock is made of sturdy, dark grey laminated wood which combines ruggedness and lightness with improved ergonomics, and it ends in a rubber recoil pad that helps tame the heavier calibers’ kick. It also comes with an adjustable and removable cheek rest.

Sabatti Rover Scout Calibers

While most of the Sabatti 2nd Gen. Rover rifles’ actions look the same, the calibers they can be chambered for vary depending on the model. Sabatti Rover Scout can be chambered for:

.223 Remington
6.5x47 Lapua
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 PRC
.308 Winchester
.30-06 Springfield

Sabatti Rover Scout’s receiver comes with an integrated Picatinny rail which offers a high number of mounting possibilities. Scout differs from other 2nd gen. Rover rifles by the added second Picatinny rail that extends to the first third of the barrel.

The receiver of Sabatti Rover Scout with Rover’s characteristic integrated Picatinny rail in the back, and with an added 2nd Picatinny rail in the front

Figure 2: The receiver of Sabatti Rover Scout with Rover’s characteristic integrated Picatinny rail in the back, and with an added 2nd Picatinny rail in the front that sets the Scout apart from other models. (Source: https://www.sabatti.it/en/product/rover-scout)

All 2nd Generation Sabatti Rover Models

The updated 2nd gen. of the Sabatti Rover offers a wide array of models. There are only minor differences that separate them, and they can be easily confused. We prepared a short list of them in hopes of making the differentiation a bit easier:

Sabatti Rover Hunter
Sabatti Rover Pathfinder
Sabatti Rover Ranger
Sabatti Rover Scout
Sabatti Rover Alaskan
Sabatti Rover Patrol
Sabatti Rover Shooter
Sabatti Rover Thumbhole

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Since Sabatti Rover Scout has an integrated Picatinny rail, most one-piece scope mounts suitable for Picatinny will fit on the Scout, too, but you do need to keep in mind the gap that separates the Rover’s Picatinny rail (see the picture above) is approx. 105 mm (4.1-inch) wide, so the mount shouldn’t be shorter than that.

There’s even less dilemma around the interchangeability of two-piece mounts since they don’t have to meet any of the length requirements. Therefore, any two-piece scope mount that fits on a Picatinny rail will also fit on the Sabatti Rover Scout.

Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We will gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Contessa offers a wide array of great scope mounting solutions, and we think these 30 mm Contessa Picatinny rings would be an excellent choice for your Scout. These rings ensure quality and reliability, while they also come at a relatively affordable price. They are made of steel and come with a 30-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Detachable repeatable scope mounts are usually a bit pricier than fixed mounts but offer much more flexibility. They allow the shooter to easily attach or detach an optic without any tools while retaining zero the whole time. Some view this as an advantage worth paying for, and if this is what you’re interested in, you might want to consider this aluminum INNOMOUNT scope mounting solution for your Sabatti Rover Scout.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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Airguns or pellet guns (the name comes from projectiles they shoot – pellets) are popular among all generations of people with a variety of different interests.

They are used for

plinking,
hunting,
sport competitions etc.

All these activities demand variety of different airguns. A lot of these applications do not require a rifle scope for using an air gun, but some of them do – especially hunting or long range shooting.

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 30mm, high

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

It is common to almost all airguns that they have 11 mm dovetail on the receiver. This dovetail is full length and it is used for mounting a rifle scope or diopter. Such dovetails are basically the same as on the rimfire rifles (.22 calibre). It is important to know that they share the same mounting platform and this is why we can found airgun scope mounts also on rimfire rifles and normally, similar scopes are used on both types of rifles.

When thinking of mounting a rifle scope on the airgun, we have to consider that spring powered airguns have strong recoil in both directions. This is why the robustness and rigidness of the mounts is extremely important (especially with spring powered airguns). This problem is not the case with rimfire rifles, where recoil is very mild.

Mostly, these mounts are made from aluminium and can also have a screw that serves as recoil stopper. The screw can be placed vertically, but with the two part design scope mounts, screw can be placed horizontally. Although, majority of airgun scope mounts comes without recoil notches. There are two options available for mounting the scope on the airgun monoblock scope mount: 25.4 mm (1’’) or 30 mm rings. Other dimensions can also be found, however - they are extremely rare.

Normally, airgun mounts are affordable and in most cases fixed. Detachable airgun scope mounts are usually very rare. However, the most affordable airgun mounts are also the ones from the lowest quality (although, sufficient) and high quality mounts can be expensive, too.

Adjustable inclination on the rifle scope mounts is advisable, usable and a lot of times needed (because of the imperfections of different parts – rifle, mount, rings and dovetail). Some of the mounts also have recoil buffer available. There are also available shock absorbing recoil buffers that can be bought separately and installed behind the scope mount and help to absorb recoil.

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

Monoblock scope mounts for airguns are definitely more reliable than two piece scope mounts. This is normally because they can handle recoil much better. They are robust, rigid, hard and they offer great clamping surface for the dovetail. However, with monoblock scope mounts, setting the proper eye relief might be an issue in some cases. Also, monoblock mounts are almost always more expensive than similar two piece mounts. Clamping surface on the rail which is connected to the rings in one piece is usually higher than it can be with comparable two piece mounts. This might also be an disadvantage, worth mentioning.

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

When we are talking about two piece solutions of airgun mounts, we should not forget to mention some of the differences between one part and two part design of these mounts. One part design is easier to produce, therefore these mounts are cheaper as a rule. Versatility with one part design of scope mounts is normally poor. More options of mounting a scope are normally available with two part design scope mounts. It is good to know that airgun scope mounts for rifle scopes with rail systems are not usual (actually, they are rare). If they are available, they are normally available with two part design of scope mounts. Example for such mount could be Recknagel’s tip off mount for 11 mm dovetail on the bottom and with Zeiss rail option (ZM/VM) on the top. They also offer a LM rail version of these mounts.

Sabatti Rover Scout

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti Rover Scout Rifle Review

Sabatti Rover Scout Calibers

All 2nd Generation Sabatti Rover Models

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), medium

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General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

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Sabatti Rover Scout

The History of Sabatti

Sabatti Rover Scout Rifle Review

Sabatti Rover Scout Calibers

All 2nd Generation Sabatti Rover Models

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

Rifles That Have Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Sabatti Rover Scout

Best Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Fixed Scope Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Sabatti Rover Scout

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), medium

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), high

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), low

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

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