Ruger is coming up with Gunsite Scout rifle chambered in 5.26/.223 caliber. The original Scout rifle design by Jeff Cooper called for .308 and Ruger already offers in that caliber.
Price(MSRP) for this rifle is $1099, same as .308 version
http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/models.html
From: Ruger