Skout Skout Epoch Share and Discussion
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LOL. I did, but wasn't sure, and wanted to answer any questions I may be able to. No affiliation just an armchair enthusiast curious about the similarities to, and differences from, other guns.
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Thanks for the write up and pics. I appreciate those who take the time and effort to do so whether I'm looking to buy or not.
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Range results 03/17/2023
Skout Epoch .30 cal 35" (895mm) barrel.
I tried several NSA slugs and tried all three sizes of barrels. In the end I wound up very near where I started.
Best results were from the standard bore barrel.
JSB 44.75 at 900fps. Target is 1" squares.
REAL world 5 consecutive 5 shot groups at 100 yards in 3-7mph variable wind. (no holding for wind)
Just putting our experiences out there so folks can decide for themselves.
Now before folks start saying "That's nothing special" This was the best group of the day!
Skout Epoch .30 cal 35" (895mm) barrel.
I tried several NSA slugs and tried all three sizes of barrels. In the end I wound up very near where I started.
Best results were from the standard bore barrel.
JSB 44.75 at 900fps. Target is 1" squares.
REAL world 5 consecutive 5 shot groups at 100 yards in 3-7mph variable wind. (no holding for wind)
Just putting our experiences out there so folks can decide for themselves.
Now before folks start saying "That's nothing special" This was the best group of the day!
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I haven't seen it written anywhere. I'll check tomorrow and let you know. I'm sure Scotty is correct.
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Actually I was incorrect, I believe it is really 1-38”, according to Billy, but it doesn’t look it to me, final answer…maybe? I was confusing it with the new prophet barrel.
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1:38 would be right in line with the high performing original FX 1:40 .30 cal liner. I can confirm they are not choked.
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Woot!Picking up mine TODAY ....
Please share your findings here.
First impressions.
What's your favorite difference?
What could be improved?
Accuracy....
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Accuracy?
How heavy it feels?
How comfortable to shoulder it is?
How many shots per fill you get?
What is the real benefit f receiving three barrels?
Is it a bench or a hunting rifle?
Is the system of the rifle alike the one on the Rattler, Huben K1, Sidewinder is it a hammer and spring mechanism or is it something absolutely new?
How heavy it feels?
How comfortable to shoulder it is?
How many shots per fill you get?
What is the real benefit f receiving three barrels?
Is it a bench or a hunting rifle?
Is the system of the rifle alike the one on the Rattler, Huben K1, Sidewinder is it a hammer and spring mechanism or is it something absolutely new?
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Just home from the Pacific Airgun Expo ..
.30 cal EPOCH, extra 35" barrel & sleeve, xtra mag and some pellets.
Raining all week, coming in tonight .... Going to be a spell sadly.
But it is here in house & mine
.30 cal EPOCH, extra 35" barrel & sleeve, xtra mag and some pellets.
Raining all week, coming in tonight .... Going to be a spell sadly.
But it is here in house & mine
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Just home from the Pacific Airgun Expo ..
.30 cal EPOCH, extra 35" barrel & sleeve, xtra mag and some pellets.
Raining all week, coming in tonight .... Going to be a spell sadly.
But it is here in house & mine
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Great post Lewis! Sorry it took me so long to find! So, after talking yesterday, I got thinking, came home from work, switched from the minus barrel to the standard barrel to shoot the new pellets that have a head about .005” larger than the 44.75gr.. Since I knew it was supposed to rain all day, I went last night for a couple hours. I shot probably 20 or so, 5 shot groups at 100yds. These are the best! Sub MOA baby. (1.5” target circles.)
Have a great day.
Stoti
p.s. disregard the three in the top right of one picture. Sighters.
Have a great day.
Stoti
p.s. disregard the three in the top right of one picture. Sighters.
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Excellent! Thank you Kevin for sharing here. Can't wait to see how these shake down. Very exciting so far.
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So I couldn't help myself but fondle and try to disassemble the Skout at the airgun show yesterday to the dismay of whomever was manning the table! 
Here are my positive impressions:
- excellent machining and materials, entire rear action was machined out of single piece of aluminum so very stiff!
- lots of very nice carbon parts, barrel housing and cheek pieces are all carbon and very nicely made
- borrows FX's barrel housing and liner design, each liner comes standard with carbon sleeve bonded on, please make that a standard FX!
- very easy to change barrel and liner like FX if not easier
- Epoch suppose to make their own liner/barrel and it's definitely land and groove style using traditional method unlike FX
Here are my not so positive impressions:
- There is no visible way to mount a rail system under the bottle like the Impact which makes it hard for people like me who prefer bipods
- heavy, it's solid 9lbs without adding anything so definitely not a walking around gun
- Moderator is proprietary or not 1/2 UNF, inside looks like a straight pipe muffler and ineffective
- Reg adjusters are on the bottom so if you try to shoot offhand then you gonna need gloves but it's not really a offhand gun anyways
- Balance seems good but I bet it's front heavy with a nice scope on
- Ergonomics is just ok for me, butt pad design doesn't seem all that great but I'm sure someone will make an after market one
- Can't tell how big the plenum is and how they can increase plenum as time goes on
- the action/gun is noticeably taller than impact it the alpha wolf next to it so with a heavy scope this thing could be quite top heavy
Overall the build quality is definitely very impressive, but definitely disagree with many of the design choices. It was fun getting my grubby little hands on one, still holding onto my money on this one.
Here are my positive impressions:
- excellent machining and materials, entire rear action was machined out of single piece of aluminum so very stiff!
- lots of very nice carbon parts, barrel housing and cheek pieces are all carbon and very nicely made
- borrows FX's barrel housing and liner design, each liner comes standard with carbon sleeve bonded on, please make that a standard FX!
- very easy to change barrel and liner like FX if not easier
- Epoch suppose to make their own liner/barrel and it's definitely land and groove style using traditional method unlike FX
Here are my not so positive impressions:
- There is no visible way to mount a rail system under the bottle like the Impact which makes it hard for people like me who prefer bipods
- heavy, it's solid 9lbs without adding anything so definitely not a walking around gun
- Moderator is proprietary or not 1/2 UNF, inside looks like a straight pipe muffler and ineffective
- Reg adjusters are on the bottom so if you try to shoot offhand then you gonna need gloves but it's not really a offhand gun anyways
- Balance seems good but I bet it's front heavy with a nice scope on
- Ergonomics is just ok for me, butt pad design doesn't seem all that great but I'm sure someone will make an after market one
- Can't tell how big the plenum is and how they can increase plenum as time goes on
- the action/gun is noticeably taller than impact it the alpha wolf next to it so with a heavy scope this thing could be quite top heavy
Overall the build quality is definitely very impressive, but definitely disagree with many of the design choices. It was fun getting my grubby little hands on one, still holding onto my money on this one.
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