Did you end up using buna or Vitton?
I’ve heard vitton swells under high pressure… which could be a good thing or a bad thing
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Skout .25 Skout Epoch
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I’ve heard vitton swells under high pressure… which could be a good thing or a bad thing
I used BunaN 90 duro. I can’t speak to your conjecture just that it improved my HP reg performance.Did you end up using buna or Vitton?
I’ve heard vitton swells under high pressure… which could be a good thing or a bad thing
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The Gold .30 Epoch doesn’t disappoint.
Am getting it ready for the TexTreme Texas State EFT Championships December 7-8, 2024.
I’m shooting the AEA 50.5 grain at about 905-910 fps. Have the dope figured out pretty close from 20 to 100 yards. After a little bucket and sticks practice to verify the dope and yardages, I decided to shoot a bit off the bench to see if it still has “it”.
I’d say yup, still does. 100Y light breeze swirling, one STUD magazine, 21 shots. I’d say that is definitely “Sub” MOA, but not a SubMOA barrel. I do use an STO Falx high flow moderator. We all know or are told that mods reduce accuracy and precision j/k
but where I practice not using a mod isn’t an option.
Am getting it ready for the TexTreme Texas State EFT Championships December 7-8, 2024.
I’m shooting the AEA 50.5 grain at about 905-910 fps. Have the dope figured out pretty close from 20 to 100 yards. After a little bucket and sticks practice to verify the dope and yardages, I decided to shoot a bit off the bench to see if it still has “it”.
I’d say yup, still does. 100Y light breeze swirling, one STUD magazine, 21 shots. I’d say that is definitely “Sub” MOA, but not a SubMOA barrel. I do use an STO Falx high flow moderator. We all know or are told that mods reduce accuracy and precision j/k
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Nice group !! What barrel or should I say liner are you using ? Thanks man.The Gold .30 Epoch doesn’t disappoint.
Am getting it ready for the TexTreme Texas State EFT Championships December 7-8, 2024.
I’m shooting the AEA 50.5 grain at about 905-910 fps. Have the dope figured out pretty close from 20 to 100 yards. After a little bucket and sticks practice to verify the dope and yardages, I decided to shoot a bit off the bench to see if it still has “it”.
I’d say yup, still does. 100Y light breeze swirling, one STUD magazine, 21 shots. I’d say that is definitely “Sub” MOA, but not a SubMOA barrel. I do use an STO Falx high flow moderator. We all know or are told that mods reduce accuracy and precision j/k
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Have you used the original Skout liners at all ? I have the - liner in .30 and it is so so. I have the neutral one coming soon to try.
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The gun came with the original .25 caliber 25 inch barrel and it’s very good. About the same as the .25 FX Superior 700mm 1:24 twist pellet barrel. The both like the Daystate Rangemaster 33.95 grain pellets. (JSB MK2 Heavy).
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That is looking Very Tight for a magazine's worth of shots!The Gold .30 Epoch doesn’t disappoint.
Am getting it ready for the TexTreme Texas State EFT Championships December 7-8, 2024.
I’m shooting the AEA 50.5 grain at about 905-910 fps. Have the dope figured out pretty close from 20 to 100 yards. After a little bucket and sticks practice to verify the dope and yardages, I decided to shoot a bit off the bench to see if it still has “it”.
I’d say yup, still does. 100Y light breeze swirling, one STUD magazine, 21 shots. I’d say that is definitely “Sub” MOA, but not a SubMOA barrel. I do use an STO Falx high flow moderator. We all know or are told that mods reduce accuracy and precision j/k
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Completely punched out the Bullseye!
The 50's are working well for you
Best of luck in Texas
Mike
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Very well done, Brick!
It has been a little windy around here of late too.
Nice group!
mike
It has been a little windy around here of late too.
Nice group!
mike
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I believe almost everyone that has this gun will have a leak or leaks, I have owned two of them, a .25 and a .30 and both leaked. Other than that ,and that it is very loud, it seems to be a very good gun. If they stay the course, I believe they eventually will produce an excellent gun that is not plagued with leaking problems and sounding like a cannon.
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I hate that you had those problems, but I had neither. No leaks, and it wasn’t any louder than anything else. I didn’t mind the factory straw mod. Heck, my Prophet is way louder!
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Maybe it was one of the first ones, I believe it was number 157 serial number, the other was 250ish. They do provide excellent service when needed.
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Only leak I have had is the tiny oring in the on/off bottle valve. Where were the leaks on your gun and were they noticed after leaving the gun itself charged with pressure?
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I’ve heard that the new(er) Skout Epochs will come with the same bottle valve as the EVO that have been trouble free. Good move on Skout’s part. Skout moves fast and not only listens to its customers, but actually acts on these suggestions. And the Skout employees actually compete regularly with their own guns. This “new” or fairly new USA based Airgun company walks the walk, and is the Real Deal.
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Hi @goldsmith001
Where were you having the leaks?
My main problem with this rifle was having air leaks..it was from the air shut-off.
there is a tiny o-ring that has a tendancy to get clipped when turning the air on and off.
Some people don't vent the rifle and leave it pressurised, but that can have a negative effect on the valve.
the solution is to get the Epoch air adapter ..you can find it on their website.
Have not had a single problem with air leaking since installation
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Glad to hear you got the leak to stop. That. may have been the problem with mine, but I sold mine, just got a sour taste in my mouth for electronic guns, I'm sticking with high quality mechanical guns for now on. I was told when I bought it that I could shoot hundreds of rounds through it before having to recharge, only to find out it would go dead after only 100 to 200 rounds. I just ordered an RTI Mora, it should be hear in a couple weeks if all goes well. I still have a like new Delta Wolf that has less than 250 rounds through it for sale, the bronze model. Great gun, just not for me, at my age I want to keep things more simple.
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That has been my experience as well. I have a friend that has called the company and every time was taken care of very well. They even sent out a few different parts that may have been defective. They do have outstanding customer service!
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I’ve called skout three or four times even got to talk to the owner and they have been nothing but fantastic helping me figure things out. I can’t say enough good things about being able to call right up and talk to a person that wants to help.
Another reason I have been loving the skout design it is is SO intuitive and really simple to work on. Very easy to adjust and tune as well
Another reason I have been loving the skout design it is is SO intuitive and really simple to work on. Very easy to adjust and tune as well
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