Skout New Skout Epoch Questions

[Sparhawk77]

I ordered a new Skout Epoch and just received it from Skout. I was under the impression that it came with 3 barrel liners. Mine inly came with one. Also, there is no fill probe as shown on the manual. Just a closed bolt. On the right side where the bleeder valve should be, there is a probe but it doesn’t look right. It sticks out quite a bit and looks like it can be easily damaged if the gun tips over to the right side.

Anyone get a new Epoch recently and had these issues?

Thanks.

Bill

 

[boscoebrea]

Why not show the pictures to the manufacturer and get a direct answer?

 

[Sparhawk77]

Why not show the pictures to the manufacturer and get a direct answer?

I have. Just asking if anyone here received one with similar setup.

 

[Centercut]

They don’t come anymore with 3 liners, and haven’t for well over a year. There is no fill probe, just the foster fitting that is shown in your photo. Looks good to me.

 

[boscoebrea]

OK,I hope you get it sorted out

 

[Smok3y]

I ordered a new Skout Epoch and just received it from Skout. I was under the impression that it came with 3 barrel liners. Mine inly came with one. Also, there is no fill probe as shown on the manual. Just a closed bolt. On the right side where the bleeder valve should be, there is a probe but it doesn’t look right. It sticks out quite a bit and looks like it can be easily damaged if the gun tips over to the right side.

Anyone get a new Epoch recently and had these issues?

Thanks.

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They stopped doing 3 liners a long time ago. Also, it appears that they have upgraded the Epoch to the new filling hardware of the EVO. The fill probe sticking out of the side is where you fill.

 

[XSUltimate]

I agree it looks right. I think you have the new EVO tanks shut off assembly which eliminates the foster fill under the rifle by the HP regulator. You now fill your bottle with the foster fitting opposite the gauge.
Thx
Dan

 

[shamu]

Got mine a week ago and have the same questions. Fill probe is ok with me. Not sure how to bleed the plenum unless it's the hex head plug on the right side where they show the old bleeder valve. Looks like a few refinements in recent months. I suspect the absence of barrel sleeves is to cut prices.

 

[kahu]

I know they stopped with the multi-barrel/liners some time ago. Mine just came with the one in .25, and I got a nice deal for the hardware/kit to convert to .30 when I am so inclined. 8^)

 

[manabeknives]

the 3 barrels was stopped after a few months of it's debut.
the whole package was over 3K with the 3 barrels
discontinued because they felt they were pricing themselves out of the market and people really didn't understand the 3 barrels
the foster fitting was moved when they changed to a bottle valve shut off ...there was no need for 2
have not had any problems/dammage with the fittings location...can easily be switched to the other side when depressurised if you prefer it on left

 

[Sparhawk77]

They stopped doing 3 liners a long time ago. Also, it appears that they have upgraded the Epoch to the new filling hardware of the EVO. The fill probe sticking out of the side is where you fill.

Thanks for the info. The manual is old I guess.

 

[SpreadLead]

Apparently people were blowing the o rings out of the old shut off valve design, by opening it too quickly. Therefore they changed it over to the Evo valve, only downside is moving the bottle forward roughly 1.5". I've got 3 barrels in .30 and I'm plenty happy with one .22 LW barrel.

If you have any questions/problems, Skout is going to take care of you immediately.

 

[Sparhawk77]

Thanks for all of the responses. I also purchased a Donnyfl Sumo with the adapter. But the adapter doesn’t seem to fit. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[kaylaindy]

Got mine a week ago and have the same questions. Fill probe is ok with me. Not sure how to bleed the plenum unless it's the hex head plug on the right side where they show the old bleeder valve. Looks like a few refinements in recent months. I suspect the absence of barrel sleeves is to cut prices.

You bleed the plenum here: new valve is on/off/bleed

 

[kaylaindy]

Thanks for all of the responses. I also purchased a Donnyfl Sumo with the adapter. But the adapter doesn’t seem to fit. Am I doing something wrong?

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That black part pulls straight out

 

[SpreadLead]

You'll have to put the middle section of the factory moderator back on between the barrel and Donny adapter to utilize the shroud as well.

 

[Sparhawk77]

You bleed the plenum here: new valve is on/off/bleed

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Thank you!

 

[Sparhawk77]

That black part pulls straight out

Thank you!

 

[Trucker3573]

You sure you got an epoch ?? Just curious because if it is apparently they are putting the better evo bottle valve on epoch now which is a great thing.

EDIT. Looked at pics again and def an epoch. What you got is a good thing. Upgraded over what originally came on the epoch to Skout.

 

[Sparhawk77]

Definitely grateful for the upgrades. Worked with Darryl on the purchase. Great sales experience.

I was just confused after looking over the manual as well as watching YT vids. All clear now.