The American company Skout Airguns is entering the market with a highly modular PCP air rifle that you can customise to your liking. Skout Epoch can be set up for all popular types of pellets or slugs.
Modular design
Thanks to its bullpup configuration, the rifle is very compact and is supplied with a total of three S (Short) barrels with a length of 25” (635 mm). The individual barrels differ in rifling types and include deep, standard and fine rifling for different types of projectiles. There is also a longer L (Long) version with a length of 35” (889 mm), which must be purchased separately. The barrel is inserted into a carbon shroud that ends with an integrated sound moderator.
The fully adjustable stock allows you to fine-tune the cheekpiece height and buttpad position. The ergonomically shaped pistol grip provides high shooting comfort and the cocking lever is positioned directly above it and can be reversed to the other side. The air cylinder has a capacity of 500 cm3.
The first PCP air rifle with a digital interface
Skout Epoch uses a revolutionary electromagnetic valve with a digital interface integrated directly into the grip. On the rear side of the grip you will find a discreet OLED display with a red switch. In front of the trigger there is an illuminated button that works as a digital safety and is also used to switch between individual functions and to program them.
You can choose between LIMIT, MATCH or HUNT modes and, for example, set the automatic safety timer between shots, or choose one of three audible feedback voices and adjust their volume. There is also an option for automatic shut-off and many other useful functions.
The operation of the entire rifle depends on this system. With a flat battery you will not be able to shoot. The built-in Li-Ion battery can be charged using the supplied USB-C cable and charger, which unfortunately comes in the US standard without a European adapter. However, it can be replaced by any USB charger with an input voltage of 100–240 V.
Safety is ensured by the already mentioned digital safety and the bolt-closed indicator. First you have to switch on the digital interface using the red switch on the grip. Before the actual shot, the bolt must be fully closed (cocking lever in the forward position) and at the same time you must press the safety button in front of the trigger. The rifle will be ready to fire as soon as the safety button lights up red.
Excellent shooting characteristics and rich accessories
Match trigger with a very smooth operation is fully adjustable and the high-capacity magazine has a magnetic cover for easier pellet loading. A long Picatinny rail runs along the top of the action for mounting the riflescope of your choice. The forend with M-LOK slots allows mounting a wide range of additional accessories.
Skout Epoch is supplied in a padded Plano hard case with a rich set of accessories and tools in a stylish rigid pouch.
Key features
– Highly modular platform
– Shrouded barrel with integrated sound moderator
– Digital interface
– Fully adjustable stock
– M-LOK forend
– Supplied in a Plano case