23 Oct Stoeger AIRGUNS wins the Guns & Ammo 2024 air gun of the year Award

The Stoeger AIRGUNS XM1 SCOUT has been awarded by the prestigious GUNS & AMMO as AIR GUNS OF THE YEAR 2024, the most valuable recognition in the industry.

This year’s innovation was the introduction of the air gun category, in which the PCP XM1 SCOUT rifle fully met the requirements set by the Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Only the most innovative and cutting-edge products available in 2024 were selected and evaluated by the Guns & Ammo staff to determine the best product of the year.

The voting concluded with the awarding of the AIR GUN OF THE YEAR award to the XM1 SCOUT model from Stoeger AIRGUNS.

“I am very proud and honored that the XM1 SCOUT has been awarded “AIR GUN OF THE YEAR” by the prestigious Guns & Ammo review, the most important and authoritative publication in the US. This important achievement marks a milestone for the Stoeger Airguns brand and confirms the value of our products and the quality of the work done in recent period. Said Edoardo Alimenti Global head of the brand”

The rifle was awarded in terms of excellence: build quality, material quality, and technological innovation. All factors that contribute to ballistic performance at a very high level. The unmistakable know-how of Stoeger AIRGUNS in the field of air rifles is combined with a constant process of design and research, generating innovative solutions while also paying attention to style and design, completely made in Italy.

The ergonomic stock, along with the adjustable length of pull and cheek height, give the XM1 SCOUT a high degree of modularity.

With an 18-inch barrel, an aluminum frame, an integrated rail, and a rotary magazine, the XM1 SCOUT has fully achieved its design goals, standing out for its strong identity and excellent build quality

Technical details of XM1 SCOUT:

• The COMFORT REAR PAD made of non-slip and durable polymer, designed to offer the shooter maximum comfort both during shooting and resting, improving stability and target acquisition.
• The ADJUSTABLE COMB, a result of the innovative Multi Grip System (MGS) technology, adjustable in 5 different positions, from 0 to +30 mm, designed to adapt to the shooter’s conformation and all types of sights.
• The LOP (length of pull) easily modifiable using two spacers without making modifications to the stock.LOP from standard size of 355 mm to medium size of 349 mm, down to a minimum of 343 mm.
• The INTERCHANGEABLE PISTOL GRIP for a natural and comfortable grip on the rifle available in two different sizes, one thinner and one more substantial (XL).
• The THUMBHOLE STOCK with ergonomic design able to give rifles an innovative and appealing look.
• The PICATINNY RAIL, integrated into the rifle frame, has a compact and aerodynamic structure, designed to ensure optimal alignment with optics.
• The FLAT-FOREND, flat and widened, ensures maximum stability, facilitating support on shooting rests or any other surface.
• The AIR REGULATOR MANOMETER allows monitoring of the correct pressurization of the regulator.
• The 460 mm steel barrel is of the free-floating type.
• The AIR TANK has a capacity of 200 cc and a pressure of 250 bar. A capacity capable of ensuring significant autonomy for long shooting sessions.

The AIR GUN OF THE YEAR award represents an important milestone for the Stoeger AIRGUNS brand, which already in 2020, with the XM1 rifle, received the prestigious RED DOT AWARD.

All Stoeger AIRGUNS products, innovative and cutting-edge, reflect the professionalism of the brand which, through continuous research and development, creates models capable of achieving increasingly ambitious goals.

The AIR GUN OF THE YEAR award marks another milestone and strengthens Stoeger AIRGUNS‘ continuous commitment to satisfying all shooting enthusiasts, providing unforgettable moments of excitement and fun.

 

Official Guns & Ammo article

“STOEGER XM1 SCOUT PCP marks the first Air Gun of the Year award for Guns & Ammo. Air guns have been an important step for many young shooters. These are often the first gun type that inspires us to become lifelong firearms enthusiasts. Today’s air guns are as diverse as firearms, and are offered in small to large calibers. Besides target shooting, air guns are popular for pest control, squirrel and rabbit hunting, as well as hunting hogs and big game.

The Italian-designed Stoeger XM1 Scout pre-charged (PCP) air gun was selected by Guns & Ammo’s staff for its performance and affordability during the 2024 Roundtable. When we tested the .25-caliber model on paper at 100 yards and then out to 150 yards against steel, its power and precision won over the most ardent rifleshooters.

The notable features of the XM1 Scout are an 18-inch barrel, metal receiver with integral optic rail, rotary magazine, and adjustable synthetic stock. This side-lever action air gun is powered by a 200cc reservoir with a 3,000-psi maximum fill. Its air system is regulated and delivers a consistent psi behind each pellet. The pressure is regulated to deliver around 2,030 psi for each shot. Depending on the bullet grain, a .22-caliber pellet was clocked downrange range to near 1,000 feet per second (fps). The benefits of regulated air guns are velocities with low extreme spreads and standard deviations.

The stock’s ergonomics reveal its Italian roots. The swooping groove of the forend and the spacer-adjustable length of pull is reminiscent of a shotgun. The cheekpiece height offers 1.2 inches of total adjustment, too. Textures cover the bottom of the forearm and encircle the grip for high traction on an otherwise slick stock. Other thoughtful features include pistol grip inserts to increase palm swell, and rail attachments for the forend tip. The XM1 Scout PCP is what you would want a multi purpose air gun to be. It is a quality build, affordable, and easy to shoot precisely.”