Azaar said:With my scout (wielding a +2 corrosive composite (+3 STR) shortbow), I get one attack (unless skirmish doesn't impede with the prospect of a full-round action -- correct me on that, if anyone can?), but I'm averaging the same damage with one shot that you're struggling to attain in three shots. If I'm stuck with one attack, then I'll need to look into Spring Attack/Bounding Assault/Rapid Blitz to get three attacks per round once I'm eligible for those feats.
You can't take a full attack if you move- so Skirmish and full-round actions don't mix. The way to boost your damage is Greater Manyshot, which lets you make several ranged attacks as a standard action and apply precision-based damage (ie Skirmish) to each. Admittedly, it only works within 30 feet and you take a penalty to the attack roll, but it's what makes archer Scouts worthwhile.