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Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass
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Just my roll of the dice. Got my Arken 7x35, from CameraLand last week, now I’m wondering about the DNT! Can only make a visual opinion, but it looks a touch better , finish wise, from my EP 5x25. Optical checkout will have to wait due to health issues.
With the $600 price and 7-35 magnification range they're going to sell a bunch of these scopes if they're halfway decent.
No, they're not a Nightforce ATACR, but the similar feature set for $600 will be hard to resist for those that can't or won't spend ATACR money on an optic. Shooting is a hobby for most of us and cost is always a factor.
No, they're not a Nightforce ATACR, but the similar feature set for $600 will be hard to resist for those that can't or won't spend ATACR money on an optic. Shooting is a hobby for most of us and cost is always a factor.
Still here? You know you want one . It's OK.
There’s no “Quite Possibly” about it.
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I would be ashamed of myself if I gave that dude a view to find out what his opinion is..
Are you fucking kidding me? You’re posting this wanker’s video here?
Have you read this thread?
2403-yard shot on a can of red bull, sounds like a load of bull.
I've watched a couple of his videos, something just seems off about this guy. Waaaay too defensive and lacking any modesty of the great shooters I know.
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I mean, everyone starts somewhere, so there’s that. I started with the Tiborasaurus Rex fool. You gotta grow out of the swine that is Windex before you believe every word he says.
TiboRexAre you fucking kidding me? You’re posting this wanker’s video here?
Have you read this thread?
2403-yard shot on a can of red bull, sounds like a load of bull.
I've watched a couple of his videos, something just seems off about this guy. Waaaay too defensive and lacking any modesty of the great shooters I know.
I mean, everyone starts somewhere, so there’s that. I started with the Tiborasaurus Rex fool. You gotta grow out of the swine that is Windex before you believe every word he says.
If you ever watch uneducated people try to sound educated in court…this is what he sounds like.
Funny you post that but I had bought an EP8 for $299 from Doug at Cameraland back in July and I was pretty surprised when I got it mounted up on my Seekins and took it to the range. Got it zeroed at 50 and then shot steel out to 550 yards with the reticle and it worked great. The glass was very good for a $299 scope. I liked it so much I just ordered another from Doug the other day.
Yeah I didn't watch it in it's entirety as I do not need an expensive LVPO as they get used rarely for me. I had a G2 and G3 but not needed for me. I will stick with the EP8 on a couple ARs.
The Vortex seems good as well. Watch his review and you'll see why its a pass for me. For the record, he didn't review the 1-10 Credo but did highly praise the 1-8. All the Trij glass I've been behind looks great to my eyes. YMMV
Yup FFP. Reticle is different at 1x than others as it has a larger outer circle that comes into use and not just the center reticle but then when you dial up it disappears to the outer edges. For quicker 1x close shots it works well and then dialing up you have the holds for the longer shots. Below are a couple pics.
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Don’t you have a big screen in the cab of that tractor?
This video is free Bert, you know...unlike the others......
I’m about deaf so can’t hear them plus can only glance at phone not watch videos. I’m working here
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I ordered my Arken 7-35 on Sept 23 and just got notice it shipped today. Just to give an idea of wait time. Hopefully have it by next week and can do a side by side with the DNT.
Get the DNT 7-35… Same basic scope, same price, same warranty, built by the same factory on the same assembly lines, but it has better glass.
@gr8fuldoug at CameraLand sells them.
If the Arken is in stock you can get it in 3 days too from Doug. They ship fast.
Got mine today for A$1099.
The turret is actually a bit better than my EP5’s (no ‘backlash’, very tactile; both are much better than my Burris).
The zero stop set screw is not as tight as others described. I just used the No2 bit and had no issue
A little surprise that it actually has full reticle illumination! (Though I never use that)
Going to the range next Sunday to check how it performs. So far so good
The turret is actually a bit better than my EP5’s (no ‘backlash’, very tactile; both are much better than my Burris).
The zero stop set screw is not as tight as others described. I just used the No2 bit and had no issue
A little surprise that it actually has full reticle illumination! (Though I never use that)
Going to the range next Sunday to check how it performs. So far so good
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I think people stripping the screws aren't using the proper No.2 allen bits. I also think they're using the cheap shit allen wrenches that come in the boxes with these scopes, that are almost ALWAYS slightly undersized and will strip screws. I've never had any issues with any scopes stripping the turret screws and I tighten them pretty good (mine never come loose or slip either). I think more people need to invest in a micro screwdriver set.
The ONLY times I use the included wrenches with a scope, is if it's a high-end scope like NF or Zeiss, or one that has specialty tools like Vortex.
I was under the impression that at least with Arken’s SH4J that Japanese as opposed to Chinese glass was used in the scope(?). Is Japanese glass superior to Chinese?
In short answer, yes.
But there are many different brands, such as HOYA and OHARA
each brand also has various product lines and coatings
Yes and no... Yes, typically it's higher quality than Chinese, however, there ARE different levels of each. Some Japanese might be lower quality than some Chinese. But usually the tiers are skewed, where most upper-end Chinese is closer to the lower-end Japanese glass, then the Japanese glass gets superior from there.
Coatings can make a big difference and are often proprietary I believe. Also terms like Double HD, X-ED (DNT description on the box but not website), etc. No standard for this nomenclature.
i can't agree with this post more.
i think so little of people with mullets due to my past experiences with people with mullets.
I'm sure whatever dude you're talking about is cool as hell though.
i wonder if the dmt 7-35 glass is better than my vortex 5-25 venom.
it's very usable for a cheapo scope.
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Yes, it will be better than the Venom by a long shot. My Strike Eagle 5-25 was decent for a budget scope, and better than my EP5 5-25, and the DNT blows them both away. For under $1K, it will be damn hard to beat.
Got out today with the DNT and Arken to do a side by side. The glass in the DNT is better as in clearer and crisper image even in some mirage compared to the Arken in my one of each comparison. The Arken is not bad though for it's price range and actually better than my Bushnell Match Pro ED. I had a buddy of mine that was there take a look through both and compare them for his eyes and he agreed that the DNT did have better glass. Ergonomically they are basically the same scope. Both reticles will work for holds. I like the DNT has more illumination though.
I did also take the DNT to 1000 yards today on my 6mm ARC AR and it was hitting and I hit too smaller targets at 900 yards also. Mirage had gotten really bad though by the time we got to the 1000 yard range it was tough to see hits. Only shot the Arken out to the 550 yard range.
All in all both are good deals at $599 for what you get.
I did also take the DNT to 1000 yards today on my 6mm ARC AR and it was hitting and I hit too smaller targets at 900 yards also. Mirage had gotten really bad though by the time we got to the 1000 yard range it was tough to see hits. Only shot the Arken out to the 550 yard range.
All in all both are good deals at $599 for what you get.
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