Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass

[Im2bent]

Credit to Arken for quick communication.

I first inquired as too any physical, mechanical, or material differences between the US and AUS EP-5 7-35 and received the following reply.

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I then asked for clarification on if the material differences mentioned were between Arken US and Arken AUS scopes or if that statement was in reference to competitor offerings.

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Honestly, not the answer I had expected. After this exchange, I’m having a very difficult time reconciling what has been articulated in this thread.

Sounds like they are being deliberately obtuse. Notice nothing mentioned about the glass. Just some blather about " tolerances".

 

[Rob01]

Credit to Arken for quick communication.

I first inquired as too any physical, mechanical, or material differences between the US and AUS EP-5 7-35 and received the following reply.

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I then asked for clarification on if the material differences mentioned were between Arken US and Arken AUS scopes or if that statement was in reference to competitor offerings.

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Honestly, not the answer I had expected. After this exchange, I’m having a very difficult time reconciling what has been articulated in this thread.

Seeing as you have him talking ask him about the glass in particular and where it’s sourced for both and if it’s the same.

 

[db2000]

Seeing as you have him talking ask him about the glass in particular and where it’s sourced for both and if it’s the same.

Exactly. No reason to not being transparent, unless there is.

 

[Islas82]

The continuing search for “just as good” glass.

 

[wooferocau]

Credit to Arken for quick communication.

I first inquired as too any physical, mechanical, or material differences between the US and AUS EP-5 7-35 and received the following reply.

View attachment 8500672

I then asked for clarification on if the material differences mentioned were between Arken US and Arken AUS scopes or if that statement was in reference to competitor offerings.

View attachment 8500692

Honestly, not the answer I had expected. After this exchange, I’m having a very difficult time reconciling what has been articulated in this thread.

Ask Specifically to comment on the GLASS used in the Aus versus US version.

Interesting as the info my dealer has from Arken ( China) is that the coming Arken/DNT scopes will exceed ( Optically ) the samples i currently have.. The ones used in this thread..

 

[0724/1030]

Seeing as you have him talking ask him about the glass in particular and where it’s sourced for both and if it’s the same.

Ask Specifically to comment on the GLASS used in the Aus versus US version.

Interesting as the info my dealer has from Arken ( China) is that the coming Arken/DNT scopes will exceed ( Optically ) the samples i currently have.. The ones used in this thread..

Response when asked if the glass in the US and AUS models was sourced from the same manufacturer, applied the same coatings, and of the same quality.

 

[FuhQ]

Still might organise to get one of the Existing Arkens to you .....almost worth it for the curiosity factor!

If you do, before you send it, compare it to your's to know if it's a fluke, or if the glass is just as sharp and clear as your current one.

 

[FuhQ]

Ask Specifically to comment on the GLASS used in the Aus versus US version.

Interesting as the info my dealer has from Arken ( China) is that the coming Arken/DNT scopes will exceed ( Optically ) the samples i currently have.. The ones used in this thread..

If that's the case, I might get you to wait, and send one of those new "Super Arken" 7-35x with that cool Australian reticle when yall get them...

 

[wooferocau]

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/big-news-on-arken-optics-7-35x56.2469201/

They are incorrect on the FDE option.
They are most definitely available.
I have 2 FDE arriving in about a week..

 

[seafury]

Any rumors of FDE 7-35’s coming to the US?

 

[wooferocau]

DNT Optics 7-35x56 Illuminated MPR FFP - Zero Stop - 34mm Tube

We are still taking pre-orders. MIL units are now expected to be in stock on 20 September 2024. We will also be getting some MOA versions at the same time. Orders will be shipped in the order they are received, and it's possible we won't have enough product from the 1st shipment to fulfill ALL...

www.shootingwarehouse.com

MPR Reticle...

 

[wooferocau]

Still waiting on my S&B,s to come back from repair in Germany........ So....

My dealer here in Aus ( Delta Tactical ) has just received stock of the DNT ( DNT/ARKEN) 7-35,s.

I have been very happy with the performance of the "Arken" 7-35 ( hence this thread ) , so i ask my dealer to send me out 3 of the DNT 7-35,s as they by all info are supposed to be an improvement on the Arken 7-35.

Surprise also...the DNT is "Cheaper" than the "Arken" ...

Oh... the DNT has the SAME MPR reticle as the "Aussie" Arken has ....its now called "TOR" its a great reticle!!

Received the DNT,s from Danny a few days ago...

The packing is excellent...... the scope is fully encapsulated on HD foam...a nice touch.

The scopes are very well made and finished. A few changes form the "Arken" Different knurling on turrets , Bold larger fonts . Windage zero now offset for better view, Added power ring thumb assist, Very nice feeling turrets and parallax.

To the guts of it........ Optically they are indeed better than the Arkens ....slightly sharper and a little more contrast ...

Mounted a unit on 3 of my Desert Tech,s .. HTI with 375CT conv...SRS with 300WM conv. The 3rd is going on my other HTI with the 50BMG conv.

Windy day today so just a sight in and Zero at 110yds..

3 shot group from the 375CT and 5 shot group from the 300WM..

Friday i have a group of people coming up and all 3 DNT,s will be put to the test at ranges up to 3000yds on my range.

So far.. these DNT,s defy their price tag !!!

 

[wooferocau]

DNT / "Aussie Arken"

 

[Anzac]

Does the CA reduce at lower mag settings?

 

[wooferocau]

Does the CA reduce at lower mag settings?

There is no CA

If your referring to the above pic...thats an artifact of the phone camera

 

[Im2bent]

There is no CA

If your referring to the above pic...thats an artifact of the phone camera

All these high end rifles and scopes and no triggercam?

 

[BurtG]

the S&B 5-20 Ultrashort...to be truthful the Ultrashort isn't a great scope optically

@Huskydriver

Lol

 

[BurtG]

I own a bunch of 525 EP5’s. They’re decent enough and I like them for what they are.

This thread is fucking retarded though.

This thread is like glue for the poors and their poor choice

 

[Huskydriver]

@Huskydriver

Lol

I don't disagree with his assessment. It ain't horrible for a 4x but at 11" its a pretty badass versatile scope. I am not aware of anything that beats it in that package currently

 

[BurtG]

I don't disagree with his assessment. It ain't horrible for a 4x but at 11" its a pretty badass versatile scope. I am not aware of anything that beats it in that package currently

Ahem

10x the scope only 1.8” longer

 

[Huskydriver]

Ahem

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10x the scope only 1.8” longer

The zco 420 is optically superior 100%.

The turrets imo are the biggest draw back to zco. Setting the zero on the zco turrets is a pita for a two screw design.

The locking design is also a joke. You either get one that locks and unlocks well or you don't and your paying for it to get fixed if it's one that sucks itself back down and partially locks mid stage.

Reticles are meh the 1 and 2x ain't bad

 

[BurtG]

Reticles are meh the 1 and 2x ain't bad

Gtfo. Best reticle ever. Uncultured swine think otherwise

 

[Huskydriver]

Gtfo. Best reticle ever. Uncultured swine think otherwise


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I have definitely been referred to as worse in my life lol. Love all the ca around the left edge. Must be a feature Arken seems to have not compromised on looking at the pics in this thread

 

[wade2big]

This thread is like glue for the poors and their poor choice

I’m not a poor and I have one of these scopes.

To be fair, it is a decent scope.

 

[wooferocau]

To be fair, it is a decent scope.

It absolutely is !!

 

[JS8588]

This thread is like glue for the poors and their poor choice

Y'know, I just sprang for Alpha Glass (a Zeiss V8 1.8-14). I also have an Arken EP8 that I got for 1/10th of what that Zeiss usually retails for. Is the Zeiss better? Yeah. Is it 10x better? Lol. No.

You can get a lot of scope for your money these days. A $700 scope is probably 3/4ths as good as a $3k/$4k optic. You spend a LOT for that last 25-30% that in truth, most of us don't need.

"Truth dart", as a certain Guntuber says. Most of us could get by just fine with an Arken.

 

[ldhldh4]

This thread is like glue for the poors and their poor choice

Who can define the poor and poor choice?
I still love Arkens. Can't wait to see the new DNT to compare with this baby.

 

[BurtG]

Lol at bruhs trying to flex on snipershide. With day optics


Lol

 

[wooferocau]

Done 5 min ago ....DNT vs same S&B as before with the Arken.

The DNT Destroys the S&B Ultrashort

 

[Huskydriver]

Lol at bruhs trying to flex on snipershide. With day optics


Lol

First post in 5 years flex lol

 

[FearlessMagpie]

Looks great
Could you share more photos of it?

 

[FuhQ]

Gtfo. Best reticle ever. Uncultured swine think otherwise


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Nah, the "shooterus Uterus" is not ideal for most people. Honestly, it's entirely too busy for someone with as much ADD as I have. However, the MPCT 3X is a really nice reticle... You take the MPCT 3 and give it a hysterectomy... MUCH better, no chance of unwanted monetary drains.

http://www.zcompoptic.com/images/downloads/Reticle%20MPCT3X%20ENG.pdf

 

[nn8734]

Done 5 min ago ....DNT vs same S&B as before with the Arken.

The DNT Destroys the S&B Ultrashort

Do you have any I2 clip-ons?

If so, I'd be curious how the Arken compares to the SB U/S or other top tier day optics at a decent distance (600m or so).

If not, maybe a low light comparison (assuming that's not somewhere already in this thread - havent read through it all)...

 

[wooferocau]

Do you have any I2 clip-ons?

If so, I'd be curious how the Arken compares to the SB U/S or other top tier day optics at a decent distance (600m or so).

If not, maybe a low light comparison (assuming that's not somewhere already in this thread - havent read through it all)...

Can do low light this evening..

 

[nn8734]

Can do low light this evening..

Cool...Any clip-ons?

 

[wooferocau]

No ..sorry

 

[nn8734]

No ..sorry

Given all those rifles/scopes you have, I'd grab a clip on (I2 and/or LR thermal) if I were you so you can enjoy them day or night.

 

[0724/1030]

This thread is reaching levels of absurdity previously thought to be unobtainable.

I now have several hours behind the Arken 7-35 in various lighting and environmental conditions. In bright sunlight with minimal mirage the glass performs quite well but does fall off rather quickly in more challenging conditions. Eye box is better than first reported and tracking has been spot on through 13 mils. There is a very minimal feel of “wobble” when spinning the turrets that is not present once dialed. All in all I have no complaints for the cost and would purchase another if it fit my needs and target budget.

The comparison to top tier glass is not a fair one despite what is being voiced. Moving from the Arken to anything in the upper echelon is immediately apparent; especially in eye comfort.

In direct comparison with the Bushnell Match Pro ED, all 5 of us felt they were very close with a slight edge in resolution, clarity, and brightness going to the MPED. The consensus amongst our group came down to cost - the Arken if saving a couple hundred and the MPED if at the same price point.

@wooferocau, I’ve been giving you the benefit of the doubt. At this point if you do not have a financial interest in Arken/DNT, I have to believe you are continuing a masterful trolling.

 

[wooferocau]

@wooferocau, I’ve been giving you the benefit of the doubt. At this point if you do not have a financial interest in Arken/DNT, I have to believe you are continuing a masterful trolling.

Mate....i am just calling it like I see it!!
I Am F##ked if I know what's so hard to understand about that!

 

[wooferocau]

BTW....have YOU seen through the Arken version we have....OR the new DNT!

 

[wooferocau]

I recently looked through an Arken SH4 6-24....and it looked like crap....soft and washed out ......even for the lower price I wouldn't use it.
This was the non "J" version....so 100% Chinese glass .

If your US 7-35 looks ANYTHING like the SH4....then it looks nothing like these samples of the 7-35 here.

 

[FearlessMagpie]

I recently looked through an Arken SH4 6-24....and it looked like crap....soft and washed out ......even for the lower price I wouldn't use it.
This was the non "J" version....so 100% Chinese glass .

If your US 7-35 looks ANYTHING like the SH4....then it looks nothing like these samples of the 7-35 here.

Have you tried Arken EP5 5-25?
Thanks

 

[FearlessMagpie]

This thread is reaching levels of absurdity previously thought to be unobtainable.

I now have several hours behind the Arken 7-35 in various lighting and environmental conditions. In bright sunlight with minimal mirage the glass performs quite well but does fall off rather quickly in more challenging conditions. Eye box is better than first reported and tracking has been spot on through 13 mils. There is a very minimal feel of “wobble” when spinning the turrets that is not present once dialed. All in all I have no complaints for the cost and would purchase another if it fit my needs and target budget.

The comparison to top tier glass is not a fair one despite what is being voiced. Moving from the Arken to anything in the upper echelon is immediately apparent; especially in eye comfort.

In direct comparison with the Bushnell Match Pro ED, all 5 of us felt they were very close with a slight edge in resolution, clarity, and brightness going to the MPED. The consensus amongst our group came down to cost - the Arken if saving a couple hundred and the MPED if at the same price point.

@wooferocau, I’ve been giving you the benefit of the doubt. At this point if you do not have a financial interest in Arken/DNT, I have to believe you are continuing a masterful trolling.

Could you share a couple of photos so we can compare it to the DNT 735 scope?
Thanks

 

[wooferocau]

Have you tried Arken EP5 5-25?
Thanks

No Sorry

 

[Edsel]

Goodish enough, from three years ago.



Second video for laughs.

Would these be comparable to the SWFA SS line?

Looking for a bunch of “good enough” scopes for my “beater” rifles.

 

[JS8588]

This thread is reaching levels of absurdity previously thought to be unobtainable.

I now have several hours behind the Arken 7-35 in various lighting and environmental conditions. In bright sunlight with minimal mirage the glass performs quite well but does fall off rather quickly in more challenging conditions. Eye box is better than first reported and tracking has been spot on through 13 mils. There is a very minimal feel of “wobble” when spinning the turrets that is not present once dialed. All in all I have no complaints for the cost and would purchase another if it fit my needs and target budget.

The comparison to top tier glass is not a fair one despite what is being voiced. Moving from the Arken to anything in the upper echelon is immediately apparent; especially in eye comfort.

In direct comparison with the Bushnell Match Pro ED, all 5 of us felt they were very close with a slight edge in resolution, clarity, and brightness going to the MPED. The consensus amongst our group came down to cost - the Arken if saving a couple hundred and the MPED if at the same price point.

@wooferocau, I’ve been giving you the benefit of the doubt. At this point if you do not have a financial interest in Arken/DNT, I have to believe you are continuing a masterful trolling.

I think it's pretty clear (pun not intended, but if it works...), whatever Arken tells us, the optical quality of the scopes in Oz is somewhat better than what they throw us here in the states. You can just about tell that from OP's pics, especially when you account for artifacts of the imagery through a camera.

 

[wade2big]

I think it's pretty clear (pun not intended, but if it works...), whatever Arken tells us, the optical quality of the scopes in Oz is somewhat better than what they throw us here in the states. You can just about tell that from OP's pics, especially when you account for artifacts of the imagery through a camera.

When I get a chance I’ll take and post some through scope photos of mine. I don’t think anything is different except for the reticle. The 7-35 is just a better scope optically than the other Arken models.

 

[Rock Chucker]

The Arken series of scope represent good value for money in my opinion. There is however an overwhelming amount of evidence as to why the various military units stick with proven glass. Schmidt and Bender, Nightforce and Leupold all have skin in the game, if i absolutely needed to depend on a scope i know what i would choose and it wouldn't be made in China. Luckily i shoot in a club environment and not on a two way range.

 

[wooferocau]

The Arken series of scope represent good value for money in my opinion. There is however an overwhelming amount of evidence as to why the various military units stick with proven glass. Schmidt and Bender, Nightforce and Leupold all have skin in the game, if i absolutely needed to depend on a scope i know what i would choose and it wouldn't be made in China. Luckily i shoot in a club environment and not on a two way range.

If you want to talk about 100% Dependable and 100% Reliability , ...then from my personal ownership and experience its easily .... "Nighforce ATACR "

The Arken/DNT hasnt been in my ownership / use long enough to form an opinion on reliability and dependability... but so far so good with them....time will tell.

 

[XP1K]

I may pull the trigger on a 7-35 here in the near future. I'm wondering if I should pull the trigger on a DNT version out of Canada instead?