they are 299 now?
sorry for the confusion, I see this was cleared up
i would never expect any of the arken scopes to be cheaper than they just where for December — that $100 off is gonna be hard to beat
I bought 3
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they are 299 now?
Why do you think I "needed" an EP5 (Arken #4)... That evened things back out.Odd numbers are bad luck, you need a 4th!
Why do you think I "needed" an EP5 (Arken #4)... That evened things back out.
Except you lose 20 MOA of extra elevation. The Arken 34mm AR mount has 20MOA built into it. And on an AR where the bore-to-center or reticle is already so high, that extra 20MOA helps a lot.Just ordered a set of 34mm 1.26" Arken rings to try in place of the Arken 1.5" 1 piece mount on the AR10. That should get everything where I need It. (Lower scope to bore & perfect cheek weld)
My other option is to leave the scope setting it's current height and mount , adding the Magpul PRS 3 stock (& additional 2+lb)Except you lose 20 MOA of extra elevation. The Arken 34mm AR mount has 20MOA built into it. And on an AR where the bore-to-center or reticle is already so high, that extra 20MOA helps a lot.
Not sure, but maybe...My other option is to leave the scope setting it's current height and mount , adding the Magpul PRS 3 stock (& additional 2+lb)
You think I'd run out of elevation to 800-900 yards without the 20 moa?
Not sure, but maybe...
Only 1 way to find out... If you currently have it zero'd at 100, then check how many MILs or MOAs you have before the scope tops-out. Then when the rings come in. Mount it. Zero it. Then do the same test. If you lose MILs or MOAs, then you can calculate exactly how much dialing distance you will be losing. Then you'll know for a fact.
My SH4 get 2 has serious chromatic aberration. I emailed Arken about sending it in for QC check. Waiting on the arken reply.I've had a ton of optics...the SH4 Gen 2 glass holds its own just fine...I think you will like the EP5 as well...my only worry is being 5X erector in a compact body...they freakin' nailed the 4-16 SH4 Gen 2 in my opinion...
I think this is what Arken NEEDS to fix. Consistency.My SH4 get 2 has serious chromatic aberration. I emailed Arken about sending it in for QC check. Waiting on the arken reply.
I put a Strike Eagle 5-25x56 (34mm tube as well), on my R700 5R Milspec (heavy barrel) with an EGW HD 20 MOA rail in a set of Seekins/Vortex Precision 34mm Low 0.92" rings, and it fits just fine, even with Butler Creek flip caps. The Arken Lows are also 0.92", and should work just fine. That's the height rings I ordered with my EP5.Just a question for those that have received the EP5 5x25. What size rings are you using on a 20 MOA pic rail?
I ordered the Arken high rings but I'm having second thoughts about switching to the med. rings. Hoping mine
gets sent in the next few days. It'll be 2 weeks tomorrow.
I ordered the Arken high rings but I'm having second thoughts about switching to the med
Bolt action RugerWhat platform rifle? AR, bolt action etc?
My Ruger Precision with the 1.5" mount & only the 50mm objective, leaves 3.7mm of clearance. If you got a Ruger American or something else, you'll need lower.Bolt action Ruger
I've got the Ruger Precision so with a 56mm objective you think I'll need the high rings 1.45in is the highest Arken has.My Ruger Precision with the 1.5" mount & only the 50mm objective, leaves 3.7mm of clearance. If you got a Ruger American or something else, you'll need lower.
Not sure. I have the Arken 1 piece mount on mine which is 1.5". I figured the 56mm would be tight, leaving about 1 mm of clearance.I've got the Ruger Precision so with a 56mm objective you think I'll need the high rings 1.45in is the highest Arken has.
I've got the gen 2 but switched the hand guard to a Mid West?Not sure. I have the Arken 1 piece mount on mine which is 1.5". I figured the 56mm would be tight, leaving about 1 mm of clearance.
What GEN RPR do you have? I got a Gen 2 with factory hand guard. Not sure of the diameter of gen 1&3's or how much clearance you have to work with
I've got the gen 2 but switched the hand guard to a Mid West?
I know he's a bit "shilly" sometimes, so I don't watch many of his videos anymore, but he does give very thorough reviews...Much more in-depth than most folks do, which is why I do still occasionally watch one of his videos.
I never said they were all shit or garbage... I said the last 6 (from the same batch) that I looked through were. And yeah, his accent is kind of irritating, but everyone talks differently from different places.He’s hard to listen to. His accent is annoying, but that’s like reticle choice I guess. Most will never make it past him immediately comparing this to those other scopes, like the Steiner and PMII, which I know you think the PMII is “shit” or “garbage”. They also don’t sell for $4k like he claims, so not sure where he’s shopping.
EP5 is a great scope for the money and compares to others in a $1000 range probably. That’s the bottom line that most people get and others will hate on for one reason or another.
I think like Idaho or something? He puffed up after he had cancer and went through chemo. Same thing that happened to that lady who announces football…I think her name is Holly Rowe.So where is Rex’s accent from?
I haven’t really seen a video from him since he was younger so it is pretty funny to see him all puffed up
I do respect the bloke because he asked a lot of questions and provided some answers that really weren’t common back in the day
Shit, I feel bad about saying that nowHe puffed up after he had cancer and went through chemo.
For the love. I love Arken 4-16 but Rex needs stop comparing it to freaking Tier 1 glass. Honestly since he started that with the Arkens I’ve stopped listening to him about Arkens.
It’s comparable to 700 dollar glass. I guess if comparable includes losing it’s comparable to 2k dollar glass
DMR3. Glass clarity, brightness. But EP4 and 5 don’t tunnel so… otherwise very similar imoTo which scopes in the $1000-2000 range does it lose and how?
Lrts, lht, amg, mk5, drm2, dmr2 pro
Color rendition, clarity, resolution.
It’s a good scope, the glass is as good as a 550 new scope can be imo. But it struggles a lot past 20, it is a bit milky and bland, and the eye box is tight.
It’s very bright low in the range and I think from 5-18 it’s really good for it’s purchase price. I just don’t think it matches 1k+ dollar glass. My optika 6 was better. Again, it should be.
The feel of the scope is great for 550$, the glass is good for 550$ if it tracks and hold zero it’s an awesome option. I think the company needs to work on feeling legit and not like someone that does Tupperware parties started a Facebook page.
Yeah no shit this whole thing was about the glass. That’s why I said “glass”You are only looking at glass. There is also illumination, how the controls feel, size, mag range, etc. The Mk5 is a straight pos with idiotic 10.5 mil turrets and costs way more if you get illumination. The AMG is more than $2000. The lrts is not illuminated and the knobs feel cheap. The dmrs aren't illuminated either.
I’m not saying the ep5 is better. Just that the more expensive scopes have shitty controls.
From my very little experience with the Arken 5-25, I am really surprised at how well the controls function and feel, also the turrets feel really good and are very tactile and of good size. I can't stand mushy ass turrets, I think Arken did a fantastic job on these. The glass I haven't stretched it out yet so I can't comment on how it will look downrange but at 100 sighting in it looked pretty damn good for the price. This is the first and only Arken I have owned, but I will probably be grabbing a 4-16 too for a rimfire now that I've seen this EP5.You are only looking at glass. There is also illumination, how the controls feel, size, mag range, etc. The Mk5 is a straight pos with idiotic 10.5 mil turrets and costs way more if you get illumination. The AMG is more than $2000. The lrts is not illuminated and the knobs feel cheap. The dmrs aren't illuminated either.
I’m not saying the ep5 is better. Just that the more expensive scopes have shitty controls.
Dmr2 does indeed have an illuminated reticle. I don't think you know what you're talking about.The dmrs aren't illuminated either.