Arken Optics

[DawidB]

This is very good information, where did you go to acquire it? Arken sells scopes for less and offers a combo pack at an affordable price, especially with the discount coupon that probably the other 10 or so companies don't. They are feature rich with a warranty that either equals or rivals other companies. The weight is not an issue for me. The one thing I don't like is when the other scopes from other companies that sell for $150-$250 more don't equal these scopes. I own 6 of them and I'm well satisfied. Currently also using Vortex's, S.S. 5-20HD, . No more N.F.'a but my next f class scope will probably be a Sightron.
Has far as the price goes, Arken has room to go up, just like that others. Especially being that we are under an inflation era right now. I believe they'll do their best to satisfy their customers.

It is well known info, several YT channels provide in depth info on how these brands are associated with LOW. Nightforce use the same resources for their glass, I believe some of their models are assembled in the US . LOW has a range of quality’s levels for everything, glass, turrets etc. you will notice that the plethora of brands in a typical price range all have the same turret designs, same mag ranges etc, well, that’s what’s on offer from LOW. The claimed differences are usually related to glass ( Japan has Schott glass too), so depending on where you want to compete, you can set the specs for LOW to build it. The recently launched Zeiss LRT range is build in Japan too. Dion, who builds March, was established by ex LOW employees.

 

[Dgd6mm]

It is well known info, several YT channels provide in depth info on how these brands are associated with LOW. Nightforce use the same resources for their glass, I believe some of their models are assembled in the US . LOW has a range of quality’s levels for everything, glass, turrets etc. you will notice that the plethora of brands in a typical price range all have the same turret designs, same mag ranges etc, well, that’s what’s on offer from LOW. The claimed differences are usually related to glass ( Japan has Schott glass too), so depending on where you want to compete, you can set the specs for LOW to build it. The recently launched Zeiss LRT range is build in Japan too. Dion, who builds March, was established by ex LOW employees.

Thank you for the information.
Don Dunlap

 

[Enosiophobia]

 

[Bill Norris]

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And it all works very good. Nice looking stuff too.

 

[DawidB]

Thank you for the information.
Don Dunlap

You are welcome Don, I am relaying knowledge gained from a gentleman who’s both qualified and has worked with several optics companies around the globe. We are blessed to be in a position where even affordable optics are good enough to satisfy the majority of shooters, imo

 

[Bill Norris]

Just received my eighth purchase of the EP-5 5 X 25 X 56. Totally satisfied with them all. This one will be going on my soon to deliver 6PPC.

 

[NateHaler]

To clarify the references to LOW of Japan, etc. All Arken scopes are manufactured in China. And all Arken scopes are FFP (front focal plane).

 

[nmkid]

I recently purchased a Meopta Optika6 4.5-27x50 SFP. I was wondering how the glass on it would compare to the Arken EP-5 5 X 25 X 56. The Meopta is working out just fine it tracks beautifully. It is just a bit too heavy and I'm thinking of making a switch to a lighter, scope.

 

[Ackman]

I recently purchased a Meopta Optika6 4.5-27x50 SFP. I was wondering how the glass on it would compare to the Arken EP-5 5 X 25 X 56. The Meopta is working out just fine it tracks beautifully. It is just a bit too heavy and I'm thinking of making a switch to a lighter, scope.

The EP5 is heavier.

 

[nmkid]

The EP5 is heavier.

Thank you.

 

[Bill Norris]

The EP-5 weighs 39.2 ounces so it is on the heavy side no doubt.

 

[22BRGUY]

They are a czech republic build with Schott glass, really good for the money.


Ray

Wish you hadn't mentioned that. Now I'll have to czech them out.

 

[nakneker]

I recently purchased a Meopta Optika6 4.5-27x50 SFP. I was wondering how the glass on it would compare to the Arken EP-5 5 X 25 X 56. The Meopta is working out just fine it tracks beautifully. It is just a bit too heavy and I'm thinking of making a switch to a lighter, scope.

Arken’s new light weight offering comes in at 24-25 ounces in the 4-16x, I’ve had mine a week. Tracking was accurate and repeatable on my 100 yard mil grid target. There isn’t anything I don’t like or can complain about so far. Time will tell. My previous Arkens have had zero issues, I have a few hundred rounds out of Saum on their history too.

 

[Enosiophobia]

The EP-5 weighs 39.2 ounces so it is on the heavy side no doubt.

 

[Bill Norris]

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I think if you lose the covers it would be app. the claimed weight by Arken.

 

[Raythemanroe]

Where do they say it has Schott glass? I have one and I like it a lot.

I talked with the guy that designed the ret for meopta

 

[Perk]

Arken has the SH4s priced low right now. 299.99 for 4-16x and 339.99 for the 6-24x, buy their combo pack and you get the rings, level, scope caps etc for another 20 bucks. Parallax goes down to 25, great 22 LR scopes - I bought another one just to have.

Use cyclops and get the combo pack.

 

[Mdhmsmith]

I bought an EP5 and for the money it is really hard to beat. I’m going to get a 4-16 for my son’s AR to run in steel shoots. No complaints other than the eye box is tight on the EP5 but again, for the money…