Interested in opinions on both of these options especially if you have used both. They appear to be nearly identical on paper other then the Arken having a center illuminated reticle and the Element doesn't.
Also Interested in anything else that checks all the same box's as these 2 ie. same weight class, same clean reticle options(hold over but not Christmas tree), and 20x or higher magnification. I have looked for months for something that compares but might have better glass then these 2. I have looked at everything I could find similar up to the $2k price point and everything else is either noticeably heavier, only comes with a Christmas tree reticle, or does not have the tracking consistency. Also I'm not interested in a fully illuminated reticle I like the center only illuminated ones but not the full reticle; however illumination is not necessary at all.
The closest thing I have found with better glass is an NF NX8 but it's about 4-6 oz heavier and 4x the price.
The new Burris Veracity PH caught my eye but I'm worried about potential bugs where it is new and also with no turret lock or clicks even I'm worried the elevation will be to easily turned unintentionally for a hunting scope.
Also Interested in anything else that checks all the same box's as these 2 ie. same weight class, same clean reticle options(hold over but not Christmas tree), and 20x or higher magnification. I have looked for months for something that compares but might have better glass then these 2. I have looked at everything I could find similar up to the $2k price point and everything else is either noticeably heavier, only comes with a Christmas tree reticle, or does not have the tracking consistency. Also I'm not interested in a fully illuminated reticle I like the center only illuminated ones but not the full reticle; however illumination is not necessary at all.
The closest thing I have found with better glass is an NF NX8 but it's about 4-6 oz heavier and 4x the price.
The new Burris Veracity PH caught my eye but I'm worried about potential bugs where it is new and also with no turret lock or clicks even I'm worried the elevation will be to easily turned unintentionally for a hunting scope.