Meopta Optika 5-30 or Arken 7-35?

[Bill Norris]

I bought an Arken for a rimfire project, for the money it's not bad. The glass in my cheapest Leupold is better.

When I was introduced to the Arken scopes I owned seven 8 X 25 X 50 LRP Leupold scopes. After comparing the Arken to those Leupolds I sold all of them and went to Arken with all my rilfes and do not regret it. ALL Arken scopes I have purchased and used are great for the price point and beyond. The 7 X 35 X 56 is definitely a great long range scope with fantastic glass. I have also owned Nightforce scopes in the past and found back then there was a lot of hype there as well.

 

[Gary in MD]

I’m no fan boy but I have (7) of the Arkens now including the 7-35x56. So far no complaints and very pleased. Sold all of my scopes with a gold ring years ago and wouldn’t go back.

 

[chester999]

I'm not trying to sell anything, just speaking to the scope I received. Heck my Vortex DB Tactical has glass as good as the Arken. Flame away.

 

[Evlshnngns]

The low power FOV on the 7-35 doesnt seem great hunting(reason I took it off MY list). No personal experience. I Have an ep5 and would get another.

 

[RED DIRT]

I think you have to be a supporter on his website.

Post his website in this thread, and i`ll go check it out.

 

[afret]

Post his website in this thread, and i`ll go check it out.

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[marchx]

When I was introduced to the Arken scopes I owned seven 8 X 25 X 50 LRP Leupold scopes. After comparing the Arken to those Leupolds I sold all of them and went to Arken with all my rilfes and do not regret it. ALL Arken scopes I have purchased and used are great for the price point and beyond. The 7 X 35 X 56 is definitely a great long range scope with fantastic glass. I have also owned Nightforce scopes in the past and found back then there was a lot of hype there as well.

Bill, did you compare Arken to Meopta or other EU brands like e.g. Steiner or Zeiss?

 

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Thanks for posting it. I went there to sign up so that i could sign in, and i read the "terms of agreement" and i said hell no. So i guess his opinion will sit in limbo, for me anyways. But thanks for trying.

 

[RED DIRT]

Bill, did you compare Arken to Meopta or other EU brands like e.g. Steiner or Zeiss?

Pretty odd how some will bash Meopta, yet they use to build scopes for some big names out there.


This was quoted from BigJimFish`s review on snipers hide.
"The original Zeiss Conquest series of scopes were made by Meopta and continue to live on in Meopta’s lineup as the Meopta Meopro scopes."

 

[Gary in MD]

Pretty odd how some will bash Meopta, yet they use to build scopes for some big names out there.


This was quoted from BigJimFish`s review on snipers hide.
"The original Zeiss Conquest series of scopes were made by Meopta and continue to live on in Meopta’s lineup as the Meopta Meopro scopes."

I had about 4 of those Conquests that were made by Meopta and the glass on them was excellent, bright and clear. They gave me nothing to complain about.

 

[RED DIRT]

I had about 4 of those Conquests that were made by Meopta and the glass on them was excellent, bright and clear. They gave me nothing to complain about.

I totally agree Gary, i`ve handled a couple in the past, yes sir, bright and clear!

 

[Bill Norris]

Bill, did you compare Arken to Meopta or other EU brands like e.g. Steiner or Zeiss?

No Sir. I only owned Leupolds at the time I was introduced to Arken.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

I had an arken for a minute. A weekend on the dog town and i sent that pos packing. On a budget i like athlon. If i got the money, tract. Can't give me a vortex either, not even a razor.

 

[ELR LVR]

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I have a 6.5-20 Vortex Viper that did not impress me at all for the money
At 600 yds a Simmons 44 Mag scope is better
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Hence, "FOR THE MONEY" why I say Arken is pretty darn good value
For .....The......Money
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I know companies such as Vortex, Burris etc, have some scopes made in China, Some in the Phillipines while their Top Teir Scopes are made in Japan
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One thing I must give it up to Meopta for is
They Make, Grind and Coat their own glass from the research I've done on them.
Which is likely why Zeiss used them
Also the Cabelas Euro Scope = Is Meopta
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One scope that did impress the heck out of me for the money is the Nightforce SHV
if only they made a high enough magnification in Mil/Mil

 

[PaulyD]

I would agree on the SHV line from Nightforce.

 

[Jr solocam]

Made in USA, Europe and Japan > Made in China. I only buy Made in China when there are no other alternatives. And for many items there are no alternatives. Optics, we have choices. Spend your money take your chances.