Arkon Scopes for Field Target? Any Experiences, Thoughts?

Is that a sounds -like name, or did you mean Arken?

I’d get the 7-35 model or what ever it is and get a custom focus wheel.

I have been running Arken optics for 5 years on my small bore target rigs.

Upsides...The pricing is stupid low for what u get! tracking is flawless, and the turrets are big, easy to handle, and well laid out with all kinds of drop to stretch out to longer distance. The zero stop is simple and easy to set, and they will answer the phone to service the lifetime warranty.

Downsides...They are on the heavy side, but that can be a good thing for bench work. My only onther beef is the parallax numbers don't line up with the distances after 40y, but I use tape to customize, so I guess the main question is would I buy another? sure, in a heartbeat! Quality per dollar is unmatched in the sub $1k optic arena IMO.
Gerry

My primary scope is the Arken SHJ-4 GEN 2 FFP W/MIL reticle. I absolutely adore it! Okay, yes, there are better scopes out there but you get a lot for $330. The ONLY complaint I have is that the reticle is hard to see in lower light at low magnification. Fortunately it has illumination. it's okay since I shoot long range bench rest and it's always adjusted between 16 and 24x. The parallax works great at all distances. According to the all the reviews I've seen, the EPL model is slightly better but mostly weighs less.
I plan on buying an additional "better" scope and while shopping I end up back at the Arken web site.

Arken scopes are great, I have several. Their one deficiency is that the only focus down to 13 yards despite the specs that claim 10. Further, I find that focusing is not crisp and precise. For FT, there are better choices, preferably SFP.

Good scopes for the money, I have several. NOT good for FT, they do not focus to 10 yards as they claim.

Bought one LH4 4-16 and wouldn’t parallax down to 10 as advertised so I returned it. The ranging was mushy and inconsistent. Love their scope but not for FT for me.
The Athlon Argos BTR will work and it’s repeatable. Same money.

I have two of the SH-4j's on my powder burners and they work great in that application. The tracking and turrets are fantastic.

jps2486 said:

Arken scopes are great, I have several. Their one deficiency is that the only focus down to 13 yards despite the specs that claim 10. Further, I find that focusing is not crisp and precise. For FT, there are better choices, preferably SFP.

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Tru dat and IMO, they are heavy.
I think Athlon gives you more bang for the buck and their warranty and customer service is incredible.
I bought two Arkens but relegated them to my powder burners.

cavedweller said:

Tru dat and IMO, they are heavy.
I think Athlon gives you more bang for the buck and their warranty and customer service is incredible.
I bought two Arkens but relegated them to my powder burners.
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The Arken EPL-4 with the 30mm tubes are as light as any. About 23-24 oz. vs. 36 for the 34mm tubes.

jps2486 said:

The Arken EPL-4 with the 30mm tubes are as light as any. About 23-24 oz. vs. 36 for the 34mm tubes.

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Yes but advertised 10 yard focus is in reality 10 meters… just enough to mis-range a tough shot, thus moved to my .22 Ol Henry PB.

cavedweller said:

Yes but advertised 10 yard focus is in reality 10 meters… just enough to mis-range a tough shot, thus moved to my .22 Ol Henry PB.

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True, but if you aren’t shooting FT, then they are fine.