Arken Optics - new line

[Ricochet]

Me too! Now if they would just remove the 10.00 they charged me for shipping. 1 oh crap negates 3 attaboys

My total was 489.24 with the 30mm combo added... looks like they charged me $10 shipping too. Not too worried about it, just ready for new scope to get here..

 

[douger]

some of ealy pre orders went out 6-24 rest are still coming i was told, train lol gonna be a mess i think

 

[Ricochet]

I have 3 SH4s and one Athlon Helos BTR GenII 6-24X56 along with two Midas-Tac 6-24X50 scopes. I would be hard presssed to tell the difference between the optics on the Arkens and the Helos. They are both quite good. The Midas is a bit better, though, but enough to make a big difference? I doubt it. The only advantage that the Helos has over the Arken is that it focuses down to 10 yards and the entire reticle is illuminated. The Midas is not illuminated. All good choices, IMO.

EPL4 is showing 10 yards to infinity paralax. Whether it will or not we will see.

 

[Heavyopp]

the only reason I can think of why it would be blurry is if you had an Astigmatism or the diopter is not focused correctly.

I do see a starburst with red dot sights but the Arken illumination is different — usable but blurry is the best way to describe it. Certainly not a deal breaker but don’t buy one of these if illumination is priority. As I said, I have 4.

Never tried refocusing the diopter with illumination on.

 

[Mustardbisuit]

My total was 489.24 with the 30mm combo added... looks like they charged me $10 shipping too. Not too worried about it, just ready for new scope to get here..

Thats my thoughts too, but it said free with 100 dollars or more...Im not going to get worked up over it, but don't tell me its free then charge me for it.

 

[athlon_oved]

I do see a starburst with red dot sights but the Arken illumination is different — usable but blurry is the best way to describe it. Certainly not a deal breaker but don’t buy one of these if illumination is priority. As I said, I have 4.

Never tried refocusing the diopter with illumination on.

I have an Astigmatism, so I know all about looking through scopes with illumination or red dots. If I use my glasses, it looks perfect but if I don't, which is how I normally shoot they are blurry on illumination or red dots.
it's just the way it is for me unfortunately.

 

[MongooseV8]

I used to think the same but I’ve ran into more than one hunting scenario where illumination was essential to seeing the reticle and making an ethical shot.

Yes I agree thats what I meant by "It can come in handy sometimes when hunting"

 

[MongooseV8]

Me too! Now if they would just remove the 10.00 they charged me for shipping. 1 oh crap negates 3 attaboys

Did you use a code? I used CYCLOPS and got $170 off a combo pack and free shipping.

 

[airgunmike56]

Is there a site that shows the weight of the new scopes ,
Mike

 

[california.airgun]

my pre ordered scopes are ready to ship if you need anything pm me

You got the new scope for sale?

 

[jeannic]

my pre ordered scopes are ready to ship if you need anything pm me

my pre ordered scopes are ready to ship if you need anything pm me

Hi Douger, I m interested to order an ARKEN EPL4 6-24x50 FFP MIL, did you order yet ?

 

[douger]

Hi Douger, I m interested to order an ARKEN EPL4 6-24x50 FFP MIL, did you order yet ?

yes order some but the first order 6-24 are gone to bigger dealers 4-16 not in yet hard to tell gonna be a lottery thing as goes in order they were placed and lotta dealers ordered a ton

 

[Pfddi]

Mine is on it's way!

 

[Ricochet]

Thanks Douger. I appreciate your help with my addiction. Can't wait to try a SH4 now as well. Wish i'd known you had discounts like that before i ordered the EPL4.

 

[skohl]

How are the eye boxes on the Arken scopes? I have 6 Athlon FFP's, 1 Discovery HD, and 1 Vector 4-16 with excellent eye boxes. One of the reasons I like the Athlon line are the eye boxes are very easy to use.

 

[Ricochet]

Got it

 

[Ricochet]

one more

 

[douger]

whats the turret under that cap look like

 

[Ricochet]

Like this, brass and stainless steel.

 

[Ricochet]

The level had some kinda powder in the threads on the ring.. poofed out when i popped it over the tube. should have blown it off for pic. Not sure if i'll keep this level on it or not.