Big decision , need help.

[Kazman1960]

Getting one of each is another option

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Now thats a nice pair

 

[Poffels]

Does anyone know what the difference is between Gens 1 and 2 for the Arken scopes ?
I may have found a Gen 1 for sale but if they're not much good , ill let it pass.

I believe the gen 1 and gen 2 are for the SH4 series which changed from HD glass to Japanese ELD glass, I have not used these particular ones.

Shooting Warehouse has specs listed for the SH4 and the EPL-4

 

[Kazman1960]

I believe the gen 1 and gen 2 are for the SH4 series which changed from HD glass to Japanese ELD glass, I have not used these particular ones.

Shooting Warehouse has specs listed for the SH4 and the EPL-4

Arken vs Athlon , are they both decent and comparable ?

 

[Poffels]

Arken vs Athlon , are they both decent and comparable ?

Both fine scopes, I had the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30, nice scope but the reticle lines were much too thick for my liking. Athlon Midas Tac 5-25 has a nice thin reticle.

Arkens are every bit as good for me at a much lower price point

 

[Jahnj0584]

Overton Windex on youtube has all the Arken review info you need to know

or get the Match Pro and be set for life.

 

[Kazman1960]

Overton Windex on youtube has all the Arken review info you need to know

or get the Match Pro and be set for life.

So , after much debate , looking and searching , i ended up buying two of these .
I would have liked the 6x24 but they seem to be unavailable and , for what shooting i intend to do i hope these will suffice .
Just awaiting the arrival of new rifle and scope rail. I ordered a spare mag , get everything installed and shooting we go

Arken Optics SH-4 Gen2 4-16×50 FFP VPR MIL Reticle w/ Zero Stop – 34mm Tube.​

 

[Helka]

i just got the EP5 in the mail 3 days ago (purchasd off of Kijiji at a steal) man that glass is as clear as my leupold.