That might be a ceracote job, as the factory is doing black only - given it's a brand new product, I would not have expected them to do anothing other than black. With other brands, the coloured ones normally only get launched a lot later than the black ones.Don’t have info other than a guy said his dealer would have both black and fde in shortly from DNT. And he was in Australia.
Yes, it comes in MIL and MOA.Would 'the one' come in MOA ?
Good morning. I have a LOT of pre-ordered units, but I should still be able to help you get one shipped the day they arrive - which is probably 1-2 weeks out.If I were to order the dnt today how long until it would come in? Trying to pick between the Arken and the dnt. Already have the ep5 5-25 and love it
You might have to import one (and pay a hefty premium) in order to get exactly what you want, as the Arken-labelled version is apparently not being marketed in Canada. Instead, we get this Day-Night Technologies-branded scope from Arrken's parent company....Personaly I prefere the look and reticle on the ep5 gen 2. I hope we will eventually be able to get our hand on this one at some point.
This is what arken is saying on their website: We do not sell/ship outside of the US (dealers or customers). We will remain focused on providing products within the US until we can fill the demand.You might have to import one (and pay a hefty premium) in order to get exactly what you want, as the Arken-labelled version is apparently not being marketed in Canada. Instead, we get this Day-Night Technologies-branded scope from Arrken's parent company....
Unfortunately Arken will probably never export scopes to Canada due to ITAR restrictions. In over 5 years they have never exported a single scope.This is what arken is saying on their website: We do not sell/ship outside of the US (dealers or customers). We will remain focused on providing products within the US until we can fill the demand.
This imply that at some point, they will export them abroad. I dont mind waiting a year but im just wondering if we have any aproximate time frame.
I received a LOT of them this past weekend, but as per my website and the email communication I sent to all customers, I’m in the UK at the moment and only back in Calgary tomorrow (Saturday) evening. So ALL orders will be shipped out on Monday. I’ll start packing all the orders on Sunday.When are you planning on shipping the pre-paid scopes, Robbie? I see that other vendors are now advertising the same scope for sale....
The .2 mil is indeed the only downside for the arken. But help me understand, if its not arken itself exporting, some importer is bringing them in. I mean gotenda just recieve a batch of every model arken has except the ep5 gen2. My question why cant we get the ep5 gen2?Unfortunately Arken will probably never export scopes to Canada due to ITAR restrictions. In over 5 years they have never exported a single scope.
And the DNT reticle is a more modern reticle with 0.2 mil hash marks - the Arken VPR reticle is still using “outdated” 0.5 mil hash marks.
But to each their own.
The DNT also has slightly nicer machined turret caps and better engraving.
Also DNT and Arken don’t have the same owners - 2 different companies with different owners.
It's more complicated than what you're thinking. Arken Canada is the official CANADIAN distributor. The Arken EP5 Gen 2, is a US only unit, solely for the US market. The rest of the world is now getting the DNT. Arken USA and DNT are not the same company, and owned by different people. The DNT brand is the factory's own internal brand now. They were the ones that developed the Zulus and the Thermnights, and now the DNT riflescope. The DNT riflescope uses the same materials, built on the same production line, by the same people - just different owners.The .2 mil is indeed the only downside for the arken. But help me understand, if its not arken itself exporting, some importer is bringing them in. I mean gotenda just recieve a batch of every model arken has except the ep5 gen2. My question why cant we get the ep5 gen2?
Also im a bit skeptical with the second company thing. Why would they do that if the product is pretty much the same? They himself said that they are having a hard time meeting demand. Why would you open a second company using the same ressource? This whole thing isnt clear to me and that why im incline to stick to the tried and true brand.
Thanks Robbie for taking the time to answer my questions. Ill give you a call next week.It's more complicated than what you're thinking. Arken Canada is the official CANADIAN distributor. The Arken EP5 Gen 2, is a US only unit, solely for the US market. The rest of the world is now getting the DNT. Arken USA and DNT are not the same company, and owned by different people. The DNT brand is the factory's own internal brand now. They were the ones that developed the Zulus and the Thermnights, and now the DNT riflescope. The DNT riflescope uses the same materials, built on the same production line, by the same people - just different owners.
I have ALWAYS had every single model that Arken make in stock as I order massive quantities every month. But there are certain products NOT sold in Canada, like the LH line.
It would be much better if you called me and asked your questions over the phone - I'm not going to go into all the nuances of Arken vs DNT on a public forum. Too much info, and it's not all public knowledge.
I will be back in Calgary on Sunday, so you're welcome to call me on Monday.
Cheers
Robbie
Glad it got to you safely Eugene.I've got the scope today. it looks very nice. Love the reticle with the floating dot in the centre.
Reticle illumination is a lot brighter than on my Vortex PST2. Can't wait for the weekend to take it out to the range!
Thanks Robbie! Shooting Warehouse