I’d love to see an Arken 1-10x30 VPR MIL LPVO with the 34mm tube with exposed turrets. Would be awesome for my AR’s. I bet with the light transmission from the HD glass and that big 34mm tube, it would be awesome with a thermal or NV clip-on for hog hunting.
I’d like to see some of the most popular scopes go thru the turret hammer test and the 24 hour submerged in deeper water test.
I know I’ve seen scopes that cost much more fail with a lot less abuse.I just watched that VSO video... He did beat on it pretty good. Much more than normal abuse. I did laugh when he beat the turret back straight... After watching the test, I expected nothing less than the most delicate and professional tools and procedures.
That's great to know that Arken has solved and fixed the water proof issue. That means if I ever have an issue with any of mine, they would be sending back an updated version with the WP fix. Good to know.
Oh yeah, I bet if that was put against most of the current military sniper scopes in an abuse test, it would surpass most, if not all, of them. I know for a fact the Leupold MK series would have been KO'd VERY early into that test. And the S&B wouldn't be too far behind. The NF scopes might have a chance, they're pretty beefy...But I've never seen one with a turret that damn solid! The design of it is purpose-built to be strong. That blew my mind, as I've never taken the cap off of any of my Arkens...Never had the need.
WP = Water Proofing fix. The original SH4's had a slight leak that allowed water to get in when they were fully submerged for long periods of time. Granted, your average person will never have an issue, but there's always that one time that "shit happens" moment while hunting, so for me, it's more of a peace of mind thing.
. Throw that sunshade on there...I know some folks don't use them, but it really does help when you get out into the sun and you're shooting.Finally got everything in & mounted on the RPR.308.. Need some time to get to the range now
Yeah, I wish they would put the Jap ED glass in the SH4 line, and put the 10 MIL turrets from the EP4 on the SH4. Other than that, it's a great scope. The IR is a bit lackluster, as well, and doesn't work at all for daytime use. But, for the price, it's nearly impossible to beat.
Man I'm torn. I have a Midas tac in my 7mm that I love but I want to replace the scope (Argos) on my Grendel. I know the grendel will not have the distance shots at the 7. How much of a difference is the midas glass to the arken?
Absolutely, & as beefy as the scope is, when SHTF hits and one eventually runs out of ammo, you can take that puppy off the rifle & club someone like a baby seal with it!
And then put it back and keep shooting apparently, after you take their ammo of courseAbsolutely, & as beefy as the scope is, when SHTF hits and one eventually runs out of ammo, you can take that puppy off the rifle & club someone like a baby seal with it!
Well duh... Ammo first, confirm zero later.And then put it back and keep shooting apparently, after you take their ammo of course
I would put the Arken on the 7mm, given that it has more elevation travel, allowing you to really stretch-out that 7mm. And put the Argos on the 6.5G AR.
Absolutely, & as beefy as the scope is, when SHTF hits and one eventually runs out of ammo, you can take that puppy off the rifle & club someone like a baby seal with it!
I have plenty of elevation in midas for the 7mm as it has already touched a mile, plus the 20moa rail helps. I thought about removing the argos from the 6.5G and putting it on a BB gun as I really have started to dislike the scope and replace it with the Arken.
The Argos is a cheap scope that works but the Arken out classes it. It’s hard for me to buy any thing else in the 500$ and under price range. The code is good till the end of the month.
They didn't go into any details, but I was told that the EP4 line is done-for after 2021. What's available is what's available (if anything is left) and that's it. They said they hope to be releasing the new EP line sometime before summer 2022. I'm guessing more features, or improvements based on some of the feedback from the SH4 Gen2 torture tests, and EP4 warranty repair trends.
I can’t help but wonder if other scope companies went, “duh!! That is so simple and effective.”! No need for all the zero stop complexity out there. ! lol
Thx man. The #GB code just got me another Christmas present! I really want them to make a 1-10xFFP.
I agree. The Gen1 Viper PST was basically the same scope as the HS-T, as far as tubes, glass, reticles, etc... The main differences being FFP vs. SFP and illuminated reticle. I have a bunch of HS-T's I bought 10 years ago, because they were the best bang for your buck for the longest time. It was nearly impossible to beat the value you got with them, at a time when most quality scopes with target turrets and zero stops were fetching $1,000+. They're still great scopes, but the technology is a bit dated in them now, since things seem to be moving along at warp-speed in the optics world.
I agree, the strike eagle is really growing on me. I’m going to run it on my 338 lapua for one year to test its durability or complete failure whichever comes first. Lol
Mine is now living on my old Gen1 700 5R Milspec 24" .308 Win, and I REALLY like it. The pop-up locking turrets is a really nice feature. And the RevStop is pretty good, even though it hinders the elevation range. But I still get, I think, 19.5 MILs of travel after setting it. Plenty for the .308 Win to reach 1,000+. I need to get that damn thing threaded...I bought it back before threading was common on factory rifles (10+ years ago). That rifle shoots 1 ragged-hole groups with everything I've put through it. It's just an absolute tack-driver. Only downfall is it's not threaded...But that will change someday soon.
I think the locking turrets will help it with durability, seems like it would be hard to knock them offset like what happened to the Arken because of them being tucked into a “sleeve” so to speak.
Shit, it took a hell of a lot to knock that Arken turret like that. I've never seen any scope that would handle that type of turret abuse. The closest thing I can see would be maybe a NF NXS, USO, maybe an old March-X Tactical, and a Kahles K-series. But I know an S&B and Leupy would have crapped-out before that test was completed.
Yeah that Arken has me impressed. I agree about the turret durability“test”. I wasn’t knocking the Arken, I don’t think too many scopes would take that. I just meant it wouldn’t be too much of a issue with the SE because the way the turrets are locked, so I’d think they would be fairly durable as well.
The only thing that has me worried was that post about the PST Gen2 that the turret just broke right off while he was dialing up. Since they share turrets and design with the SE... But other than that, I think it will be fine. Lemons happen with mass-production. Worst case scenario, Vortex CS takes care of you, no questions asked, and sends you a brand new scope, just like they always do.
I would imagine internally they are not that far off...
I agree with Rob, I have had/seen both, still have the SE.
