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Opinions Dick. So you are a video optic guru 😅

Howa HACT trigger is really good. I was able to cut a couple of turns on the trigger spring to get the trigger pull down to 13 oz and 16 oz for the 2nd stage pull weight on 2 different rifles

The problem I see with all scope reviews is that there is a lack of objective measurements. You can measure light transmission through optical glass. All my telescopes will give their light transmission scores, but you don't see scope reviewers demanding that information. Color and clarity are also measurable. APO glass will bring all 3 colors together at the right spot. Non-APO glass will give lens aberration. And just what glass is being used? Are they using Ohara glass or something less. I'm sure there must be ways to measure the stiction of every moving part on the scope and provide some idea as to what is too loose or too tight. So while it stands to reason you aren't getting a $3000 scope for $500, but how close is the EP5 to the high end competitors? Saying it can't be as good is likely true but how close does it get. I"m betting for some competitors the new 7x35x56 gets pretty close.

You did it wrong!

I agree 100% if a sub thousand dollar scope was blowing all the premium scopes out of the water, wouldn’t they become obsolete and everybody would be running these China made Arken Optics… Sure I think they’re a good scope for their price, but I also think they are more suited for that old wore out lever action 30-30 you keep behind the seat of your pickup.

Thanks great video video. Do you have a reference code or a discount code for Athlon? Seems that everyone has one for Arkin but no one for Athlon. 😢

Rex gives honest reviews. Been watching him for over 10 years.

Joke paid off pan handler!!!!!!!!!!

This is exactly the best way to compare scopes. Very surprised that I just discovered your channel. I am now a subscriber keep up the good work head to head is the name of the game.

I own a lot of optics, NightForce, Kahles, Leupold, S&B and ZCO’s… I bought a 7-35 Arken… that Arken out performs any Vortex… now is it a Tier one optic.. No… but I’d take an Arken over anything he has on that table… if I was getting into the game and didn’t want to spend money. I’d do an Arken all the way.

It would be great if you would do a video on which of these cartridges produce the best accuracy.

were you able to get the Timney trigger down to 7 oz just with the adjustment screws.

Where was this range?

Its been 3 years since this video and i wanted to get an arken but there is no one to talk to....costumer service is non existent, so im leaning towards vortex venom at this point

You should have put the footage side by side on the same screen for actual comparison

Dude is related to Element scopes obviously,he has their advertising panel aswell...have Razor HD and it has most crystal view of 8 optics i have,cheapest one is 1100 usd...

I think the best choice is the one that feeds the best in a bolt gun..

This guy claims a whopping amount in this video with nothing more than his opninion? Ye....

You’re allowed to shoot from your garage?

How long barrel?

I don't feel so bad now with my bone stock cz mtr

Ive left Vortex for the Arkens. They are awesome scopes

More powder and heavier bullets = more recoil

Yeah, a .22 is a lot of fun but even the best ammo that I have found has a wide variation of data. Great video!

So much bad info in this vid😅

Just wondering why you did not follow the procedure given by the EC web site

Most of my scopes are Arken optics I agree with what you have said, during the evening when the light conditions goes down you can notice the difference between and Arken scope and a $2000 or more scope the clarity es far superior. Arken scope are good for the price that you are paying I don't regret any purchase that I made.

I don’t think the scope was the problem bud.

If you had to rank the EP5, Riton x5 conquer, and vortex strike eagle, what would they be?

Arken 40oz vs Athlon 25oz If this is going on an AR/SPR type rifle the Arken is simply too heavy

I have two Mark fives two Mark 4S and a few vortex scopes . I do have an sh4 on a ar it does not stack up to my other high-end scopes but for the cost it is very impressive. yes I have seen bullet trace on a fairly dry day but it's not consistent on seeing trace or mirage

I'm guessing you're the type that doesn't read manuals or follows the Mfr's instruction on HOW to test the break/tuner !! Worked great on my gun AFTER I completed the PROPER procedure that Eric spells out in several videos.. You just wasted a bunch of ammo that proved nothing.. Liked the video format however..

Mike I appreciate you showing us the Heras I mentioned if you could I wanted to see if it’s as good as the ares as far as glass. From the video it looks like there close and my intention is to mount it on a br 22lr so I think the Heras would be just as effective at 50 yards Anyways thank you for doing that.

So from my own testing… clarity and glass the helos btr isn’t as clear as the arken ep5 but does have the same features. Then the Midas tac HD ffp doesn’t have as many features but is better glass and clarity than the EPS… Midas btr spf has the features and the glass but is sfp.. they are around about the same price range… I personally went for the Midas tac series but all are good depending on what you value most.

3 year old comparison. The arken has upgraded glass today

group is so so,,,

What. Size scope mounts do you need to mount it?

If arken wasn't direct sales the dealers like you would inflate the price to $1500-$2000+ dont get mad when a company set out to address this problem in the optics world. For too long customers have been ripped off by dealers more interested in profit than providing good products at reasonable prices. $2000-$4000 for a scope is not reasonable to the consumer when it costs little to nothing to manufacture.

"Why would i do that"... Because you sell products with high margins. You lose money when a company sells a better product with a lower price and you cant get ahold of them to inflate the price due to demand. Arken's Razor 🤣

rex could have said "outperforms per dollar spent" and home boy wouldnt have a video

I ran mine with 6.5 cm aguila 140bthp, just as a test, and it DID tighten up the groups, I have only shot 5 settings thus far. I shot them in 2 click increments, saw it get better, still not done desting it with the same ammo. My testing shows improvements. Your mileage may vary.

Burned a ton of powder at that range! Great video

Great video very informative

What scope are you buying if you only have $1,000 glass clarity is most important Thanks

How does the barrel life compare between them cartridges?

What’s your conclusion on the athlon vs the tract toric

Looks like a good time.

Good video.....I liked the drone

Good stuff on the video.

I appreciate the video and feel you are spot on. It’s pure applied physics. In fact, back when I started reloading, there was an old DOS application called PCB and it generated all kinds of useful data and recoil was one of them. It asked for only 3 items of input….bullet weight, muzzle velocity and weight of gun. Keep up the great work.