Good video. Thank you. This is a lot better than my old X-Sight II. It’s only 720 Res with 25X optical zoom (50 X digital). That said, you can easily see .177 holes at 50 yds. However the image will be pixelated. I guess that’s what you get with 7 year old kit. I guess there is something to said for it still working. This Arken rig is nice.
There are no digital scopes that have as good a daylight image as even mediocre glass scopes. it's a matter of what's good enough for you're particular shooting. For me the Zulus is definitely good enough to for all my shooting. The only thing it would not be capable of is serious target shooting
The ballistic calculator can work in 2 different modes, one of which requires a continuous bluetooth connection to your phone and the other (which is most commonly used) does not require a continuous connection between the scope and the app The mode to be used is selected in the main menu of the scope. "Ballistic table call"mode involves entering ballistic data into the app, from which the app creates a ballistic table which is sent to the scope by bluetooth. Once that is done the scope and the phone are disconnected and all the ballistic calculations are done in the scope. The target is ranged and the ballistic calculator then provides a holdover mark on the reticle or shifts the reticle to the aiming point In "Real Time Ballistic Calculation" mode, ballistic data is entered into the app and when the target is ranged. that information is sent to the app, the ballistic calculation is performed and the ballistic solution sent back to the scope and the result displayed either as a holdover or reticle shift It appears that the benefit of the real time ballistic calculation mode is that wind data can be entered into the app and the resulting aiming mark will show windage as well as elevation
That was using the 35moa mount. This video shows that on my particular set up the 0moa would not have allowed me to zero the rifle th-cam.com/video/oS3K8l0L_Gs/w-d-xo.html
I watched your video twice i really loved the scope i have a question about the range finder does it work with small targets can you range a little bird on a cable with no large solid target near it ?
I can't answer that question precisely. How small a target that the rangefinder can measure depends on the size of the target and its range. It will work on targets like small birds if they are not too far away but it is unlikely to be able to range a small bird at several hundred yards
Hi Bruce. Can you clarify the reply you sent about picatinny rail . I have the Tikka T1x in 22lr. So do I need the 0 MOA picatinny rail. And that will be ok for what comes standard with the Arken Zulus mount. Cheers Frank
@@brucemcpherson8832 I will need to check the mount that fits the unit directly supplied in the package from the dealer. I believe he said it's a 0 MOA ,so that means I'd need a 20 MOA rail ?. Thanks for your replies Bruce
@@frankennis2947 If you already have the scope and it is fitted with a 0moa mount, then one option is to buy a 20moa extended picatinny rail. They are available here riflemags.co.uk/wr-tikka-t1x-picatinny-rail-0-30-moa/
Great video Bruce. I am really enjoying the scope so far. I have the hittac version but I was wondering if you could explain the process on how you git the ballistics onto the scope? Thank you
didnt know you had your own channel bruce, iv been looking at these scopes as im still using the 008p and im thinking of upgrading, problem is theres so many units to choose from, 😁
Think no further, The Arken Zulus HD520R is far and away the best bang for your buck digital day/night scope available at the moment. It's significantly better than the 008P
another question for you bruce, i have my pard mounted on a zb adjutable mount to keep the y and x on zero can the arken zulus also be mounted on the zb mount please
Yes, it can be fitted to the ZB adjustable mount, but frankly, I doubt you'll need to unless your OCD about the reticle being centred on the display is really, really bad
It's a bit different from the PARD in that the ballistic data (muzzle velocity, scope height, zero distance, ballistic coefficient ) are entered into an app and that information sent to the scope by bluetooth, rather than the PARD method of directly entering the data into the scope. Also, the Arken can do the ballistic calculation in 2 ways. One is the holdover method (same as the PARD) where the aiming point is shown as a mark on the reticle. The arken can also operate is in dial in mode where the entire reticle moves so that centre of the reticle is the aiming point. Within the PiP box, only the dial in method is used which keeps the reticle centred in the PiP box
You don't need a comma to fill in any of the data, just the full stop which is used as the decimal point, and given that you just used 3 of them in your question I strongly suspect that do have the ability fill in all the data required
To use the ballistic calculator you do need a smart phone - but you don't need to have the phone permanently connected to the scope. The Arken ballistics app is on your phone and using the app, you enter the ballistic data for for the rifle/ bullet combination you want to use. The app then creates a ballistic table using that data, and it is then sent to your scope via bluetooth. Once that is done you don't need your phone anymore In use, you simply range the target using the laser rangefinder and the ballistic calculator in the scope uses the ballistic table to calculate the correct aiming point. To get this to work correctly you must have already zeroed the scope with the same bullet/pellet you plan to use, and the the zero range you enter in the app must be the same range at which you zeroed the scope
I think they would survive the recoil from 228Lapua and 50BMG, I just wouldn't like to be the guy looking through the scope fitted to rifles in either of the calibres when they were fired
@@brucemcpherson8832 That's interesting Bruce. I'm wanting something for my little 17HMR and I'm weighing up my options. I'm not sure I can justify the Alpex 4k for the 17, just seems like a lot of scope for such a small calibre. The whole rail debacle is what is putting me off the Arken.
@@richyf194 There is no "rail debacle" for the Arken. Arken are trying to help customers by giving them a choice of rails so that the when the scope is zeroed, the reticle will be near the centre of the display. Give me the following information and I'll tell you what mount is best suited to your set up a. Distance from the centre of the rifle bore to the top of the action or top of any picatinny rail you have fitted b. The distance you want to zero the scope at c. The muzzle velocity of the ammo you are using It will probably be a 0moa mount that you'll need
Bruce what velocity are you getting? I use the same rifle and bullet combo but have yet to use a chronograph for verification. The box states 1050 fs whichni realise is just a guide. Im due to get my Zulus soon so was just curious. Thanks.
Thats a belting little unit, many thanks for the time and vid.
Nice visual treatise on the performance of the scope.
Good and sensible zeroing technique.
Another very useful/informative video Bruce, thanks for that. 🤓
Cheers. Russ
Thanks Bruce. I've ordered one.
Nice review Bruce, this scope Is ideal for smaller calibres and sensible ranges.
Good video. Thank you. This is a lot better than my old X-Sight II. It’s only 720 Res with 25X optical zoom (50 X digital). That said, you can easily see .177 holes at 50 yds. However the image will be pixelated. I guess that’s what you get with 7 year old kit. I guess there is something to said for it still working. This Arken rig is nice.
Mine has just arrived. But need to get a weaver to picatinny rail first as it doesn't fit very well, as is.
Great video Bruce. Thanks for sharing it. Did the scope capture your voice in the recording that’s in this video? It’s very clear if that’s the case.
Yes, the sound was recorded with the built in mic on the scope
Hi mate great vid, would this be bearable as a full time dayscope with some night use or would you always be wanting a traditional scope?
There are no digital scopes that have as good a daylight image as even mediocre glass scopes. it's a matter of what's good enough for you're particular shooting. For me the Zulus is definitely good enough to for all my shooting. The only thing it would not be capable of is serious target shooting
Nice video! Thank you so much. Do you have to keep your phone connected to the scope for the ballistic calculator to work?
The ballistic calculator can work in 2 different modes, one of which requires a continuous bluetooth connection to your phone and the other (which is most commonly used) does not require a continuous connection between the scope and the app
The mode to be used is selected in the main menu of the scope.
"Ballistic table call"mode involves entering ballistic data into the app, from which the app creates a ballistic table which is sent to the scope by bluetooth. Once that is done the scope and the phone are disconnected and all the ballistic calculations are done in the scope. The target is ranged and the ballistic calculator then provides a holdover mark on the reticle or shifts the reticle to the aiming point
In "Real Time Ballistic Calculation" mode, ballistic data is entered into the app and when the target is ranged. that information is sent to the app, the ballistic calculation is performed and the ballistic solution sent back to the scope and the result displayed either as a holdover or reticle shift
It appears that the benefit of the real time ballistic calculation mode is that wind data can be entered into the app and the resulting aiming mark will show windage as well as elevation
@@brucemcpherson8832 thank you so much buddy!
Bruce,
Smashing video, thanks for that. Did you use the 35 MOA bracket on your Tikka, or was it the 0MOA?
Cheers.
That was using the 35moa mount. This video shows that on my particular set up the 0moa would not have allowed me to zero the rifle th-cam.com/video/oS3K8l0L_Gs/w-d-xo.html
Bless you Bruce, lucky that I've found myself a 35er
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Thank you very much for that ino Bruce, very helpful
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I watched your video twice i really loved the scope i have a question about the range finder does it work with small targets can you range a little bird on a cable with no large solid target near it ?
I can't answer that question precisely. How small a target that the rangefinder can measure depends on the size of the target and its range. It will work on targets like small birds if they are not too far away but it is unlikely to be able to range a small bird at several hundred yards
This electron seedling has a fatal problem with the cross running point, and the range is not accurate
Would you mind saying that again, but this time in intelligible english rather than using Google translate
Hi Bruce.
Can you clarify the reply you sent about picatinny rail . I have the Tikka T1x in 22lr. So do I need the 0 MOA picatinny rail. And that will be ok for what comes standard with the Arken Zulus mount. Cheers Frank
Yes, get a 0moa extended picatinny rail and get the Arken with the 20moa mount
@@brucemcpherson8832 I will need to check the mount that fits the unit directly supplied in the package from the dealer. I believe he said it's a 0 MOA ,so that means I'd need a 20 MOA rail ?. Thanks for your replies Bruce
@@frankennis2947 If you already have the scope and it is fitted with a 0moa mount, then one option is to buy a 20moa extended picatinny rail.
They are available here riflemags.co.uk/wr-tikka-t1x-picatinny-rail-0-30-moa/
Great video Bruce. I am really enjoying the scope so far. I have the hittac version but I was wondering if you could explain the process on how you git the ballistics onto the scope? Thank you
Do you have the version of the scope with the laser rangefinder?
I do yes
Have you downloaded and installed the Arken ballistics app?
Yes it's after that is when I'm lost as it wasn't mentioned anywhere what to do.
give me an e mail address and I'll send you the instructions
does the Zulus have selectable profiles if you want to change the scope to another rifle?
Yes, you can save up to 26 different profiles, saved against the letters A-Z
didnt know you had your own channel bruce, iv been looking at these scopes as im still using the 008p and im thinking of upgrading, problem is theres so many units to choose from, 😁
Think no further, The Arken Zulus HD520R is far and away the best bang for your buck digital day/night scope available at the moment. It's significantly better than the 008P
@@brucemcpherson8832 thanks bruce 👍
another question for you bruce, i have my pard mounted on a zb adjutable mount to keep the y and x on zero can the arken zulus also be mounted on the zb mount please
Yes, it can be fitted to the ZB adjustable mount, but frankly, I doubt you'll need to unless your OCD about the reticle being centred on the display is really, really bad
@@brucemcpherson8832выдержит калибр 308 ????
Hello. please tell me how the ballistic calculator works on this model. same as on pard nv008s.
Thank you.
It's a bit different from the PARD in that the ballistic data (muzzle velocity, scope height, zero distance, ballistic coefficient ) are entered into an app and that information sent to the scope by bluetooth, rather than the PARD method of directly entering the data into the scope. Also, the Arken can do the ballistic calculation in 2 ways. One is the holdover method (same as the PARD) where the aiming point is shown as a mark on the reticle. The arken can also operate is in dial in mode where the entire reticle moves so that centre of the reticle is the aiming point. Within the PiP box, only the dial in method is used which keeps the reticle centred in the PiP box
instructions for the use of the ballistic calculator here drive.google.com/file/d/1IiEwYyGo3LNZ0TYZGLtfWA6NeXiXT01P/view?pli=1
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I have the app on my iphone, but i can’t fill in any exact data. Because i can’t use the , , , Comma . Someone else got this problem?
You don't need a comma to fill in any of the data, just the full stop which is used as the decimal point, and given that you just used 3 of them in your question I strongly suspect that do have the ability fill in all the data required
can you set up zulus without using a smartphone.i dont fancy using my phone on a dark nights ratting.keep up the good work
To use the ballistic calculator you do need a smart phone - but you don't need to have the phone permanently connected to the scope.
The Arken ballistics app is on your phone and using the app, you enter the ballistic data for for the rifle/ bullet combination you want to use.
The app then creates a ballistic table using that data, and it is then sent to your scope via bluetooth.
Once that is done you don't need your phone anymore
In use, you simply range the target using the laser rangefinder and the ballistic calculator in the scope uses the ballistic table to calculate the correct aiming point.
To get this to work correctly you must have already zeroed the scope with the same bullet/pellet you plan to use, and the the zero range you enter in the app must be the same range at which you zeroed the scope
Will this thing work on a 308 in ar15 frame or is it for small stuff like a 22.
The eye relief is about 50mm so a 308 might give you an extra eyebrow
I reckon 243 is about as big as i would go with it
However they are rated up to 50bmg according to the specs
I think they would survive the recoil from 228Lapua and 50BMG, I just wouldn't like to be the guy looking through the scope fitted to rifles in either of the calibres when they were fired
How does it compare to the Pard DS35?
I much prefer the Zulus to the DS35. The Zulus image is sharper and it has more magnification
@@brucemcpherson8832 That's interesting Bruce. I'm wanting something for my little 17HMR and I'm weighing up my options. I'm not sure I can justify the Alpex 4k for the 17, just seems like a lot of scope for such a small calibre. The whole rail debacle is what is putting me off the Arken.
@@richyf194 There is no "rail debacle" for the Arken. Arken are trying to help customers by giving them a choice of rails so that the when the scope is zeroed, the reticle will be near the centre of the display.
Give me the following information and I'll tell you what mount is best suited to your set up
a. Distance from the centre of the rifle bore to the top of the action or top of any picatinny rail you have fitted
b. The distance you want to zero the scope at
c. The muzzle velocity of the ammo you are using
It will probably be a 0moa mount that you'll need
What rifle? What bullets?
Try watching the video with the sound turned up and you'll hear that information within the first 30 seconds of the video
Bruce what velocity are you getting?
I use the same rifle and bullet combo but have yet to use a chronograph for verification. The box states 1050 fs whichni realise is just a guide.
Im due to get my Zulus soon so was just curious. Thanks.
I was using CCI "clean" subsonic ammo (p/n 934cc) with a measured MV of 1070fps
Thanks for your reply Bruce, it's much appreciated.
Keep up the videos they're really informative and helpful.
Will the Arken fit 11mm dovetail or will I need a picatinny adaptor rail?
Currently, you will need a picatinny adaptor. At some time next year they will be available to fit 11mm dovetails directly