I bought one of the Arken EPL-4, 4-16 x 44 scopes and have tried mounting it on two different rifles in 2 different sets of rings......Warne Maxima's and Burris Extremes with the same results. When torqued to a little past hand tight, the parallax knob is stiff and catches when i turn it. When torqued to recommended specs of 18 in/lbs, the parallax won't turn at all. I have tried mounting the rings as far away from the center and closer to the center with same results. Any suggestions?
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Arken EPL-4 problem?
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Send it back ! Never any trouble with mine.
victor3ranger
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Also check to make sure that the top of your action is level and true. You probably already have but just a thought
victor3ranger
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I would look at getting a DNZ one piece mount/rings
Dont buy their rings. Arkens are not as nice as Warne or Burris.
Get another Chinese scope. I have many Spina scopes and they are faultless. They are much cheaper than the Arken brand.
ReconFister
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Arken has a great warranty and customer service. Send it back to them and they'll get you taken care of
I am a former (16 years total) Moderator, commentator, and reviewer from the now discontinued SWFA Optics Talk. I've had the Arken Optics EPL-4 for about a year now and have some comments on it.
Glass quality is better than anything I've used in the price range OR much more...compares with scopes I've spent 5x or more for. Reticle, I like it...works for hunting or tactical use (if you are just hunting game, there are some features you really don't need, but could use if you want). I would like to comment, Arken states the Eye Relief is 3.6 inches... for me, it is 4.6 inches measured over and over on different rifles... not a bad thing, just a difference. Mechanicals... 1) focus is good and simple, smooth, 2) magnification... very close to actual magnification when adjusted on point, smooth to turn, no complaints here, 3) parallax... once again, easy and smooth, at infinity adjustment, "I can see for miles and miles", 4) AZ and EL adjustments... WOW, very audible, very tactile...measured against the SnipersHIde Target TSSZ/V.01 target... 5) zero stop... easy to set up and always returned to zero, simple and straightforward. I evaluated the scope on 9 different rifles (at least 20 rounds with each rifle/movement) with 10 movements (one back to the original rifle) 1) Ruger American .308, 2) AR in 5.56, 3) CZ 500 in .375 H&H, 4) AR in 300 BLK, 5) FN FNAR .308, 6) Winchester Model 70 Laredo in 7mm STW, 7) AR w/14.5 in barrel in 6.5 Grendel, 8) AR 2/20in barrel in 6.5 Grendel, 9) Anzio Iron Works .50 BMG, 10) Ruger American .308 (where I intend for it to remain. An aside, with the setup on the Ruger American and the ammo I'm using, I need a little over 10 Mils for 1000 yards (10.2, actually)... I have 18.2 Mils of adjustment available with the Zero Stop set) for purposes of durability and precision teesting (why would I do that one might ask... each caliber/rifle type produces a different "moment of recoil" which COULD impact a scope... since I was testing, I decided to be somewhat extensive in the test conduct... some people buy a new rifle and scope, zero and then never shoot more than 10 rounds a year even if they rezero yearly...not much of a stress test). I admit, my test is not like shooting 10000 round of .375 H&H or .378 Weatherby Mag, but it certainly changes the test dynamic introduced to the scope with each iteration. Before zeroing on each rifle and after running the shooting series, I tested against the SnipersHide target. I've run those turrets MANY times and never saw a deviation in precision.
Final words... best inexpensive riflescope I've ever had my hands on (BTW, I've now had 3 Arken scopes and they all have been exceptional in performance). It is a true value for anyone looking for something that exceeds "just good enough" at a price that is hard to beat.
Glass quality is better than anything I've used in the price range OR much more...compares with scopes I've spent 5x or more for. Reticle, I like it...works for hunting or tactical use (if you are just hunting game, there are some features you really don't need, but could use if you want). I would like to comment, Arken states the Eye Relief is 3.6 inches... for me, it is 4.6 inches measured over and over on different rifles... not a bad thing, just a difference. Mechanicals... 1) focus is good and simple, smooth, 2) magnification... very close to actual magnification when adjusted on point, smooth to turn, no complaints here, 3) parallax... once again, easy and smooth, at infinity adjustment, "I can see for miles and miles", 4) AZ and EL adjustments... WOW, very audible, very tactile...measured against the SnipersHIde Target TSSZ/V.01 target... 5) zero stop... easy to set up and always returned to zero, simple and straightforward. I evaluated the scope on 9 different rifles (at least 20 rounds with each rifle/movement) with 10 movements (one back to the original rifle) 1) Ruger American .308, 2) AR in 5.56, 3) CZ 500 in .375 H&H, 4) AR in 300 BLK, 5) FN FNAR .308, 6) Winchester Model 70 Laredo in 7mm STW, 7) AR w/14.5 in barrel in 6.5 Grendel, 8) AR 2/20in barrel in 6.5 Grendel, 9) Anzio Iron Works .50 BMG, 10) Ruger American .308 (where I intend for it to remain. An aside, with the setup on the Ruger American and the ammo I'm using, I need a little over 10 Mils for 1000 yards (10.2, actually)... I have 18.2 Mils of adjustment available with the Zero Stop set) for purposes of durability and precision teesting (why would I do that one might ask... each caliber/rifle type produces a different "moment of recoil" which COULD impact a scope... since I was testing, I decided to be somewhat extensive in the test conduct... some people buy a new rifle and scope, zero and then never shoot more than 10 rounds a year even if they rezero yearly...not much of a stress test). I admit, my test is not like shooting 10000 round of .375 H&H or .378 Weatherby Mag, but it certainly changes the test dynamic introduced to the scope with each iteration. Before zeroing on each rifle and after running the shooting series, I tested against the SnipersHide target. I've run those turrets MANY times and never saw a deviation in precision.
Final words... best inexpensive riflescope I've ever had my hands on (BTW, I've now had 3 Arken scopes and they all have been exceptional in performance). It is a true value for anyone looking for something that exceeds "just good enough" at a price that is hard to beat.
Smok3y
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That is a great recap and super informative. I have tried one Arken (EP5) and loved it for the price. I am actually looking to buy another as an inexpensive scope.
Nomosendero
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I have heard the same from others who try a lot of scopes. I just have a problem buying Chinese products.
I agree...
But...well, it's not REALLY a Chinese product... conceived and engineered primarily by a group of U.S. soldiers. They are built in China, and therefore subject to Chinese "rules". However, much of that can be blamed on our own government... but that is another discussion for another forum. China does benefit from Arken products, but so do people currently serving in the U.S. military, and their families. Unless one purchases only from Mammoth Nation, much of everyday items, clothes, 90% of over the counter and prescription drugs, car parts, equipment parts, computers, stupid cell phones, lawnmowers, fans, silverware, etc are "made in china". Some things that people both want and need are now only made in china. I search long and hard for things MADE IN USA... very difficult to find. I spent two weeks searching for a particular tool to work on my Cat 977L loader... the only thing I could find that would work was made in china... so I bought it, regret it, but it did what I needed to get the loader running again. Not an exact comparison, but similar.
But...well, it's not REALLY a Chinese product... conceived and engineered primarily by a group of U.S. soldiers. They are built in China, and therefore subject to Chinese "rules". However, much of that can be blamed on our own government... but that is another discussion for another forum. China does benefit from Arken products, but so do people currently serving in the U.S. military, and their families. Unless one purchases only from Mammoth Nation, much of everyday items, clothes, 90% of over the counter and prescription drugs, car parts, equipment parts, computers, stupid cell phones, lawnmowers, fans, silverware, etc are "made in china". Some things that people both want and need are now only made in china. I search long and hard for things MADE IN USA... very difficult to find. I spent two weeks searching for a particular tool to work on my Cat 977L loader... the only thing I could find that would work was made in china... so I bought it, regret it, but it did what I needed to get the loader running again. Not an exact comparison, but similar.
Nomosendero
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the reply. It helps that US Military families will benefit. And yes, it is hard to not buy Chinese, but I avoid it when I can.
I sell forklifts and heavy industrial equipment, none of which are Chinese companies, but I believe some of the add-on parts are made in China and I recently discovered that one of the American brands are now having their small electric jacks made in China, so there you go!
I have seen also that some of the Chinese manufacturers that import cheap forklifts do a terrible job with aftermarket support, esp. parts availability.
But, with the info you have provided I will be more open minded toward Arken.
Thanks
I sell forklifts and heavy industrial equipment, none of which are Chinese companies, but I believe some of the add-on parts are made in China and I recently discovered that one of the American brands are now having their small electric jacks made in China, so there you go!
I have seen also that some of the Chinese manufacturers that import cheap forklifts do a terrible job with aftermarket support, esp. parts availability.
But, with the info you have provided I will be more open minded toward Arken.
Thanks
