Arken EPL-4 problem?

[KyleC]

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?

 

[338 dude]

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?

Send it back ! Never any trouble with mine.

 

[victor3ranger]

Also check to make sure that the top of your action is level and true. You probably already have but just a thought

 

[KyleC]

Arken returned my warranty request with a troubleshooting list of a few things to try. Also suggested I buy their rings???

 

[victor3ranger]

I would look at getting a DNZ one piece mount/rings

 

[Hoss50]

Send it back. I had to send mine back after some debris was floating around in the reticle inside the scope.

Customer service was good, but I am sad I had to send in a brand new scope after 30 rounds.

 

[ExPiney]

Dont buy their rings. Arkens are not as nice as Warne or Burris.

 

[Pureblood]

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?

Get another Chinese scope. I have many Spina scopes and they are faultless. They are much cheaper than the Arken brand.

 

[ReconFister]

Arken has a great warranty and customer service. Send it back to them and they'll get you taken care of