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Arken EP5 5-25x56mm FFP
Japanese ELD, multicoated
Glass
Tube Diameter
34mm
Total Elevation Adjustment Total Windage Adjustment
37 mils
19 mils
Turret Features
AZS zero stop
1. Arken Optics USA EP5 5-25x56 Right out of the box, I liked the EP5. The turrets were large with well-spaced and easy-to-read markings. The reticle is well designed and offers just the right thickness at all magnifications. My minor quip about the EP5 is that I wish it had .2 mil marks on the horizontal stadia. The Arken’s Japanese-made ED glass is almost on par with the Strike Eagle, but it takes scrutiny to notice the differences. The glass gets milky in shadowy areas at 25X, but at 20X, the image is still clear. Optical tracking was dead on. Its price makes me wonder what corners are being cut, but in the end, the EP5 earned its top spot by getting a lot of little things right. The lowest price was the cherry on top. MSRP: $529 arkenopticsusa.com
Adjustment Per Revolution
10 mils
The turret innards are stainless steel, which assures precision, repeatability, and durability.
Parallax
25 yds. to infinity
Eye Relief
3.4 in.
Reticle
VPR
Illuminated
Yes
Length
14 in.
Weight
39.2 oz.
Field of View @ 100 yds.
25.3 to 4.9 ft.
Arken VPR
An example of milkiness at high power. The image looks a bit washed out, and definition is compromised.
Precision Scope Roundup
136
Budget Guns
2023
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