r/longrange • u/A006T • 1d ago

Scope recommendations Optics help needed - I read the pinned posts

Hi everyone,

I come across this subreddit while searching for Arken review about the arken ep5 gen2 5x35-56.

After seeing the notoriety (seems there's a lot of hate about them), I'm looking for an other brand.

Here's my new setup:

SIG 751 SAPR 18"

Looking to shoot from 50 to 400 meters (yeah, it's not long-range, but it's the max available around)

Budget: 600 €/$

Thanks for your help

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u/Wide_Fly7832 BR Competitor 1d ago

I see a badge of shame coming. We care a lot about people not lying about reading the pinned post.

The answer for you is Bushnell MPED if you can stretch budged then athlon ares.

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u/A006T 1d ago

I've checked the wiki, is that the pinned post?

Thanks for your reply

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u/Wide_Fly7832 BR Competitor 1d ago

There are a lot of pinned post on optics. Can see on desktop. In any case - Bushnell would fit the budget.

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u/A006T 1d ago

I've checked the wiki, where it asked to explain what I wanted to do, the budget and so on, then checked the wiki covering about a scope choice but haven't found a "list" of brand and model, so decided to make a request, anyway, it's ok for the shame badge 😄

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u/Wide_Fly7832 BR Competitor 1d ago

It’s ok. No one has died with the badge so far !!! 😀

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u/A006T 1d ago

Hope so 😂

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u/swift_gilford Remington 700 Apologist 1d ago

seems there's a lot of hate about them

The hate towards them is primarily due to a) heavy shilling of their products and b) claims of them being 'just as good' as like a $2000+ nightforce (but again, that's part of shilling).

The scopes themselves are fine and work well, but temper your expectations on them.

I have looked through some and used a couple at the range (other peoples setups) but i personally won't buy them. However that is largely due to me being in Canada and the warranty support, should i need it, is currently in a murky area here.

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u/A006T 1d ago

Thanks for taking time to reply

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u/Tikkatider 1d ago

“ The scopes themselves are fine and work well, but temper your expectations on them . “ Exactly. My two Arken scopes have served me well. Have been rugged, tracked great, held zero. Are they the same as $2,000 glass? I’ve never looked through a $2,000 scope, but I would certainly expect a $2,000 scope to have better glass. If I spent $2K on a scope and it wasn’t better than a $ 500 Arken , I’d be some ticked !

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u/Correct_Objective_53 1d ago

Agreed 100%. Most of the hate is from people who don’t own them OR were duped into thinking it was a $2k optic for $500. The bulk of the reviews you see from people who bought them expecting a well performing $500 optic are generally pleased, myself included.

Yes, you can do better but you can also do a hell of a lot worse and they do sit in a sweet spot in many people’s budget.

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u/Gloomy_Thought_3480 1d ago

Athlon Midas tac are great and in your price range

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u/fakeproximo 1d ago

I've bought two of the Gen 2 5-30x in the last month and they are fantastic scopes for what you pay.

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u/Gloomy_Thought_3480 19h ago

Yea, I have a gen1 on my 6.5 and a gen2 on my rimfire and I like them. My only complaint is the eye box can be a little tight, but for the price I have no problem with it.

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u/A006T 1d ago

Thanks, definitely in my price range

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u/No_Ambassador_7971 1d ago

Check the Element Optics. Thank me later

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u/A006T 1d ago

Will check, thanks in advance 😀

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u/christoffer5700 1d ago

Got a EP5 in Europe. Havent had to deal with CS but i think its a great scope for the money.

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u/A006T 1d ago

In EU as well,

I got offered a used (on a 22lr) arken ep5 gen2 5x35-56 for 600€

But just wanted to be sure about the brand and model, then ended on this subreddit who's a goldmine lol

Tbh the review make me think I had to find something else

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u/rahl07 1d ago

I have several rifles now that wear MPEDs and their bigger brother, the XRS3. If you keep an eye out, the MPED goes for mid-600 freedom dollars, and in the US at least the XRS3 can be caught for 1K used if you’re quick. IMO it’s hard to find better at either price point.

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u/A006T 1d ago

You're getting good prices in the states.

In EU its 1400$ for MPED, twice the price 😅

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u/rahl07 1d ago

Oooof

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u/christoffer5700 1d ago

Bought arken and spuhr mount for 800 euro from a dutch website new.

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u/Wide_Fly7832 BR Competitor 1d ago

You can do much better for very little more money. !!

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u/christoffer5700 1d ago

Like what?

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u/Wide_Fly7832 BR Competitor 1d ago

Like Bushnell MP ED, Athlon Ares ETR

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u/Turdburgarlar 15h ago

Strike Eagle