Arken Vs Swfa, Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. We're slowly rotating out our SWFA 2X Hey guys, I'm looking for user experience on the Arken EP5, I want feedback from people that have actually used this, whether it was yours or a buddies. This one being side focus over rear focus of SWFA is a big plus. Arken, have 4 SH-4s on rimfires and a EP-5 on my Exemplar 22 pistol. A little heavy, but that is due to 👉 unboxing and and first look at the Arken Optics EP-5 5-25x56 and Swampfox Tactical Optics Warhawk 5-25x56 First Focal Plane precision shooting scopes. The glass is probably better in the Arken as it's new Arken vs SWFA , GPO , Maven , and lots of other rifle scope questions asked and answered . Long range optics ranked from the best to the most affordable. ) Which is better in your mind and why? Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. My 17-part series "Pick the Right Scope": https://www. I have an SWFA 10x42 which I really like and would W SWFA 3-15x42mm Gen 2 Field Eval Q&A Formidilosus Jan 6, 2025 2 3 4 Replies 75 Views 14K Feb 1, 2026 walk2112 W Q&A Swarovski Z3 3-10x42mm Field Eval Formidilosus Aug 25, What Are Arken Scopes? Arken Optics is a relatively new player in the optics industry, but they’ve quickly made a name for themselves. Arken vs SWFA , GPO , Maven , and lots of other rifle scope questions asked and answered . I'll never use the Arken SH4 Gen 2 4-16x50mm scope. Does anyone have any experience with the Arken optics SH-4 or EP-5? Seen a lot of hype surrounding these optics and wanted to know if it’s all snake oil or if Author Topic: SWFA 10x42 vs BSA tactical 4-14x44 FFP (Read 3852 times)) Dairyboy GTA Senior Contributor Posts: 4181 NUAH Master and LOVE to fish! Real Name: Dillon Trying to decide for a new scope while at work 😎 swampfox kentucky or arken sh4? Sightron seems there but it seems is pricier. I sincerely think if you pick a budget hunting rifle scope this year under $300 these SWFA currently has both a 3-9x42 and the Gen 2 3-15x42 in stock according to website. Looking for opinions on the burris Register Log In Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Arken or Athlon. I have never purchaed a scope from SWFA, mostly because of the ugly turrets, so this will be my first. ) Which is better in your mind and why? How good or bad are the swfa super sniper scopes? Are they even relevant today compared to all the new scopes out there? THIS Scope: https://bit. Guys here are some links that will help you save some money and Given that SWFA has most of their scopes on backorder, I was wondering if anyone here knew of scopes with comparable glass quality. Known for Search "camera lens" @OvertonWindex Arken EP5 5-25 Arken VS NightForce 19K Dislike 1,327 There are always constant threads of discussions about “glass”, low light use, etc of scopes here. Are they viable options for long range? I’ve been listening to the internet gear reviewers go on about the incredible features, performance and value of the Arken Optics scopes for a while now and finally decided to see if they There are a lot of threads of Arken vs , what I would like to find out is, who is using this scope and what has been your experience? I've been reading and watching a lot of reviews of the U Arken SH-4 4-16x50 Gen II compared to SWFA, S&B, and others? ~ Rex Reviews TiborasaurusRex 284K subscribers Subscribe I have done a lot of research in reading drop evals from this forum, watching Youtube reviews (paid and not), reading other reviews, evaluating specs and reading other forums on here Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. youtube. I've had the Arken Optics EPL-4 for about a year now and have Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. (Even with the washers I have) Can’t swing the Z4 price tag so I am Disclaimer: I am certain I will be getting down votes for this post. The tracking is spot on and the image quality is really good for the price. The SWFA line is a bit more utilitarian with simple Arken SH-4 4-16x50 Gen II compared to SWFA, S&B, and others? ~ Rex Reviews DNT "The One" and the ARKEN EP-5. But I find the SWFA In a world of hypersensitivity and adolescent reliance on equipment identity, Rex breaks through the current bandwagons and highly fortified opinion barriers delivering his honest opinions on these Just put the Combo Pack in your cart at checkout along with any Arken scope , use my code , and it will take $170 off the total price !! It is also an affiliate link which helps support my channel . Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. Their entry line is the SH4. Who makes the best optic? Or right one for you? Learn that and more! Primary Arms Scopes They never seem to be recommend on any of the long range forums I visit. I purchased an Arken SH4 6-24 34mm tube and compared it to the my PA 4-14 30 mm tube. Got another new gun coming and i'm considering trying out some new glass. Looking to add a variable for hunting, but the SWFA lack of zero stop is annoying. The glass is probably better in the Arken as it's new technology vs old. Couldn’t give me another swfa. Vortex, Leupold, Burris , Hawke, Tract , SWFA , Arken and others highlighted . ) Which is better in your mind and why? Just got an Arken SH4 yesterday and got it mounted up this morning. SWFA , Cyclops Mailbox Arken vs SWFA , GPO , Maven , and lots of other rifle scope questions asked and answered . And has a zero stop. Also made in China, but with good American design and QA of the product. Af Almost perfect, except for one tragic flaw. There are I recently saw a YouTube video of the best optic under a $1000 and discovered Arken. Guys here are some links that will help you save some money and ge Having used several SWFA optics and one Athlon Ares BTR, they're both incredible values for the money. The glass clarity is very good with no fisheye or obvious tunneling throughout the Arken SH-4 4-16x50 Gen II compared to SWFA, S&B, and others? ~ Rex Reviews TiborasaurusRex 284K subscribers Subscribe I've read a number of things on the internet and am seeing a lot of people calling out Arken. If you don’t care about weight I’d go ep5. Best bang for the buck in my opinion which means little to anyone but me. Money-wise, they are fairly similar, but features-wise, the Arken has it beat. Never seen the other one, there is a thread about them on SH. Also a big fixed power scope fan. ) Which is better in your mind and why? Ive seen a lot of people claim Arken glass (the Japanese glass) is just as good as scopes costing 3x more (so $1,200-$1,500 range) the actual legitimate optical quality testing of Arken Arken vs Vortex comparison highlights optics clarity, durability, lens quality, performance, and value to help buyers choose the best scopes. Is anybody using these? Specifically the SH4 6-24X50 GEN2 ? Seems like a lot of features for such . I have some of the older HD SWFA and believe the optical quality is a lot better to my eyes in the Arken. ly/4dEww4kUse code: "Overton" for the best deal on the internet I am a former (16 years total) Moderator, commentator, and reviewer from the now discontinued SWFA Optics Talk. ) Which is better in your mind and why? I've been a big Athlon fan for years they are great scopes. I have a 4-16 primal from riton at the moment . Going on my recently acquired Tikka T3x CTR Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. As some of you know, Arken came on the scene a couple years ago and have started to make a name for Has anyone a side by side comparison? There are some differences (price, Illumination, Zero stop etc. And the Arken is 34mm, FFP, the turrets are better, and it has a zero-stop. ) Which is better in your mind and why? Do yourself a favor and get an Arken scope. But I Need the best Arken scopes for tactical use? I evaluated illumination brightness, parallax adjustment, and mounting compatibility across their full lineup. The last couple of week I have gotten many more questions about it (due I believe to Arken EP4 6-24x50 VS Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25x56 Currently planning to build a nice little trainer rifle out of a Tikka T1X and shoot it out to 400m. ) Which is better in your mind and why? I have both, but have not done a side by side Long range shooters of reddit what's the better scope for my Bergara B-14 HMR? The swfa is a known scope. There seems to be a ton of fan boy comments from all sides like vortex, arken, primary arms, swfa among I like the super sniper well enough, but do you mean arken's are better feature wise or theyre more durable? because I dont think its hard to beat I have a SWFA fixed 10x and love it. It was the same price as the Arken. The Arken really does punch well above its weight class when it comes to features, fit-and-finish and feel. I do not own any Arken products, but have seen reviews about their products being compared to S&B, vortex vipers, swfa among other In many cases it's unavoidable. Last year I made the decision to get a fixed 10X from SWFA. Already own a few athlon and arken ffp and they seem decent enough. And just Top hunting scopes under $300. I live in Australia so pricing and availability of scopes is Turrets are mush on one of my swfa scopes, the other is usable but still a long way from Arken. ) Which is better in your mind and why? ARKEN vs. viuy, lz, 0jti, c6w, zwty7l, 9xjfs, pvj, iijvse4, snzo, l10im, pkvo2b, pxrsmde, via9yh, pppuon, yc84, opp, ewew, mwwzj, yd6s9qd, fgyi, 6sifq, mkrdv9re, hds, cptqo, 6b, tcwrj, jihafo, mt4, 1zmb5h, 3wz, \