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Arken Optics 30MM glass

ridgeline

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NEW ! Sorry but I don't know how to post a site link. And my cousins in the US will get to play first, but I wont be toooo far behind and I'm betting they will work like their 34MM versions, albeit with less erector travel. Soooo who is gonna be first to 30MM.... grin
 

Chesapeake

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Curious how they compare to the Helos BTR 2-12x. I appreciate the locking turrets of the Helos for the kids.
 
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CaptArab

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That amount of features at that weight makes me suspicious she won't be able to take a knock.

I'll let y'all do the recon on this one.
 
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260madman

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funny how the chinkenese can make a 24oz dialing scope that seems to be holding up (Helos) and the big companies that use Jap scopes can’t do it. I looked through an Arken 2 days ago. For $300 or less right now they’re a steal.
 

Chesapeake

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I’ve bought 2 of the Helos. 1 probably pre Covid production and one just a few weeks ago.
First one was great. Second one the parallax knob was wobbly and the elevation knob was really stiff and had no click when popping up/down. No idea how it passed QC checks. It’s back in their hands now. I expect it will be resolved.

Just my luck.
 

Chesapeake

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LOL! That's a stack of boxes. Hope they give you a volume discount and a sales commission for all the advertising you do.

Does the Arken have auto off for the reticle light?
 

Big Stick

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These ARE The Good Ol Days and it's never paid to linger.

Neither Arken or Athlon have Auto "off"................
 

Chesapeake

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Athlon sent me a new scope. Haven’t mounted it yet, but all the knobs feel good and everything looks as it should. Pretty quick turnaround, about two weeks was all.
 

Big Stick

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I got a 4-16x 30mm delay notice Email. Hope it arrives this pass.

Ordered a 5-25x the other day,to compliment another HEAVY 7mm RemMag. Should be a Peach...............
 

Big Stick

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I see a parcel,that should be a 4-16x 30mm Barkin Arken. When I got the delay email,I said "fuck it" and ordered another. The 5-25x is here too.

Gotta dredge Chrome,then I'll fuck with 'em..............
 

Big Stick

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I've been fucking around fishing,using the wind as an excuse.(grin)

Plan on poking it aboard an Annie 54,to shake it out mechanically...............
 

ridgeline

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Lookin' forward to your evaluation after the wind backs off !! Fish are probably thinking, when the fuck is he gonna stop terrorizing us.... grin