Hi Johnny , thank you for tuning in glad you got something from it , it has always been a minefield the scope market when it comes to pricing and unfortunately I do not see that change much BUT that is why I started this channel, like you I cant afford a couple of grand for a scope and I am not willing to get finance on one and put myself into debt either, not putting those down for doing that just not for me , gladly though you are going to see some very exceptional scopes come out under the £1000 mark so watch this space and if there is any advice on anything needed give us a shout . regards DT

Well said Davy, each to their own I suppose Eh, if a guy wants to buy a 5 grand Scope and he can afford it and loves his shooting and has a passion for it and wants the best of kit, then why not, you canny really knock him for that.. Like you said that's not for me.. 👍👍 And Yeh I've only seen 2 of your videos so far, the one yesterday and the one before about Zeroing your Rifle, I learned a lot from both videos, so I do appreciate the time and effort you put into it and I thank you for that 👍👍👍 I will check out your back catalogue and play catch up for a whike 😀😀lol.. Have a great Sunday Davy.. I'm out in New Stevenston 2 Miles outside Motherwell.. I'm from the Shire 😂😂😂lol.. 👌✌️👍

@@johnnyhouston9913 Its all good fun in the end, well if you ever in the Highlands look me up you can always catch up with me on Fcebook if you haveany questions or ask away on any of the videos I do try to reply when I can :)

Thanks Davy, I might catch up with you one day 😂😂 sorry l don't do Facebook but I will tune into your show when it pops up 👍👍Also that was really nice of you to get back to me, I wasn't expecting a reply so that's pretty cool cause your a busy guy and can't reply to everyone.. So thanks for that. Anyway over and out for now Davy, and good luck with your shooting adventures and your show.. 👍✌️👌

@allygt4 that's the issue they throw all sorts at you when there's only so much you need . Know too many guys stalking with Target scopes they will never use properly

@Albiemanmike not sure as Arken now have been bought over by DNT, however the 520 was inly sold with the Vscel laser IR so the likelihood hood is that your fine . What makes you think you have the LED IR? Welcome to send me a video of the IR at work. Remember the IR is zoomable, range has to be also focused on the scope and you have different intensities as well as screen brightness on the scope.

It was a good day out

@@darrena8116 they listened to my bitching lol

@FieldsportsScotland ... mine to..lol... I messaged the Director of Arken and complained, we had a lengthy chat at 4.00 in the morning..🙈

@darrena8116 you gotta love those chats at 4am I spent from midnight one night to 7am chatting and sending videos. I actually didn't mind as it made sure they were getting all the stuff they need Smith has always been very chatty. Just not sure if the dynamics now they have changed

Yerp

@ArtisOutdoors that's actually a very good technique I kinda do the same just use the back of my hand .

Not happening, since that would requires x7 digital zoom, which would result in a horribly pixellated image at x20

@brucemcpherson8832 if the kept to the same amount of zooms it could work

@@crazycressy7986 No. The base magnification is a mathematical function of the size of the sensor and the focal length of the objective lens. Both the 3-12 and 5-20 use the same size sensor so it's the shorter focal length of the objective lens on the 3-12 that gives it a base magnification of x3 compared to the base magnification of x5 on the 5-20. Digital scopes don't have optical zoom,. they only have digital zoom and both the 3-12 and 5-20 have x4 digital zoom which is what makes the x3 base mage 3-12 (3x4=12) and the x5 base mag 5-20 (5x4=20) So, contrary to your idea, both scopes already have the same amount of zoom. In case you don't know, digital zoom works by reducing the number of sensor pixels used to create the image, but displays that reduced number of pixels over the whole of the screen As digital zoom is increased, objects do appear larger but they don't appear any clearer (as they would with optical zoom in a glass scope) . In fact the opposite happens - they become more and more fuzzy. You could increase the level of digital zoom to x5 which would make the 3-12 into a 3-15 and the 5-20 into a 5-25, or even increase the digital zoom to x6 which would make the 3-12 into a 3-18 and the 5-20 into a 5-30, but it would be pointless since at those levels of digital zoom the image would be so bad that you would not be able to make out any potential targets

@@crazycressy7986 that must be difficult .

Two options: 1. Switch on the Picture in Picture (PiP) mode and shoot using the reticle in the PiP Window 2. Switch to dial in mode and the reticle will move to the point of aim, so there is no holdover mark In each of those cases you can have the reticle in colour you can see easily

@FieldsportsScotland it's a pain in the butt I can't see if the virgin box is on or off lol I can see them like on traffic lights but it's when it's small and mixed with other colours

@brucemcpherson8832 yes I had PIP on ,but I also prefer the hold over cross as well as then I know it's ranged for me as sometimes it don't always work it you don't press the button right "not a fault with the scope but a fault with the operator " 😅

@crazycressy7986 exactly why I prefer the hold over cross

Thanks mate yer forgot to mention that never really used it . Can't wait for you guys coming up

@@FieldsportsScotland it is a handy feature. Yes mate, looking forward to coming up. 👍

@davidmackee8575 thank you . Always try my best its hard with the new KZbin rules and filming on my own but I enjoy it glad folks appreciate it to. Podcast being filmed today so will be up tonight

@@g0jsm Glad it helped

@@MrScalesie yes

It's a tough one I think, it is one thing putting a product out there for review and test but to saturate the market with everyone in the business testing a product can be detrimental. I am not against it but there is and always will be biias's and that is difficult to navigate, me personally I am never under any obligation to give a product a good review, I tend not to publish a product if it is bad and I have had many that I just don't publish a review on.

Easily but it takes 18650 battery so you can take a couple in your pocket

@@FieldsportsScotland thank you very much

@jonathondunne1905 the beauty of these is that it is not run by proprietary batteries that require you to spend a fortune on 1 spare battery , 18650 batteries are far less expensive and easier to get and you can throw a few in your pocket.

That I can't answer

Sorry it's just that it's down to personal preference and usage . The Alpex is fantastic all round but as standard doesn't come with an IR and is quite heavy so you might not want to use it on an air rifle for example but perfect on a centrefire

Ally thankyou mate gonna do a full video next week on calls and the the best ones to use at this time of year

Hi there yes the LED is less effective than the laser but the scope itself is capable of far more .

Yes . The picture is clearer and more full .

@@FieldsportsScotland Excellent. I have been going back and forth between the wraith 4k max, the zulus, or the ATN. I do fear the battery life on this one but I guess you could always use an external IR and just use the scope on night mode.

@@FieldsportsScotland Do you think that it is worth the extra money to get the LRF and ballistics calculator? My primary range would be 20-200 yards daytime, deer some nighttime coyote and hogs still in that same range though.

@@elimarsh8435 yes

As in the American defence mount? Long 0moa mount

I can put up pictures . The models I have are the ZHD520R and the 3-12R the 3-12 I have us supplied with 850nmL led Ir and the 520 has 850nm laser

Mine is the 5-12 lrf also, but the picture quality is not like yours

@chrismann9411 you must have the LED IR if you contact Arken they can replace it

@@chrismann9411So the quality on yours is no good mate? I’m looking at getting one myself, I’m in Aus too

Hi Brian thankyou , trying to be as down to earth as possible and honest . Just remember with everything though opinions are subjective make sure if your buying something it's for you . I review stuff and try to be well rounded about it but I admit I make just as many mistakes as the next person. Stay safe . DT

The Arken hands down

Thank you . Got an Arken Optic 3-12 on test just now . Keep up to date with weekly podcast if you can , this week as requested it's on the brutal honesty on why it's so hard to get into professional deer stalking and the way things are going. From Adhoc Outfitters to Contractors

Well looking forward to that one for sure cheers 👍

I can certainly put it as one of the the features in a podcast .

Actually that's the scope is usually on the 6.5 creedmoor it is fantastic by the way . The 6.5 Creedmoor is a lively calibre for shooting , low recoil , not fuss with ammo (I shoot 140gr ELDM homelands mostly) I had the 5-20 on my .223 for the review I did a few months ago. Might put it on the .243 as that's a hard hitting rifle

Would rather sell the Digex if am honest hahaha but I think your right

Thankyou if you have any questions let me know

@@FieldsportsScotland Do you sell Thermal? If so can you send your number I've got a 1st Gen LH15 Pro but thinking of changing to Habrok 4K.....Obviously I know the Habrok has a smaller thermal sensor, but does the 4K image make up for it ? Cheers Tim

@timclark2305 I don't sell thermal or sell anything but deer stalking but I can recommend RMacleods in Tain . As far as your question I generally use a Pulsar Helion spotter , then a different day glass this to me was way better having both worlds in one unit . But where I found d this to be even more exciting is that it has Nightvision that is great quality, colour day vision in 4k, thermal and Laser Range Finder all in one, not with thermal identify with the other two and range. Awesome

@@FieldsportsScotland Thanks mate

With all ballistic calculators it's knowing your actual data for your rifle that makes all the difference. Thankyou mate for watching glad you liked

@@FieldsportsScotland Ye I have all the data but 2" low at 360 yards, thats with ATN but did have one that was perfect.

@allygt4 are you reloading and did you chronograph the rifle? If your using factory it could be the SD that's changing the impact at that range

Well that depends on your experience . The night we took this footage I shot a fox we first spotted at 300yrds using the Habrok HE25L O could tell easily it was a fox, with experience and understanding movement you can probably do it well beyond 500yrds but what is guaranteed you will be able to spot a fox linger you can shoot.

Thanks for the reply very helpful 👍🏻

Made it myself

The Arken Zulus is probably the easiest NV I have ever set up. The Pard has had its issues like most

Your right Ally absolute headache but when it's all in one unit it really makes a difference. Hope your keeping well

I had it for one evening if you look at my shorts there is a segment where it's switches from NV to Thermal to NV etc in a couple of places in those shorts

Yes there is .

There are loads of them...Try looking up optics warehouse...I Purchased on yesterday...

Yes there are both models of Zulus are now here and being sold … I know I’ve got one ;-)

Also what’s your intro song for this video please.

@@quentinquentin3979 made it myself

Really is mate . I was impressed