The Best PRS riflescopes: Top 10 Budget to Premium

The Best PRS riflescopes: Top 10 Budget to Premium
The Best PRS riflescopes: Top 10 Budget to Premium
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1. Discovery ED PRS 5-25x56 (USA and Canada)
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2. Arken EP5 5-25x56
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3. Arken SH4 6-24x50
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4. Riton 5 conquer 5-25x50
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5. Element Titan
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6. Vortex Viper PST GEN II 5-25x50
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Choosing the right precision optic isn't easy.
and choosing the best precision optic for you is even harder
In this video I will make it a bit easier for you,
from all the optics, I have personally reviewed I have selected the top contenders at graduating price points to give you an idea of what you should buy at what price.
these Optics were selected for a few reasons: they provide the best value for the money.and they must have the following feature to be considered:
-good quality glass
-Wide magnification range 5-25 or similar
-FFP first focal plane
-Zero Stop
-Minimum of 70 moa of internal adjustment
-Exposed turrets
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lets start with the most affordable optic
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#1 Discovery ED PRS 5-25x56
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-#1 ARKEN SH-4 GEN II 6-24x50 Full Review
• ARKEN SH-4 GEN II 6-24...
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-2# ARKEN EP-5 Review: America's most affordable Precision Optic
• ARKEN EP-5 Review: Ame...
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-3# Riton X5 Conquer 5-25X50 review
• Riton X5 Conquer 5-25X...
-4# Element Titan 5-25x56 Review
• Element Titan 5-25x56 ...
-5# Vortex VIPER PST GEN II 5-25X50 FFP review
• Vortex VIPER PST GEN I...
-6# Tract Toric UHD 4-20x50 review
• Tract Toric UHD 4-20x5...
-7# TRACT TORIC ELR 4.5-30x56 Review
• TRACT TORIC ELR 4.5-30...
-8# IOR TX Raider 3-25x56
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-9# USO FDN25X: when do you NEED the very BEST?
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[@albertattwood8746]

Don’t complain about price, as here in Australia we pay through the nose 👃 for all imports

[@Erik-sq8nz]

Canada too :(

[@koopsjunta]

Would love to get a Tract on my Tikka, but currency conversion + freight…😭

[@rocketeng1888]

IOR uses the same German shot glass that S&B use. Excellent scopes. They have been revolutionary in scope design. It’s cheaper to fly to Romania and purchase on than it is to buy in N. America. Plus you get a vacation. Buy direct from the factory. They make lenses for TV/IR guided weapons as well.

[@Munky332]

I think a lot of people forget what the 'snipers' of yesteryear were working with. Today's budget glass is *fucking good enough* for 99% of shooters out there.

[@stevejarvis3891]

Some good scopes here, Athlon Ares ETR UHD 5-30 x 56 should be on this list!

[@Go__Birds]

Both of the gen 2 Ares and Cronus are excellent for the price. I sold my gen 2 Razors for 3 Athlons

[@doodchappin]

Underrated channel for damn sure

[@EpikArms]

Thanks Doodchappin!

[@Grant-kj4eq]

I like the Nightforce SHV 5X20X56 , Good robust scope , great glass and reasonable priced

[@chainsaw5524]

They must not have paid to get in the list.

[@rafenatho5406]

We don't have manu PRS matches in the PNW USA but I see more Kahles, Nightforce and Leupold's around here that any of the above mentioned so I was surprised when none of them were on your list.

[@EpikArms]

Yeah the list is based on what I've reviewed so far. Haven't tried Khaled or even leupolds and nighforce

[@rafenatho5406]

@@EpikArms Oh, gotcha

[@homestyle2000]

Looking forward to the 2023/2024 video update to the list!

[@wizzle0979]

IOR makes damn good scopes been running them for years.

[@jimbuxton2436]

EYE BOX, EYE BOX, EYE BOX ? Would like to hear about the EYE BOX on the "budget" scopes.

[@bmstylee]

The Arken 34mm rings are decent and not really expensive.

[@chadperry4021]

When I get a 7 prc one of these scopes will be on it. Might take a while lol.

[@ez7977]

PRS - when you talk about premium, why not consider the Nighforce NX8 4-32x F1? better zoom range than any scope you mention and some of the best glass on the market.

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

The NX8 isnt really one of the best but its better than alot of shit he mentioned like arken and vortex ect. March, Khales, the Leupold Mark 5, Nightforce ATCAR, and Tract are about top in that category. March and Khales are top for benchrest too

[@ez7977]

@@user-un5my5bw4j - i agree. I guess all i meant was for the range of zoom and price (although it is $2000) the nx8 is a better choice than those listed which are still rather expensive options. And i agree that the ones you list are better, but most are more expensive!! Although i was not impressed with the Tract (glass clarity was an issue) and i prefer the nightforce over the leupold mark 5.

[@debodevil6974]

Because of the price of Niteforce glass 😂

[@ez7977]

@@debodevil6974- the title of the video is BEST budget to PREMIUM…. As in ‘best’ and ‘premium’…. Not just cheap/budget. 😂

[@edwardabrams4972]

Leupold Mark8 is where it’s at!

[@janbastein7355]

All these “Tests “” are well meant, but only a real long term test with dialing up and down like hell would be a real test!

[@EpikArms]

Totally agree, I'd have to be shooting for like 400 rounds a day, for a few weeks, but realistically that's not doable.

[@gala021]

I love your video bud, keep on the great work please! Unfortunately many of your products are not available in Europe and/or in Italy, where I am based, Arken for sure is not...:(...I'm looking for my first shooting kit and your videos are gold sir! 1 question: I still don't understand how many X I should look for 24?30? More? Less? I'd love to shoot from 100 to 500 mts hopefully! Thanks so much!

[@whaler1-150]

Hard to see the Athlon Ares ETR missing from this list.

[@kevmike3687]

No Athlon's? Helos 6-24X56 34mm tube/ Argos GenII 6-24X56 or the 8-34X56!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Right?

[@dragondal1318]

I like you longe range series, I had a ruger precision 308 which I had loved but had to sell it. I would like to purchase another plr rifle, thinking a savage 6.5 cm with mdt chassis or Howa 1500 with the oryx mdt chassis. What are your thougts ?? Also I live in BC Canada and we dont have many longe range clubs to choot at. Do know of any suggestions in BC Burnaby . Thanks

[@fatihtuncel4044]

Hi mate, any chance to test the Bushnell match pro ED 5-30x56?

[@EpikArms]

thats for letting me know i didnt even know that was out

[@andrewfernandez8330]

Missed one. Right at $1k U.S. Optics TS 2.5-20x50mm; 34 mm; FFP GENIIXR

[@christophercarson4310]

Most competitive optics at their price points.. I am surprised there are no German optics in the $3000-4000 range.. Zeiss, Swarovski, Schmidt & Bender, etc.?

[@jimmorwood9715]

Thanks

[@joesmith-tg3co]

thank you

[@brandonsmyth6505]

Any reason you don't have any vector optics on this list? Vector continental 4-24 56mm and 5-30 56mm are both well under $1000 and they're really really good scopes. I'm a big vector optics guy, I own about 8 of their scopes personally.

[@stevennewman4778]

I have a Vector Continental 3-18 FFP 34mm. Got it new for at huge discount. Quite impressive. Elevation tracking is only 1.5% off and repeatable.

[@brandonsmyth6505]

@@stevennewman4778 I have 3 of the 3-18 ffp taurus models, not the continentals and I like them I have 2 continentals 4-24 and 5-30 and I think they're all great scopes too

[@EpikArms]

the vectors continental are great scopes but theres lots of competition at that price

[@jasminrasljanin2325]

I have Vortex hst. I'm thinking now. To buy element titanium. Can you say something about the comparison..? Tnx

[@EpikArms]

Viper hst is outdated in my opinion. Element Titan is a great choice

[@EpikArms]

Also the HST is a second focal plane scope, while the Titan is a first focal plane. The Titan is designed for precision rifle while the hst is more for hunting and some target shooting. The Titan has more adjustment ,

[@chadcowman6293]

Best hunting scopes soon?, I'm struggling

[@DigD97]

Arken rocks

[@colt45lmer]

missing swampfox

[@GetMeThere1]

MANY channels do videos just like this -- and they ALL are lacking something that's my pet peeve, lol. They all REMOVE the header that shows the brand, model, etc. It's nice that you show it for a couple of seconds when you start, but if I MISS that, then I'm watching for 3 minutes without knowing what the hell you're talking about. I wish ALL channels, would have a continuous message on-screen showing what they're talking about -- when they're talking about it, LOL.

[@EpikArms]

Thanks man!!

[@jamessutherland5107]

Here's a bit of ignorance, what's PRS?

[@tombryant4518]

Precision Rifle Series.

[@commodorerook3797]

$3k for a scope? I don't think so....

[@mathieudjmat5260]

What a joke, no European scopes in your list ! Kahles, Schmidt & Bender, Zeiss, Zero Compromise Optics, Steiner... Thoses scopes are the best of the world ! And there are some US scopes with good ratio quality/price missing : Bushnell (elite tactical), Nightforce, Sightron, Leupold...

[@EpikArms]

Hey Mathieu, as mentioned in the video, I can only give my opinion based on the scopes that I own (and i have a lot) or have owned. I have yet to meet anyone who has them all.

[@mathieudjmat5260]

@@EpikArms Ok in that case, sorry ! When you will get your eye behind a kahlex or Schmidt & Bender, you will see the difference between the good scopes and the best ones !

[@sadashiva1]

Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great kzbin.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!

[@wisesage3289]

Very helpful video. Hopefully many folks will join the precision game, and feel comfortable purchasing one of these excellent scopes. Too much scope snobbery in our game.

[@Yelladog78]

Not a prs scope but a fantastic hunting scope is any Meopta, I have the optika 5 , 4-20x44 Rd & it's a magnet for light. I've used it to find my way out of the woods when my naked eye couldn't see & I'd forgot my flashlight

[@EpikArms]

looking to pick one up? 1. Discovery ED PRS 5-25x56 (USA and Canada) www.cdnprecision.com/product-page/copy-of-discovery-ed-prs-5-25x56-free-shipping 2. Arken EP5 5-25x56 www.arkenopticsusa.com/ep5-5-25x56-ffp-vpr-illuminated-reticle-with-zero-stop-34mm-tube (USE CODE EPIKARMS) 3. Arken SH4 6-24x50 www.arkenopticsusa.com/sh4g2-6-24x50mm-ffp-vpr (USE CODE EPIKARMS) 4. Riton 5 conquer 5-25x50 Amazon link: amzn.to/3b0f7EZ Optics planet: alnk.to/9T6yBFr PSA: alnk.to/8PC0IN0 Euro Optic: alnk.to/6xI9Yc5 5. Element Titan Optics planet: alnk.to/b7vRga0 6. Vortex Viper PST GEN II 5-25x50 Amazon: amzn.to/3sMtshx optics planet: alnk.to/58o5Umq Euro Optic: alnk.to/gVIRD2s Brownells: alnk.to/biqCeWQ PSA: alnk.to/hDnTykc

[@MrRockstar1968]

I wouldn't exactly class a $1,000 to $2,000 scope as budget scope. I'm surprised to see there was no ATHLON HELOS BTR GEN 2. The ELEMENT TITAN 3-18x50 is a great scope too with 41.6 feet field of view.

[@Mountain-Man27]

When we’re talking prs, anything under 2k is budget lol

[@MrRockstar1968]

@@Mountain-Man27 Yeah there is that, though these days a lot of the cheepers scopes are becoming far better quality than they used to be. The Arken scopes are a prime example of quality at a low cost.

[@belt1974123]

Also, for the money the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5x30 UHD is nice.

[@Vortex1988]

How do you feel about the Meopta Optika6 line? From what I've seen, the glass seems to be much better quality than the Viper PST. It looks like you can get the 5-30x56 for around $1,250 USD. I wonder how they would compare to the Tract scopes.

[@jacobtrepanier1955]

No Athlon? No Vortex Strike Eagle? But the Vortex Viper is mentioned? I fail to understand.

[@davidmercer1246]

I have the Arken SH4 and its killer for the price, I'm surprised you didn't have any of the Athlon scopes on your list.

[@GonzoGunTube]

Great video and thanks for the current prices. Keep up the Great work!

[@EpikArms]

Thanks man. Literally the day I published this the Arken sh4 went up by 30$ lool!!!

[@Backin_Theday]

How does a table full of Chinese optics compete against each other? Aren’t they just all the same Uni-company?

[@EpikArms]

nope, I kind of thought that a while back, but even 2 scope models coming from the same factory could be totally different, it really depends on how much time the brand wants the manufacturer to spend on QC and glass, frequently its "put this level of glass into it" get the fit an finish to this level, ensure tracking is at 0.5% and the rest is pretty similar from one model to another

[@tomspeed2000]

One of The most hating about this new days specially after 1990, is when you need something to buy you get a huge confusing and headache to choose your item from uncountable models..i had crusader, than Leupold mark5, than recon, than mark VX6HD than S.B.. now i see Info about Kahles K525i 5-25x56 make me think that all my previous chose was wrong.. more worse is right when you have your scope the new version coming out .. i wish if you go to the shops to buy any item like scope they will say there are 10 model scope available in the hole market And i choose one of those without any problems

[@zackw9292]

I’m curious if Athlon scopes didn’t make the cut? Or if you just didn’t test them?

[@jameskeith67]

Supposed to be about budget scopes, $1000 or more is not budget

[@EpikArms]

@@jameskeith67 it's from budget to premium

[@coryb71chevy]

Tangent theta Revic pmr 428 Schmidt bender pm2 Zero compromise Nightforce atacr Vortex razor hd gen ii 4.5-27x56 Vortex razor hd gen iii 6-36x56 Kahles 525i Trijicon tenmile

[@narb3h]

Somehow he forgot to mention any of these lol

[@curtisbragg]

@@narb3h some how you missed the word affordable

[@narb3h]

@@curtisbragg Somehow you missed the word Premium in the title.

[@commonsense5709]

I'd sure like to see a review on the new Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 that has a MSRP of $699.99.

[@nelhead4807]

I second that it seems like a great option for the price.

[@commonsense5709]

@@nelhead4807 I bought one and was really disappointed in the poor image quality on high magnification and really mushy turrets. My Athlon Ares BTR is way better.

[@randomname0]

Everything bushnell that i have tried has been utter garbage

[@commonsense5709]

@@randomname0THIS IS A REAL FACT

[@wc4201]

It’s crazy how good optics have gotten for the price. Arken and Tract get you what $2500-$3k used to get you a decade ago. If Arken and Tract and others can get the weight and size down a bit while keeping the same quality control the big guys are going to be in trouble.

[@bmstylee]

As a guy who bought a $2000+ Nightforce about 7 years ago as I wanted a really nice precision optic it's amazing what you can get. Now my NF is nicer than my Arkens but not 4-5x nicer.

[@ForceRecon112]

arken came out with a 30mm tube line for hunting. uses the ED glass of the EP4 and 5 series but around 13oz less than the EP5 or SH4 6-24x. thinking about getting that for my mk12 build

[@wc4201]

Yep I saw that. It’s on my list to get for a hunting rig. Would like to see them to do something in a Leupold MK6 3-18 sized package w their Christmas tree reticle.

[@johncrenshaw1383]

None of the big guys are worried about Arken or Tract especially if they are as you said a decade behind! Kahles, ZCO, Minox, Leica, Zeiss & Tangent Theta and many others make Arken & Tract look and perform like the 500-1000 optics that they are. To make it even more simple any optic using German Schott glass isn’t worried about any optic using Asian ED glass…..

[@wc4201]

@@johncrenshaw1383 I’d be hard pressed to buy another Schmidt and Bender, Zeiss or Steiner when I can get spot on tracking and good enough glass for less than $1k. Sure Arken isn’t Schmidt and Bender but it’s 85% of what one of those is. If the big guys ain’t worried then ain’t going to be long for the world cuz change is constant. If they don’t change/innovate with the times then they will get bought out or go extinct. This is coming from a guy who has 4, PMII’s… I’m practically putting Schmidt and Benders kids through school (joke)!

[@brentrasmussen2440]

Arken SH4 was a big dissapointment! Glass was miserable and the ability to focus was poor, could barely spot .308 impacts at 100 yards. I would rather use my 30 year old Tasco 3-9 over the SH4. However, my EP5 is great.

[@ChadCooper03]

Are the locking turrets on the 4.5-30x Tract Torric larger than the 4-20? The elevation turret looks taller on the ELR version for some reason. Excellent video content, thank you for your time.

[@PursuitofAccuracy]

The turrets etc are slightly smaller on the 4-20

[@roycevaughn6472]

I have a few Vortex Venoms and a Arken 5x25x56 and a Burris eliminator never had a issue with any of them but what is hard to beat is the big guys warranty

[@7mmalltheway]

Would Arken survive from high power magnum rifles with no brakes? My Three of mid price range scopes have failed. They all had no issues with 308. I would appreciate your thoughts.

[@roycevaughn6472]

@@7mmalltheway yes they should I had one on a 338 Win and it was fine Arken does have a lifetime warranty if you have issues but I really like the vortex venoms a lot pretty much a strike eagle without a illuminated reticle and zero reset I just make a dope card for all my rifles and different ammo

[@7mmalltheway]

@@roycevaughn6472 wow thanks very much for sharing your experience. I will definitely buy one.

[@Matthias-Bedard]

I picked up a Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS II 4.5-30x50mm on sale over the holidays. Did I do alright? No sure how it stacks up to any of these.

[@linkchen8245]

cant go wrong with light optics work products.

[@rickyfitness252]

Do you like it and does it work?... All that matters dude

[@trpshooter9945]

I'll never buy a Chinese scope(Arken)..never. But I appreciate the market pressure driving Leupold prices down.

[@EpikArms]

interesting enought i haven never reviewed a Leaupold while i heard they quality is close to unbeatable for features they dont tend to be competitive (for example having 30 mils of adjstment/ ED glass/ 10 mils per rev/ ilumination/ FFP/ zero stop for under 1000$ then again i guess there not willing to sacrifice enven slightly some QC

[@nathankomula6319]

So im here i the states where we are stuck on vortex and eotech and night force youhave dropped a whole new bucket of knowledge on us love the content of to study some of your selected optics a video on the last three from your point of view would be incredible have a great one !

[@michaellitzner2818]

Any word on getting a Zeiss S3 LRP 636 for review? I hear that one may shake things up a little.

[@skimlord88]

Absolute DOG SHIT scopes, wouldn’t buy a single one accept MAYBE the Vortex if you’re on a budget. INSTEAD BUY: -Zeiss: any of their ED glass or Flourite glass scopes -Schmidt & Bender: many Spec ops sniper teams and lots of the USSOCOM ASR program guns use them -Nightforce: lots of spec ops teams, including the Navy SEALs, world wide use them. -Kahles: similar story to S&B -Zero Compromise: lots of PRS and ELR competitors use them and swear by them -Leupold: one of the most tried and true, legendary US made sporting and hunting optics ever. Reliability and a warranty they stand by. -March: used by many NBRSA competitors

[@EpikArms]

hey there again my list is based of optics thaat i own, all the ones you have names are good (but i dont own any so i coudnt put them side by side with the ones i have on tripods. also a ton of competitors (even more so when youget to the top) are sponsored shooters they shoot whatever they get for free. I have a friend of mine who goes to shot show and tells companies hes a sponsored shooter, (he usually leaves with 4 free high end scopes a year. it boggles my mind! also my experience is pretty limited after the 2k mark i have only a few areound that price range, while i have many at 2k and they are very very comparable.

[@wymple09]

I have several older scopes from Bushnell & Leupold, that have always been as good as I am. When I check out these scopes that cost me 2 or 3 times as much, I don't see the gain to loosen my wallet. I guess if you are a long distance competition shooter, but otherwise, no.

[@MoSportsUSA]

Critical and timely information I was seeking for my new/first AR. Additionally, I always welcome anecdotal experience to accompany pure specs and data when available. This alone helps to wade through the tsunami of choices and specifications regarding PRS's, thanks so much.

[@mfranks4731]

What kind of AR? Are you getting it for prs?

[@Rons-yz5qt]

Just getting into long range shooting. Learned so much from your video. Thank you.

[@dad2817]

I find the arken ep4 to have the worst eyebox that ive ever had the displeasure of using

[@EpikArms]

Yeah the eyebox isn't the best. But overall it's still ahead of the competition imo

[@b.a.lineman7582]

Pretty new to the scope world… maybe I’m a picky snowflake but the Vortex seems to be very forgiving in that regard.

[@richardmarshall159]

The displeasure?,really?

[@blazegaming8748]

A big heavy hitter for the price is vortex venom 5-25 x56 lighter then the Arken comes with a throw lever I believe 32 mils of adjustment and zero stop I paid 500$ glass is amazing check it out!!

[@EpikArms]

Hi Blaze, yeah the venom is a great option. Only it has about 25 mils not 32 mils for elevation.The vortex strike eagle has 32 mils

[@D70340]

@@EpikArms Yes, but the SE is $300US more money over the Venom.

[@MrJamesThekat]

when is the 2023-2024 vid coming out? im in the market for scopes :p

[@EpikArms]

great idea! i have a few to add and a few to remove from the list

[@patthis]

Great video, love those Tract scopes. Leupold MK 5 is a really nice scope too, Happy New Year 👍

[@kriszml]

There is many other good scopes like zero comp, khales smidth, march, trijicon, etc. None of these are budget optics just like the mk 5 or the end of this list was.

[@acushley1]

How is the eye box on the Discovery ED PRS 5-25x56? Also, how does the warranty compare between this one and Arken? I was pretty set on the ARKEN SH4-GENII for $550 CAD (including the NSF kit being offered), but now I'm strongly debating pushing my budget and getting the Discovery ED PRS 5-25x56 ($666 CAD) or Arken EP5 (766 CAD) plus kit for $829 CAD. All prices are current and include shipping and taxes. I've included the Arken kit prices since the Discovery appears to come with a throw lever and scope caps and the kit does as well making the comparison closer. Is the discovery worth the extra $110 over the SH4 and is the EP5 worth the extra $100-$160 over the Discovery?

[@EpikArms]

the Discovery is more comparable to the Arken EP5 than the SH4. turrets feel better on the ep5 than the discovery but the discovery seems better than the SH4. (fit and finish on the EP5 is slightly better than the discovery, glass quality too) the eyebox is very similar to the EP5. in terms or warranty for Canada, it could take a while to get a warranty Arken this side of the border, they seem to order them in batches every 3 months or so since they are coming from the USA. Discovery from what I understand is doing a big push for the Canadian Market (because of me) and their shipping from china to Canada seems to take a week or 2. The discovery is currently 632$ CAD tax/shipping included at CDNprecision.com and the cheapest SH4 that I can find is at just under 800$ from rangeview.ca (before shipping). if you are near the Alexandria area you can come take a look and compare them side by side. Also to be clear CDNprecision.com is my website. after having used the Discovery since November of last year, this January I decided I would buy a lot of 7 of them and retail them. trying to keep something of great value for the Canadian market. let me know if you have any questions. thanks for watching!

[@twissted1277]

I have the Tract and I like my new Vector Optics Continental scopes better. The latest one 5-30x56 is the best scope I have! Better than my 1700.00 Tract!

[@taylorsimmonds9957]

Just wondering how the Apex Rival compares to the tract. I know you mentioned it as another option I the same price point, just kind of wondering what pushed the tract ahead?

[@Envitro]

If you want a demo of the Rival just let me know. Are you in Calgary?

[@taylorsimmonds9957]

@@Envitro Edmonton area. Do you have one?

[@EpikArms]

yep best to see for yourself, the Apex are excellent scopes, glass was very close and they are priced competitively, The fit and finish on the track was better the focus/Parallax was much smoother on the Tract

[@taylorsimmonds9957]

@@EpikArms Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it and the info you provide in the reviews

[@EpikArms]

thanks Taylor!

[@JGard417]

Alright wheres the bushnell match pro ed falling in all of this

[@tonylutchka7219]

I'm sorry the Akren sh4 is junk I'm on my 3rd one and still gets moisture in it . The primary Arms makes a better scope than the Akren wish I would of put my money towards it to begin with.

[@6creeder688]

I’ve got uhhh 8 Arkens from sh4 4-16 and 6-24 and 3 EP-5 zero have failed and I promise all have been thru hell especially the sh4 4-16

[@littlefinkle7757]

@@6creeder688 they are hit and miss. I have seen about a 50/50 split on its reviews. All claim warranty is easy, but the hassle is still aggravating.

[@EpikArms]

hey Tony thanks for the feedback, question how much use do you put yours throught? while you should never have to be on your 3rd. im still curious to know how many rounds what caliber ect before they failed, and was it only moisture?

[@tiputipu777]

I had an element titan 5-25 and it was a disappointment. Parallax adjustment from 150 to infinity takes like 2 degrees of turning, so getting it parallax free for longer range was a pain. From 150m and in ontop of a 22lr it was decent.

[@patrickterneus9290]

In my area Primary Arms is a popular manufacturer in the budget scope arena. I would like to see the Primary Arms SLX 5-25X56 (currently $599.00 US) in your next comparison of PRS Scopes. Specifically how it compares to the Arken EP-5 but also where you would place it in the lineup . I'm more interested in relative quality 1st and cost second.

[@JW-wi1nf]

Are people afraid to review or compare a Swampfox Kentucky Long or Warhawk to other scopes? I'm beginning to think so...

[@DLN-ix6vf]

do a video of these scopes at 200, 300, 500 ,700 & 900 yds with a 5 shot target. The same target at each distance and scope then we can see what scope to buy so far all I hear is manufacturers sales pitch.

[@jasonhsu5418]

Sucks to be Canadian I guess. Everything costs so much more.

[@EpikArms]

lol yep were used to it, we just buy less

[@KevinWood44]

No Cronus? I thought u were a fan of that optic

[@Buckstand01]

NSX NightForce. Some of the best glass and very durable.

[@steveb.2858]

Got 2 and you are right

[@thecheapshot1065]

I need a budget scope for a 65 Grendel AR It's going to be an inside 500 target gun and I was thinking the SWFA x10 as Classic classic or HD doesn't matter. Since the 65 grand is a very low recoil optic and When I hunt it will be replaced with a Thermal for Hunting at night I should say coyote removal st night Will I get the same Glass clarity And I relief with A Redfield Or can anyone suggest scopes I should be Considering. I like the $300 price point the HD Version put us over 400

[@EpikArms]

ive looked at one SWFA 10X, and I dont think i have felt any mushiey turrets. for an AR i would recomenda a variable scope, to offer you options for up close. other than that i cannot any insight for thermal.

[@shaneleeracing2285]

Can you explain the zero stop on the Arken EP5, specifically the amount of .Mil after zeroing and then setting the zero stop? Arken lists the Elevation adjustment as 32 mils. Will you have 32 mils after zeroing and resetting the zero stop?

[@EpikArms]

Yes, the arkens zero stop does not limit the amount of internal adjustment

[@shaneleeracing2285]

Thanks! Now if I zero and used 12 Mil of elevation for a 100yd zero, will I have 32 Mil after setting the zero stop?

[@EpikArms]

no, if you used 12 mils to zero the scope then you re left with the difference (20 mils) depending on the rifle set up you may want a more canted base. for example if you are using a 0 moa base then you will be zeroed using 16 mils if you have a 20 moa base then you are using around 10 mils, if you have a 30 moa base then you zeroed using approx. 7 mils leaving you with 25 mils of adjustment to use. basically with the Arken optic it doeast add an extra variable. for example with the USO TS20x you only got to use 10 mils with the zero stop engaged wether you had a 0 moa a 20 moa or a 30 moa rail

[@shaneleeracing2285]

Thanks. I will have a 20 MOA base and I ordered the 20 MOA Cantilever Mount, so I will be set for nearly all of the 32 Mil. Hopefully it’ll not need much down adjustment for zero.

[@ThatGuy3714]

no ZCO? also put that IOR on mount and aim it at paper to run a tracking test. Unless they changed something very recently they are known as being the worst tracking optic there is. Last thing I want is to adjust for 600 and its off by .2+ mils. good way to loose your match

[@kevinbreese5739]

What about the the Tract Toric UHD 2.5-15x44 FFP? That seems like a good buy @ $994. Still has all the features including Schott glass. Most don't need 30x zoomies.

[@throwplate]

That first model is just what I was looking for. The larger adjustment knobs really help a lot when operating with gloves in cold weather.

[@GoodGuysCarry]

These aren’t in my budget.

[@dennisholle1005]

Great information! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Reculse]

You say that Discovery ED PRS are good so we got to buy and try it.I've seen some HD and LPVO ED versions and the quality of them is amazing for the price.

[@GrayHairis_Distinguished]

Are high end optics from these companies better in all or most ways than lower end optics from companies like Nightforce, Schmidt and Bender etc?

[@sniperpemulapati1716]

Jos salam satu laras 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kenh6096]

I really enjoy my IOR scopes, especially the high contrast levels of the glass and wide view.

[@CoopaTroopa0525]

When’s the new one of these videos coming for 2024?

[@EpikArms]

That's a great idea! I'll start working on that after shot show

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

Good video buddy

[@EpikArms]

Thanks man!

[@pietromazzeo183]

Dear, which do you recommend for PRS 22 under 600€?

[@infomax2008]

Do you have a review of the discovery ED-PRS? 308 ready? Thank you. I am also waiting for the Bushnell match Pro ED. That one is good I think.

[@EpikArms]

hey infoMAx, the review itself is technically done i just have to film the talkin points, but the turret test/tracking glass and all that stuff is done. this optic tracks excellently and great glass for the price point. ive had it since November and its been great but the video wont be published until after shot show. also if you are in Canada Let me know ive got 7 ordered to resell

[@infomax2008]

@@EpikArms I am in Canada

[@EpikArms]

message me if you are interested, and i can add you to the list they are 550 CAD shipped plus tax

[@infomax2008]

@@EpikArms I am going to wait for your review first

[@pewpewpro3309]

Eye relief in the Titan is fickle as you change magnification and boy it’s a pig.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Why was Athlon BTR Gen 2 Helos 6x24 not included in this review?

[@EpikArms]

Only becaue I have not reviewed it yet

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

@@EpikArms I would love to see a review and your thoughts. I eventually decided on an Athlon but having second thoughts given everything I’m seeing about Arken.

[@RookCustoms]

Talking 2 grand you have to have a nightforce nx8 n a Leupold mark 5hd

[@manueladolfoholzmannillane3050]

So i can deduce that tract toric 4.5-30x56 it's better than cronus, apex and delta? In your opinion. The game it's to close in that range. Have you tried zerotech? Look very good

[@EpikArms]

hi Manuel, yes that would be my opinion. then again they are very very close to one another in terms of quality

[@manueladolfoholzmannillane3050]

@@EpikArms what about if you try blackhound emerge 3-24x56?

[@EpikArms]

if put it right below the Apex,

[@manueladolfoholzmannillane3050]

@@EpikArms So Tract toric it's the champion of 1500-2000 usd scope? why

[@manueladolfoholzmannillane3050]

​@@EpikArms i have been reading about the apex. Why would you put it below the tract toric? Price? Lower quality? Good quality but doesn't worth the value?

[@HellsHitman]

Arkens are not waterproof so they are worthless

[@nigelbase1196]

Don't go out in the rain then...simple😉

[@reeldawg5175]

Help me understand how I’m supposed to take this video and channel seriously. “Affordable optics and rifle reviews” with a video title “The best PRS rifle scopes: Top 10 budget to premium” and there was not a single Zeiss, Swarovski or Leupold reviewed.

[@EpikArms]

Hey Reeldawg. I mentioned in the beggining of the video that my list is based on the optics that I have reviewed thus far. Thanks for watching!

[@jonleone777]

Why ars scopes so much more in canada. Cant you just order from a U.S site anx ship to canada.

[@EpikArms]

no USA site will not ship to Canada. part of the price increase is the exchange rate wich is expected then its the importers/distributors Markup then the retailers Markup

[@jonleone777]

@@EpikArms that sucks dude. Sorry to hear that. Pethaps s private person can buy a ship one to you without all the govetnment crap.

[@homestyle2000]

@@jonleone777 This is a violation of ITAR restrictions. try not to do this cause you can get into some serious trouble.

[@chrisstratford4902]

you should review the Monstrum 6x24x50 it retails for about 350 us

[@brianhodgson9547]

3:21 ... a scope with dandruff - DIFFERENT

[@stealthhumor]

I would like to know where the NightForce comes on your list, as my love affair with them forced me to buy six, with my favorite being the Tactical. Light gathering, field of view, iridescent reticle, and range finder work well once you overcome the learning curve. Nothing came close for prairie dogs out past 1,000 yards, and you can mount one on a 50 BMG shooting won't break the scope.

[@EpikArms]

To date ove only reviewed one of the nightforce lineup, and it wasnt their prs lineup. So at this time I don't have an opinion

[@sandflea2424]

Crazy how many players are in the game for prs. GPO, Zeiss, March, Leica, Bushnell, Eotech, IOR Valdda, leapold, ZCO....... ECT. At 5 x 25 or 6 x 24 who would you choose for best glass at 1500-2000 us. I realize your in Canada but that's only 30 minutes drive. Your responses is appreciated looking to fit a 300 wby. Glass, great low light, turrets are ok but not deal breaker. Shots taken between 100- 550 yds. Had an Argos 6-24 on a 300 win mag and worked great, magnification on high end was fuzzy but clear enough to engage at 450 yds in heavy down pour. Got 5 beautiful bucks with it before I gave it away. I have a Leica Amplus 6 2.5 - 15-56 on a 6.5 rpm glass is great but I miss the higher mag on longer distance. Hunting farm fields, tree lines

[@JonR85]

Check out the Tangent Theta 7-35x56 if you want a quality long distance scope.