Vortex Venom 5-25x56 vs Arken SH4 6-24x50 Scope Review

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

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[@Wrecksy]

You can't possibly be impartial when you are an affiliate of one of the manufacturers. Your review is worthless.

[@choladito1]

Thanks Joe for keeping it real. I sold my Vortex scope and bought the Arken, no regrets whatsoever. Keep up the good work

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yeah man , seriously Arken is killing it

[@crunch9876]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos how is there warranty

[@kevinschallau1997]

@@crunch9876 Lifetime - No questions asked - Veteran owned

[@joatmon1857]

Good luck getting a hold of them or even if you do take FOREVER to get your literal SHIT back!!!

[@vectorr6651]

@@joatmon1857you mean arken?

[@chrishammond3286]

I am surprised so many people have had problems with a Vortex, I have been using them for 15 years on multiple rifles and have never had a problem, Thanks for a good review.

[@touacheng9936]

It depends which one u buy..there is the cheaper ones..in my opinion u gotta stick with either viper or razor and u should have no problems..I have both for all my guns and have no issue so far.

[@aileronsintowind6835]

@@touacheng9936sent back two Viper PST scopes both with issues with the ret and flecks in the tube. Instead I opted to go the bushnell elite tac DMR route and never looked back. I have a Tikka TacA1 in .260 and thinking of a new EP5 for that but only because the DMR is now double the price.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Guys I filmed this video as evenly as I possibly could . KZbin demonitized it so it's back for more :)

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

KZbin can suck it with their demonitization crap!

[@harryodell9497]

Pictures dont lie brother, and my eye dont either

[@Crymeriver]

I have to say KZbin is for some odd reason backing up Vortex cause you can’t find a true review on vortex scopes

[@Scuba7400]

off topic but thats a badass eye patch can you tell me where you got it? i want/need one!

[@harryodell9497]

@@Scuba7400 he paid dearly for it. No B.S. Ever seen these at walmart, target, home depot, or an asshole store near you?? Worry about the content..

[@scottlamp3097]

After using my Arken gen II I have switched my 100rd targets from 1” circles to 1/2” square “diamonds” I really enjoy using it. And I will be reaching out farther and farther with it. A++

[@kcrowl1]

I have the Arken (thank you, Joe) and it is freakin AWESOME!!! I’m glad they sell it at the price point that they do, because it could be sold for a lot more!!!

[@j.p.4541]

I just purchased the Arken EP5- 5x25, waiting on it to come in. How's the eye relief on yours?

[@johnstratton216]

I was really, really looking hard at the Venom, but this comparison completely changed my mind. I have a brand new Diamondback that is back at Vortex right now with serious issues out of the box. I have to say, whether people like it if not, your reviews are as honest as anything out there. Great job and thanks!

[@iallreadyknowsunshine57]

Well they are mass production so your going to get the occasional factory flaw. Personally I think vortex are the best bang for buck scope there is available.

[@hebisrael85]

I own a diamond back .. I hate it.. but the Venom is night and day from it. The venom is by far superior against the arken.. I own both aswell. These videos are not correct at all.

[@samuellewis6057]

My venom is super clear very good scope .

[@bigz5262]

You must have missed it when he said he was an affiliate for Arken

[@redred2772]

Love your long range scale, you crack me up Joe!

[@motorgearhead]

I am super impressed with the arkin. I have a diamond back 6/24 ffp and I’ve been happy with it. The arkin appears to be a huge value. No doubt the glass is clearer and brighter. And an illuminated reticle is a bonus especially when it’s less money than the other scope. Thank you for a well presented comparison

[@brandonbennett7865]

I have the same scope(the diamonback) and I've been looking for something to replace it with and was a little hesitant on Arken but right now you can get the 4-16x50 and a pair of 34mm rings for $290 from Arken and I paid $425 for my diamondback without rings. Watched this video and immediately ordered the Arken. I went down in magnification cause it's on a CZ457 and I dont put it at 24 as much as I thought I would. Cant wait to get it and I'll give an update if I remember to.

[@motorgearhead]

@@brandonbennett7865 Will be looking forward to that update!

[@brandonbennett7865]

@@motorgearhead well, I got the scope and I love it. I personally think that it's clearer than the Vortex but I do have a few issues with it. My first issue is that the parallax isnt 100% accurate cause I was at an indoor range out to 25 yards to get it on paper for 50 and I had to set it to like 30-40 yards to be clear. My second issue is that when I went to re-zero the turrets, the hex on two of the screws for the top turret stripped but I managed to get them with a small torque bit. My last issue but this is very minor and it's that the illumination washes out the reticle completely and is unreadable in very low light conditions, even on a very low illumination setting. Other than those issues, I love it; it's clearer than the Vortex, has a much nicer and finer reticle which will make it really nice for 100 yards and I love that the subtensions go by increments of one and not two like the Vortex.

[@richardwaid4718]

I’ve been seriously looking at the Arken , this review may have pushed me over the edge! Nice, concise and thorough job with the review.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Richard . I was seriously trying to be as honest and unbiased as I could

[@patrickgleason6610]

WOW! This is the video review I needed to see. I was *this* close to ordering the Vortex Venom today but I tend to research every purchase I make ad nauseum, and I think this review has dissuaded me from that purchase. Thanks! Nicely done!

[@frankus54]

The field of view visualization reference analogy could be the basis of an engineering distance measurement system we can all understand. Great work!

[@dwightkenerson3417]

Honest review joe! I also have the 4-16 already and love it! You the bomb with your reviews!

[@simpleman4196]

Joe I really appreciate the scale you used to show the difference in elevation. That was something I could easily visualize

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol, thanks

[@derbestrafen]

I've been watching your reviews for some time now and love your style. I've just ordered an Arken SH4 Gen ll 4X16 with MOA reticle and used your code. I'm putting this on my just acquired .50BMG rifle that I waited 11 months for. Thanks for all the honest bullshit-free reviews.

[@Phenixrising-p1p]

I've seen the Arken optics used on more than 1 50 cal it should hold up well for you.

[@derbestrafen]

@@Phenixrising-p1p It's been on it for 2 years now and is holding up perfectly. I now have 3 of these scopes on different rifles, I'm sold on them.

[@Phenixrising-p1p]

@derbestrafen lol jeez I was tired when I wrote that. I didn't see it was 2 years ago.

[@DanielBoone337]

I'm a fan of Vortex's higher end razor line optics and their red dots but I've personally had problems with their budget optics and know a lot of people who's had problems with them... They have a great warranty but that doesn't help anything if you're in the field when it fails. As long as you stick to their Razor line your good to go... I even have a couple of the PST/HST optics that are pretty good also but you'll definitely be spending more than $500 and there's better options then that by other companies for less money. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@JC101Zero]

if you had to choose beetween the arken vs the viper pst which would you recommend?

[@DanielBoone337]

@@JC101Zero I don't own an Arken but I'd buy the Arken because you never hear anything bad about them and they're a couple few hundred dollars less... The PST is a good optic but if you want to spend that much money I'd recommend looking at the Primary Arms GLX series. I believe it's going to run you a little less then the PST but the glass is freakin amazing, they have some of the best reticles on the market, and they track flawlessly. They hit way above their price tag and again you won't hear anything bad about them. Hope that helps!!

[@rockchalk06]

I was searching KZbin for reviews on the Vortex Venom for my SPR. I've been a loyal Vortex owner for about 2 years now. (Viper PST II's) I didn't feel like I needed a 1000 dollar optic for this SPR so I was almost dead set on the Venom. Came across this video. Had never heard of Arken. The one time Google's tracking and algorithm worked in my favor. I've owned the SH4 now for a week and very impressed. If you keep your mindset in that I paid 299 for this optic new, I got a damn fine optic. Thank you for the video and the bluntness.

[@tyronekim3506]

I really appreciate your no fluff, no BS scope reviews. I'm looking for one premium scope, the brand doesn't matter, that I can put on different rifles one at a time. I think the turrets on the scope should allow for easily aligning, centering the reticle to the optical center of the scope to make the bore sighting easier. Do you know of such scope that allows the shooter to align the reticle to the optical center of the scope easily, quickly?

[@scbane]

Yes. Shepherd Scopes.

[@fppro1679]

It's amazing how much more light comes through the arken!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

No doubt

[@6mileoutdoors]

Well, this was the comparison I was hoping to find, just not the outcome I was hoping to see. I own an ARKEN and love it (other than the weight), but I was hoping this Venom would be a contender since I like both companies. Looks like I may be buying the new EP version of the ARKEN.

[@konaboss83]

Thanks for the review exactly what I wanted to know plus for whatever reason I shoot considerably tighter groups with a illuminated reticle

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

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[@TriggerHappyRob]

It only gets you free shipping

[@timdoss7505]

Joe I wish I could afford one of those arken scopes on fixed income disabled made later I can afford one I know they are good my buddy has

[@bigcountryguns686]

@@TriggerHappyRob You have to add it to your cart and it will deduct it off then I was just able to order it that way

[@Bill-wr9om]

@@TriggerHappyRob I got the combo kit free just now

[@felurianmasters4369]

I actually like my 100$ 6-24x50 centerpoint..... all things considered. For a pellet gun mind you, that is saying something for quality. But wouldn't put it on a powder burner, I'm giving the arken a try, based on community feedback, and it has all the features I want. Thanks!

[@jeremiahwynott1268]

I have said this before but it still holds true Vortex does have a great warranty but just know your going to have to use it.

[@jimjab3631]

I am have there monthly subscription service. They send a new one monthly

[@EverydayReloadingandShooting]

Thanks for this video. I ordered this Arken scope from Amazon yesterday for 399. Very excited about this. Information is much appreciated.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Glad I could help

[@Joeatsaco69]

I am a Vortex guy but it was fair. I don’t have an Arian so I need to get one. The price point is the same as well as the warranty so why not. I appreciate the review.

[@Nobodyever-00]

I enjoyed this review. I picked up a Vortex Venom 5-25x56 a few days ago. What I can say is that image quality looks way better through the human eye on the Vortex. I didn't notice any blurring and the image through the scope is very clear. That being said, there is that fisheye effects when using high magnification, but my eye is so focused on the target I don't even notice it unless I try.

[@MikesFLHomestead]

It appears that either the parallax or eye focus was off when he filmed this video, I just sighted this Vortex scope today. It is crystal clear, nothing like what was portrayed in this video.

[@eatnsteel]

Glad I checked out this review! I was about to pull the trigger on the vortex for my new 6.5 needmore but it looks like I dodged a bullet! Thanks for the info and comparison! Btw I have the Arken on my 300 PRC so I know it’s good!

[@jdlucasnc]

Another great video. I agree in ref to sending scopes back. Really setting up a scope right is some what a pita because it takes some time if it’s done correctly. So sending scopes back really sucks!

[@SEAKPhotog]

Love your no BS reviews. Thanks!

[@longshot5738]

That was sooo easy! Vortex needs to take a look for themselves and fix these problems.

[@duanepullen7318]

I agree , when I buy it ! It should be right. Screw sending it back time and time again.

[@fwod1867]

Will always use the Arken in 10 out of 10 times and not the Vortex. Had different Vortex stuff (red dot and scopes), from 4 i had to send all 4 back because of failures. Or get a delta optic, great stuff.

[@denniskopecky9124]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Joe, hope you are doing well!. Dennis.

[@cde1439]

Good "no BS Review Joe", I had the same issue with the Vortex Viper 4-16x44 as with most midrange priced scopes they distort at full power, Question do you think Arken will build a true hunting retical in the future and where are they made?

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

This is the one I've been waiting for Joe! Thanks man!

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for the information and comparison. After seeing I would take the Arlen over the Vortex

[@ciliiyou]

Love to see you scope clamping tools... Good review, Joe you're the man... !!!

[@minigpracing3068]

With the larger range in vertical travel, the Arken would be better on airguns with their loopy trajectory and bigger drop at the end of travel.

[@motorgearhead]

I would happily park it on my .308 Texan.

[@danieldyck2576]

I have the gen 2 6-24 arken on my 25cal aea varmint pcp it's tuned to 65 foot pounds of energy. I love this scope

[@motorgearhead]

@@danieldyck2576 - just bought a 6x24 Athlon FFP illuminated mil-dot scope for my Texan. On sale at midway $269. A lot of glass for $$. Probably not as good the Arkin but price was right & better than UTG I was running. The turrets are crisp and tracking is good. I’m thinking about aea challenger in .22 but I’m afraid it’s got to much power to run 14.3 crossman premiers. Any experience with light pellets with yours?

[@northman77]

I am not sure how many time I watched the original video... Keep going, you're the man!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You

[@deplorabledave1048]

I had a Bushnell 6-24x50 Tactical Elite with a G2 reticle. Great scope, clear but no zero stop. At almost a $1000 it was twice as much as the Arken. I bet the Arken glass is just as good as the $900 to $1000 Bushnell. I think they lowered the price to $800 to $900 right before they discontinued it. Technology drives prices down in some cases it seems.

[@jjmarcos]

Its literally technology from the middle ages. The optic market is riddled with bells and whistles that you don't need and are just there to separate you from your money.

[@1969CampEvans]

Bushnell Forge has the whistle and bells

[@jmac838]

Great Trade Study. You omitted tighter eye box (vignette zone) on the Arken which really optically and turretwise compares w Vortex PST glass. Having both, Vortex PST for hunting, Arken for guys who shoot a lot /hunting, but otherwise bench winner on low cost to value

[@Airgunfunrich]

As always a great video, I would say the vector optics scopes I own both around £200 🇬🇧 ( not sure how much that is in$ US )are better optically than that vortex

[@joshjamesguitar]

I disagree, looked through 3 strike eagle 5-25x56 at 1100m and 2 Vectors at close range. Both of then looked like looking through the bottom of a beer glass

[@tnsharpshooter8517]

I just got Arken epl4. I like it. Ordered a second one couple days after getting first one delivered. Keep up with the no BS videos.

[@purpleguy3265]

I recently bought the Vortex Venom and I really think your camera is off or you got a scope with a factory defficency. The vortex is just as clear as the arken or clearer. Crisp, sharp and very bright consistently all the way to the edge. No regrets in buying it. 100% worth the money!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

It’s very possible. I can only test what I have on hand

[@purpleguy3265]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos I respect that! Thanks for the review.

[@seamlesssoldier]

I’ve had both. Currently running the Arken. Hands down. Arken is a MUCH better optic.

[@jeffstevens156]

You’d better watch out Joe! You’re going to get a reputation for being HONEST and a REAL GOOD GUY! Happy New Year! I hope that Your site blows up and gets You millions of subscribers.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Jeff

[@snyd3rcg]

I own both of these scopes. One they both are great value to cost! Second, I would give the clarity of image on all magnifications to the Venom - but not by much. I don't think that you can go wrong with either in this price range. If you want to get something better - IOR Valdada. Be careful though, once you use IOR you will be SPOILED for life! I am quite happy with the Venom and the Arken too!

[@lummaxjrlocklear7404]

Have the IOR recon g2. Worth every penny. Also have 2 arken ep4 6-24x50. They don't have the red dot but are good scopes. Looking at this new EP5. Might be in the safe real soon

[@philsmeal468]

Yeah shocking that the guy that has a Arken promotional code would bag on vortex 😂

[@realtruth4259]

Go watch the video again u must b a schill 4 vortex

[@snyd3rcg]

@@realtruth4259 why? I like the arken turrets over the vortex and I still do like them both a lot...not sure how I became a schill.

[@MikesFLHomestead]

I think either the parallax or eye focus was off on this video. I just sighted in this Venom scope today, crystal clear! It's very easy to skew a comparison like this. Look at some other comparison videos, and you will find they had the opposite conclusion.

[@MarianasIslands]

Nice work. Appreciate all your honest reviews. Thanks.

[@m.osburn13]

This guy said he is an affiliate of arken. Vortex is by far the best scope for the price I've ever bought. This guy is paid off

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

The camera don’t lie .

[@m.osburn13]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos people do

[@m.osburn13]

Arken r great scopes I bet. But u talk like vortex is no better than a Nikon 100 dollar scope that is bs.

[@willy250r]

I have a vortex Venom.. it's crap. My Leupold and Nikon are worlds better. My daughters Diamondback is better and sons Copperhead is just as good. We have 4 vortex in my house and my Venom is the worst. Straight facts.

[@albertthiessen6014]

​@@willy250rmy venom is way better than my diamond

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Gonna have to do this one again with the new Arken 5-25-56 😁 I have the old 6-25x50 I got back in 2019 when they were unknown and took a chance with my hard earned money. It was the best scope I had ever bought. Now they have a track record and are stablished, have a 1% tracking gaurentee, the most tactile and audible, heavy duty, zero stop, turrets. I just ordered my 3rd one and they haven't even gone up in price. Just as their mission statement said , There is no reason why a good scope has to cost what the major companies are selling them for. They went into business to be a market disrupter and they have! They have been such a thorn in Vortex's side, It seems all the new Utube "reviewers" are going after Arken. Thats ok, at least Vortex has had to step up and try to make a scope that can compete with Arken. It doesn't have all the features and costs more but at least they are trying to bring more value to the average guy than they were 3 yrs ago. Competition is good for the consumer.

[@longshot5738]

This is gonna be a really controversial review. Because so many folks are diehard Vortex fans. It doesn’t matter though, because we’re all fixing to hear and see the truth! Come with it Joe, make me a believer. 🤓

[@yongyea4147]

I have the Arken. It is awesome!

[@edwardlance2379]

I am in no way shape or form a Vortex fan boy. I own one Vortex scope, the Venom. All I can say is, I don't get the crappy view that this video shows. It is crisp, bright, and clear (I can read the grid line numbers on the target paper at 100 yards). I've had zero issues with it so far. *Shrug*. Is it perfect? Nah. No scope is at this price point, but at least mine is far from crap as this review says. My son is purchasing an Arken SH4 Gen II. Can't wait to be able to compare them side-by-side in person. I hope the Arken is everything it is made out to be. I want an EP4 as my next scope, but they're not in stock right now.

[@dennisholle1005]

Yes this video was worth watching for the visual comparison ques. I hope the AWM (Agency of Weights and Measurements) gets these unit of measurement adopted as soon as possible.

[@MrBlindbird]

Hahaha,i'm starting to think...how much has Vortex payed KZbin to pull this video previously ;-)

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol

[@jarrettm3728]

Only vortex stuff worth a fuck is their razor line and viper

[@rubenlujan3326]

Love your channel. I finally ordered my arken. Can’t wait to use it

[@yongyea4147]

Arken will cost about $600 out the door with all the bells and whistles.

[@ronws2007]

My Venom cost 499 + tax. Rings about 80. So, approximately 622 total. So, Arken could be beating them by the cost of a fancy lunch. I put on a scope rain slicker, about 24.

[@markf3229]

Wont the bells and whistles scare the prey😁

[@ronws2007]

@@markf3229 I can respect a lot of people like really loud turrets. I am kind of leaning the other way. The less the deer can hear me, the better.

[@dennisl4000]

Thanks, I have a new 22LR on order and am trying to select a scope for it. Your review was most helpful!

[@Phenixrising-p1p]

I installed the SH4 on my ruger 10/22 competition model. All I can say is, Wow, what a great scope for that gun.

[@olddog401]

I have sent my Arken back twice to be fixed. Was not impressed with their customer service. I am getting my money back for the Arken. Bought a Vortex Strike Eagle. A bit more money but zero issues thus far and Vortex's customer service will actually talk to you.

[@darrylhamill5039]

Thank you for all your hard work on the video you doing

[@TheOverlyHackeled]

LOL Any doubts how this ends up!?

[@Edemce1]

Thank you for the review, I own the same Vortex scope and have owned other Vortex scopes that are double in price. Lately i went on a whim and bought a couple Athlon scopes and WOW , been a Vortex fan boy for a while but tides have shifted ( sorry Vortex ) . I DEF would love to add this Arken in this mix, looks amazing for the price point.

[@ghendricks4367]

I saw the original. Might as well have called it a turd with scope rings. 💩

[@ronws2007]

Come on, now, is that any way to talk about the Arken? Sorry, could not resist an open ended statement like that. I like Vortex but don't feel like I have a dog in this fight. Just watching the show and eating popcorn.

[@edricheson]

Joe, you have good information and when you stick to keeping it clean, your videos are great to see. Thank you for your time with this video.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Edward

[@WilbertRamos777]

vortex fans = 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺 butthurt

[@unclejo3]

honestly, after chancing a Riton Conquer X3 6-24x50 based on your review, I will say..... I come to your channel to look at reviews cause you tell it how it is. I've been nothing but happy with my Riton scope and you nailed every point and I wasn't let down. Cheers mate 07

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Hey man thanks for saying that means a lot to me

[@EDCandLace]

This video is on point!! Hope all is well Joe.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Everything good here Hun . Hope you are doing well

[@williamwlotzka8721]

I generally like Vortex scopes. I have a 1-8×24 strike eagle that I'm really fond of,great eye relief & the illuminated dot & circle are truly daylight bright. I also have a 6-24×50 diamondback tactical,which is a good scope as well(although the turrets are a tad mushy,but do dial true). Either this week or next i am definitely ordering an Arken SH4 6-24×50 gen 2 to mount on my Bergara HMR 300WM,& am so excited I feel like 8yr old me on Christmas...(I'm 55 now)

[@kurtmyers9740]

Thanks for the review. I appreciate your in depth coverage. I just dropped my hard earned dollars on the SH4 II after watching you destruct overview and the comparison video. I have a vortex and it’s been a good scope but I have Primary Arms that I feel are good value for the performance. Thanks for the fine observation and a can’t wait for Santa Claus to come to town soon! Thanks again…

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You will love it

[@Smootus]

You are the man, and are so good in showing people what is really good and bad about scopes, and I appreciate you and your videos! Hope this doesn’t get demonized again!

[@primsolllineguy8689]

ARKEN with Vortex Warrenty wins the day. When I buy a scope and I have many many of them, part of the equation is repair or return because when I am out hunting SHIT happens! I agree with you that the ARKEN has better optics and more exact turrets! This is why I love your reviews! Perhaps Vortex will listen a bit and improve on a $500 scope!!! Never the less if I had to make a decision today I still must go with the Vortex. The guarentee to me is the holy grail. I will return the scope 10 times till they get it right! Once again great review! Ira

[@howardholcomb6507]

Own 2 ARKEN SH4 Gen 2 6-24x50. EP5 is next on the list. For price, quality, and great service I'm a loyal fan. Vortex is a name. I prefer function and performance. Both may be reliable, however I can't seem to see clearly with ANY Vortex I have used. Glad you pointed out the difference between views looking through a Vortex vs Arken.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for sharing , lotta guys hating on my channel cause I don’t drink the vortex kool aid

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

Thank You. I really enjoy your style of reviewing products.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos Cheers.

[@DanHORVATH-yi6cu]

Wow! I'm shocked ! I'm glad you did this video! Hands down with the Arken ! And I'm a Vortex man and was considering the Venom. Now I'm looking at the Arken!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Glad I could help!

[@joephysics5469]

Bought the Arken after Texas Plinking's strong endorsement of it. Now I need a good gun at a great price to put it on.

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

Thanks for the video, Joe. I thought it was just me. I looked through a Venom and Strike Eagle that belonged to friends. I thought both my Athlon Midas BTR 4.5x 27x50 and Argos 10x40x56 were both better glass at 25x. Everybody was raving about the Vortex,,, I must have missed the Kool Aid.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yeah man . Vortex has gone downhill bad

[@koopsjunta]

Thank you Cyclops. Love your videos and your presentation. Sending respect from Australia...

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Matt

[@gonerydin4225]

I just got my first Arken SH4 Gen II. Got a few Vortex scopes going up for sale now. As soon as the Arken pipeline gets up to speed.

[@Bill-wr9om]

New subscriber, Great content! BS Free! TYVM I've been looking at many scopes in this price range for quite sometime as I'm building an AR10, and now I know what I'm gonna buy. I was sold 1/2 way through the vid. thanks for the up close and personal views of all the main areas of concern on the optics. Buying one and thx for the code! UPDATE: Just finished purchasing the Arken SH4 Gen2 6-24X50 and with your coupon code I was able to get the FREE combo kit! $169.00 value FREE THX JOE! Can't wait to get this mounted and firing downrange.

[@curtisleblanc6999]

Love the content and the honesty!

[@pipefitterwithguns8688]

I just picked up the Venom on Black Friday. Its huge!

[@datapro007]

You rock Joe. This video is one of the reasons I watch your channel. You don't put candy coating on dog crap.

[@alchampion340]

You have to tell it like it is. No sugarcoating no trash talk. 👍 Great Review

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I appreciate it

[@HigherPrime8]

I bought the EP5 for my CZ457, I was shooting competitions with a Crossfire 2 which isnt ideal for competitions at all.. I cannot WAIT to run this Arken.

[@tylerangutiqjuaq6283]

I have vortex scope with Tikka 243 and it's super accurate for 500 yards to 200 yards not regret having vortex scope for hunting.

[@jamesgravel7755]

I was thinking about buying a arken before this video and now I’m excited to Order a arken

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You will love it !! No doubts

[@GINA2MR2]

im hung up between these exact scopes.... problem is actually putting hands on an arken before i buy it. either way amazing video! Showing the side by side features is super helpful.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank You

[@JohnHilman1968]

I got my Arken 6-24 for $399 and the free combo pack. Seems like a good deal to me. And damn man, your videos crack me up.

[@stevenbattell4014]

Well after watching this i thought id double check the Venom that was on a secondhand rifle i bought and was glad i did, it certainly matches the Arcken picture quality your video shows, with the whole picture crip and clear and bright edge to edge all the way through the mag range, as for whats under the turret caps there it no plastic lol, i do not use the zero stop and cant find it to check it so cant comment on the material its made of. Here in the uk there is no way id pay £899 thats $977.65 for a budget scope which is what the Arken is being sold for by various gun shops, Id sooner buy another Venom. Thanks for the video like all KZbin videos i tend to take them with a pinch of salt and use them as a referace for when i check out something in person, keep videos coming.

[@moshikvano87]

Hey Joe, I have to say I “hate” ya’, I always one step behind you, I got myself Vortex Venom a week! Before you released your review, one freak’n week! I was happy to see that mine was crystal clear, but after three times in the range with about 600 rounds it lost zero, like 1.5f in elevation @ 50yars!!! I could not see my impacts before I down to 50 yard, than it “jumped” back to Zero and so on… each time I get excellent group but up and down 1.5f @ 50 yards, in addition the ring under the turret carrying the “zero mark” got loosen completely and rotates freely. Now I know Vortex provide warranty, but I followed your review, I bought my self two sets of Arken SH4 Gen2 6-24X50 with mounts and flip cups. I got an AMAZING response and communication by Arken, Your Cyclops code made its magic. So, Thank you!!!! And I “hate” ya’…. You've got a believer! Just to be clear I “hate” ya’ is a Jock, in my mind I can’t say I love ya' to someone I don’t know man, unless they know in person

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol , I can handle that kinda hate my friend !!

[@michaelkaylor6770]

Thanks for the info and work done on these optics.

[@bemo4313]

Same here. Used to be a big fan of Vortex.. not anymore. In the last couple of years I sent back every single optic to them (red dot and scope).. I’m now a Leupold fan boy. More expensive for sure, but well worth it

[@kukulele]

Thanks for the video, I've wached it few times already. We need this kind of reviews.

[@BJJNurd]

Great video. Very unfortunate that your Venom had some crappy glass. I looked through my Venom after watching this and I don't have any of that edge blur that you showed in this video. That being said, I plan on buying the Arken to do a side-by-side comparison on both of my AR-10s.

[@MikesFLHomestead]

I think either the parallax or eye focus was off on this video. I just sighted in this Venom scope today, crystal clear! It's very easy to skew a comparison like this. Look at some other comparison videos, and you will find they had the opposite conclusion.

[@MadManReview]

That's what I want to hear! Thanks Man

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Buddy

[@patrioticguy1791]

I will agree with your statement that it is by far the best scope under $500.

[@possumpopper89]

I have a PST 2 vortex and an Arken EP5. I love them both. Similar quality. The Arken has a more robust feeling construction to it.

[@ElkCreekAcres]

Another great video Joe!! Between your videos, Iraqveteran8888 and TborasaurusRex I'm finally convinced. I have a ordered a GenII in 4-16x50, actually it's already enroute. I enjoy your straight forward approach, but it honestly was when Rex compared it to his Schmitt Bender that pushed me over the edge. Keep the no BS videos coming, I look forward to mounting and using this scope, thanks again.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You are gonna love it

[@rickyspeakman4445]

I have nothing but vortex scopes. I have razors to diamond backs. I will not buy any of their scopes made in China! I have had zero issue with any of my scopes, but if vortex is going to China to have their product made, I will buy something else. I will definitely be looking into the arkens. Thanks for the review. I have been hearing that the glass used in older vortex scopes is better then the new glass.

[@StefBelgium]

I have the Vortex Veyron 4-16×44 FFP and the image is just great. I don t see any distortion or chromatic aberration. At least with that model, I have no complaints whatsoever. Never tried the 6-24x56.

[@squib3083]

Your work is legit. Thank you.

[@kordstovall5044]

Best damn reviews anywhere on the internet.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for that

[@wirehoncho]

I'm a Vortex Venom/user raised on old school Bushnell and I usually only buy optics I can see and touch. I can appreciate the fairness factor here. Most fanboys as you call them are only fans because of hype reviews NOT detailed comparison such as these so if there's some butthurt so be it. Online stores offer deals and big box outlets have their contacts and don't give us tactile shoppers any other choices other than the big V. Out the box last summer, I've run my own VS challenge using my Cableas Covenant 5 5-25x out from 100-1k yds both are good in the budget zone but didn't "see" what the $150 performance gap and what I expected for the price difference. Definitely open to buying a Arkhen as my first "blind" purchase.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

New review coming Saturday