I introduce Arkens new LH4 as well as quick comparison to the SH4 Ge2, EP5 and EPL4. Will be doing a full tracking, turrets and glass review soon! 4-16×44 Optic reviewed.
I just received my LH4 6x24x50 about one hour ago! Only took 4 days to get it which I think is pretty great. The scope looks good and I will be mounting it to a 10/22 that is heavily customized. Hoping it does well! I did not get an owners manual with it. Is it supposed to have one? You did a good review! Thanks!
Generally the Arkens do not come with one. But any questions you may have I could prob help out. Yes the higher mag one is now in stock. Make sure keep rings at 15 inch pounds no more.
I have an EPL 4 in this magnification. I am thinking about a hunting scope for my 243, other than the turrets/dials, are they that different optically?
Sounds interesting, but since I am unable to get a reply to a warranty service request for my EPL-4, I don't want risk buying another Arken product. Do they actually honor their lifetime warranty? It's been 4 days since my email to them and they have not responded. Disappointing, I thought they were a more honorable company than that.
I feel like the elevation turret should not be capped. I do not want to have to remove the elev cap to dial in a solution on a big Elk and worry about where the dang cap went during the excitement. It should be there to use in a hunting situation. I like the looks, but it seems like you get with the Ep4 what this scope should have been.
I ordered mine on December 23- 2023. Still waiting. Finally got in touch with them. As of March 24- 2024, I was told that it might be 4 to 7 weeks more. Not impressed!!
@@RugerGundog the good news is that you shouldn't need to dial at close range. But they are almost to loud. I own 3 Arken scopes so it is not enough that I don't purchase them. Just know the gear.
Beyond disappointed by Arken Optics. I purchased this scope on Dec 1, 2023 and the scope had a 4-6 week lead time. Now the lead time is 6-8 weeks. My order is still "awaiting processing." Emailed them multiple times about an update and a refund, but they've yet answer. In my eyes, this company is more than a disappointment.
I've made some content on inaccuracies of lead times and lack of updates being upsetting. Email response time is only one I can nod to a bit as it's only a couple guys tackling them all. Unfortunately the complaints have continued to increase.
@@RugerGundog I understand it is a couple of people only answering emails, but when you're holding customers money and not replying that's a big issue.
Maybe it's time to report the charge to your credit card company. You have been unable to contact the company for a resolution so let the credit card company handle it. They will remove the charge. If Arken can't handle the email volume, maybe they should stop selling product that is not in stock. Seems like this will eliminate some of the emails about lead time and refunds. That way they can get to emails about defective products that have already been sold and resolve warranty issues.
