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<blockquote data-quote="Bravo 4" data-source="post: 2315279" data-attributes="member: 8873"><p>[ATTACH]305218[/ATTACH][ATTACH]305219[/ATTACH]Set the Arken SH4 Gen2 4-16x50 out next to the Leupold MK4 4.5-14x50 yesterday. For the most part when comparing the two side by side I kept the magnification as close to the same as possible, and then sometimes went all up or down. Also my work computer will not let me respond or add pictures so I'm doing an abbreviated version on my phone.</p><p>The Arken is almost 1" longer and 60% heavier (not counting rings). Eye relief seemed more consistent with the Arken compared to the over 1" change in the MK4. FOV was substantially bigger (as spec'ed) in the Arken, especially at lower powers. The Arken had a better image and color, it just popped out at you went going back and forth. I will say this is towards the center of the image but then had more distortion towards the fringes. I have a hard time hunting while facing anywhere towards the sun with the lower Vortex Viper models (HST and such) due to glare washing the picture out, so I checked these two against each other. Both did well with the Arken slightly having the edge. However at higher mag there was more noticeable color fringing with the Arken. The eye box on the Arken is more forgiving and easier to get behind. The Arken's illumination is pretty weak, but still there. The Arken had a slight edge in lower light. </p><p></p><p>I know these two scopes are not exactly comparable, but it is all I had in the same power (except an older Falcon Menace 4-14x44 that doesn't compare on any level). </p><p></p><p>Leupold Pros:</p><p>Time tested, we use these on our Barrett .50 calls with very little issues</p><p>Better clarity at edges </p><p>Waayyy lighter</p><p>More elevation/wind adjustments </p><p>30mm tube vs 34mm</p><p></p><p>Arken Pros:</p><p>$400</p><p>Easier to get behind</p><p>Better FOV</p><p>Modern design and features- ED glass, FFP, enhanced MRAD reticle ("Christmas tree, but not too cluttered)</p><p>Illumination (center cross/dot only), Zero Stop, matching turrets/reticle</p><p></p><p>I know I probably missed something so ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bravo 4, post: 2315279, member: 8873"] [ATTACH]305218[/ATTACH][ATTACH]305219[/ATTACH]Set the Arken SH4 Gen2 4-16x50 out next to the Leupold MK4 4.5-14x50 yesterday. For the most part when comparing the two side by side I kept the magnification as close to the same as possible, and then sometimes went all up or down. Also my work computer will not let me respond or add pictures so I’m doing an abbreviated version on my phone. The Arken is almost 1” longer and 60% heavier (not counting rings). Eye relief seemed more consistent with the Arken compared to the over 1” change in the MK4. FOV was substantially bigger (as spec’ed) in the Arken, especially at lower powers. The Arken had a better image and color, it just popped out at you went going back and forth. I will say this is towards the center of the image but then had more distortion towards the fringes. I have a hard time hunting while facing anywhere towards the sun with the lower Vortex Viper models (HST and such) due to glare washing the picture out, so I checked these two against each other. Both did well with the Arken slightly having the edge. However at higher mag there was more noticeable color fringing with the Arken. The eye box on the Arken is more forgiving and easier to get behind. The Arken’s illumination is pretty weak, but still there. The Arken had a slight edge in lower light. I know these two scopes are not exactly comparable, but it is all I had in the same power (except an older Falcon Menace 4-14x44 that doesn’t compare on any level). Leupold Pros: Time tested, we use these on our Barrett .50 calls with very little issues Better clarity at edges Waayyy lighter More elevation/wind adjustments 30mm tube vs 34mm Arken Pros: $400 Easier to get behind Better FOV Modern design and features- ED glass, FFP, enhanced MRAD reticle (“Christmas tree, but not too cluttered) Illumination (center cross/dot only), Zero Stop, matching turrets/reticle I know I probably missed something so ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer. [/QUOTE]
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