Arken has a nice sale going (also cameraland) and these are interesting to me.
Looking at the 6-24 or 5-25 FFP and Christmas tree reticle.
Thoughts if the price upgrade to the EP5 is worth it?
Targets and prairie dogs in the future
Thanks
Depends. I have both, both are very good, both MOA. The 5-25 has beautiful ED glass and is very bright with that 56mm objective. It's just a pleasure to look through. The SH 6-24 doesn't have ED glass but is still quite good, especially for the price. Downside is weight...the 5-25 is 39oz and the SH 6-24 only a few oz lighter. Also they both have 34mm tubes. Arkens package deal is a can't miss bargain because their 34 rings are very nice, and you'll almost for sure want the throw lever. Arken is having a real good sale right now.
The newer EPL series 6-24x50 is a lot lighter, about 16oz. less, and has ED glass. Beautiful optics, I have 4 of them......30mm tubes and I use Burris Signature Zee riings. But a couple of them have such a stiff zoom ring they do need the throw lever. Not a biggie.
The Arken rings are beautiful and they're for a Picatinny rail, won't work on a Weaver style unless you enlarge the slots. Not difficult with Dremel or file. I use the Picatinny made by Hank's Precision Guns, which is absolutely great. The cross bolt on Burris rings are smaller than a Picatinny slot. But not a problem, just slide the ring forward a little 'til the cross bolt hits and cinch it down.