Arken Zulus ZHD520R pt.1-of-2: 850nm & 940nm IR testing

Here in pt.1-of-2 of this Zulus accessories review I introduce the alternate 940nm VCSEL pill for the Arken Optics Zulus scopes.
First an introduction and explanation of the differences between the two types of IR.
I then demonstrate them out to nearly 40m in my local barn, 850nm then 940nm, including focusing the beam of the IR illuminator.
Then I joined Bruce and Billy (@mealiejimmie and @GPCBill from the UK AirgunForums.co.uk), on one of Bruce’s permissions, where we compared both IR sources watching rabbits at 220 yards, then 400 yards.
The AGF (AirgunForums.co.uk) thread I started with a poll, to gauge viewer’s interest in the 940nm pill option (which I’ve brought to Arken Optics’ attention, as they perhaps hadn’t appreciated how popular this option is with us hunters), is here: airgunforums.co.uk/threads/ar...
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The website I bought my adjustable IR torch mount from is here: www.customhunting.uk/ (currently undergoing a closing-down sale, due to personal circumstances).
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[@eskimojulie]

Nice one , lots of work there behind the scenes and much appreciated too 😄

[@richk1898]

Another really helpful video Russ , thank you . See you at the NEC !

[@simoncoher4841]

Great video russ much appreciated 🎉

[@roseybut]

Thanks Russ. The 5-20 with 850nm IR will stay on my .22lr. The 3-12 (when its available) with a 94nm IR will go on my Ratting sub 12 air rifle. Perfect.

[@stillair1]

Thanks just the info I needed too sort out some ir sensitive golf course rabbits. Will say hello if I see you on the 23rd at at the shooting show. atb Neil

[@deanpike8376]

Well done to the both of you. Thinking of getting one to put on my FX Dynamic Compact, should look ok on that I think. You boys doing a sterling job fair play

[@doomfathertm8771]

I for sure need 940ir, on my permission the rabbits spook with 850 even out to 100 yards

[@roberthowe2910]

Good info.explained good

[@davemitchell-jv4lj]

i not had time to set up my zulus yet i plan on putting it on my hw100 , i would only shoot out to 55yds if i zero at 30 yds would i be ok with the standard mount, brilliant work thanks.Dave

[@doomfathertm8771]

i use the 35moa mount that came with it, not an issue at all, not sure what all the fuss was even about

[@user-gh2uc4xq7s]

Do you think this optic would hold up on a break barrel magnum rifle. Would the recoil damage it.

[@seankinder4370]

Hi russ. Whats best batteries to buy for the arken?

[@jeffojibway9284]

So does the 940 nm light use less

[@martinkinge9458]

Where can we buy the 940nm pill from ? Have they changed from vcsel to led ?

[@pvegod1484]

Right then gents I am back. So pushing range out to 120 sometimes with the 22lr, I want my calculator to be bang on. I’ve chronod my rifle to get the most accurate results. I’ve had to lower the bullet bc to match actual real life drops, popped it into my table all looks good. Send table to my zulus successfully, all seems good. Range a target at 120, table on the app says 11.82 moa, yet the scope is telling me to hold over 12?????? I’ve tried sending the table multiple times, I’ve made sure I’m on the moa reticle, I’ve updated the scope ¿? What’s going on.

[@pvegod1484]

cant wait to bang this on my cz457 LRP. been using the pard on the back of an element helix and its nigh on impossible to judge distance at night. spent all that money on a class day scope, only to replace it with this for £600. anyone would think im a rich man. i am not

[@Gotchatwice]

Every video on the scope seems like it’s a paid actor I think it’s a pile of crap. Nobody wants to do an accurate test. Nobody wants to actually hit the thing around around a little bit to see if it freaking keeps zero. Compared to the other ones on the market. It doesn’t seem very good on the reviews.