Beginners Guide to Long Range Shooting PART 4: Optics Selection

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  • Beginners Guide to Long Range Shooting PART 4: Optics Selection
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    what to look for when choosing your next precision long range Optic (according to me)
    In this video we take an informative approach at the primary things you want to look for when selecting a Optic for long range shooting.
    looking to pick one up a great quality scope check out the
    -.Discovery ED PRS
    at CDNprecision.com (USA and Canada)
    -.Arken otics: (use code EPIK ARMS)
    SH4 6-24x50 bit.ly/32ODqkU
    EP4 5-25x56 bit.ly/3MrSidI
    -.Element titan:
    Optics planet: alnk.to/b7vRga0
    -US Optics FDN 25X
    Optics planet: alnk.to/6TxFV8w
    Euro Optic:
    in terms of the tools we use when long range shooting this will be covered in a separate video from the Kestrel (essential tool)
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Комментарии • 167

  • @jamesn7305
    @jamesn7305 Месяц назад

    Great series. Thanks for all info. It's extremely useful

  • @tracer353
    @tracer353 2 года назад +2

    I like that Warne made rings that match the Tract TORIC scope color. I purchased my first TORIC 3X15. The clarity is incredible especially for the price

  • @_black_is_black_
    @_black_is_black_ 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks bro for the vids. I have been very curious about this hobby all my life. You made it very approachable, now to research more about Sig SSGs 3000

  • @MrNgqeleni
    @MrNgqeleni Год назад +1

    Thanks for great video series, its really helping

  • @larrydecker881
    @larrydecker881 2 года назад +4

    X1 conquer is a very good SFP optic. Excellent turrets and legit HD glass. The Arken is a couple levels above the X1. Beautiful optic with amazing tracking and features, and clear huge image 👌

  • @dbry4756
    @dbry4756 2 года назад +3

    I try not to subscribe willy nilly, but you got me in with just 2 videos. That's a PR for me. Really imparting a lot of knowledge from real experience (there is no substitute). Very clear and easy to follow.. Great work.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      thank you sir!

    • @dbry4756
      @dbry4756 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms I'm not a religious guy, but I believe in kindness and truth. It is, in a way, an act of kindness to share experience for free. I dig that.

  • @sherryYYC
    @sherryYYC Год назад +1

    This is the beginning of the video. I love your shirt. Carry on.

  • @huagong8921
    @huagong8921 Год назад

    very helpful information

  • @TheMrMused
    @TheMrMused 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm blown away. I've been watching some of your videos and the single biggest takeaway is that you're a) not advertising (paid promotion), and b) *demonstrating* that it's very possible to shoot precision, at distance, without blowing every dime possible. Practical. Demonstrated. Real.
    Ok, sure, you happen to dig my favorite rifle (the Bergara B-14 HMR in 6.5CM). ;) Even if that wasn't the case, I still subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more of your content!

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks Mr mused!

  • @SKnightfb32
    @SKnightfb32 2 года назад +1

    Great informative vid man

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 2 года назад +3

    nice straight forward presentation....on all in this series. most appreciated no mock military machismo... good old fashioned shooting as a personal discipline. Bravo !

  • @BonVoyageWorld
    @BonVoyageWorld 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Canadian 👍🏽 all in meters.
    Great Video
    Greetings from Austria

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ronws2007
    @ronws2007 2 года назад +1

    I had thought of the different scopes and types of scopes you could use and then remembered, the topic here is long range shooting. Mostly target and competition, I think. Of course, long range tactics and gear can be important on a back country hunt for an elk or moose that is on the hill top at 1300 yards. Or hunting in New Zealand, where the average shot in the hills is about 600 to 700 meters. You just have to step your long distance skill.
    I am currently reading a book on how to read wind for long range (ELD) competition. No, I am not getting into such a competition. Just interested. Sometimes I read about hot rodding a car without hot rodding mine, just out of intellectual curiosity. In long range shooting, there is wisdom you can use for average whitetail deer hunting, which is my primary concern, at 300 yards and less. Actually, 50 yards, where I hunt.
    The advantage of the "low end" of optics is that they are a bit of a crossover in utility or philosophy of use, to borrow from Lt Col Nutnfancy.
    I have a Mossberg Patriot .308 Win that I tricked out with a Venom and an MDT chassis and folding stock adapter and SCS buttstock (shout out to your fellow canucks up there, they build some great stuff.) That Mossberg is shooting 1 MOA (primarily because of my average skills) after 60 rounds of letting nothing cool down.
    So, now, I have procured another rifle for dragging through the brush and trees to hunt. And the consideration there is quality of glass and utility versus weight. These bigger scopes at 34 mm tubes and 56 mm objective bells are weighing in at over 2 pounds. And that is okay on a bench or mat rifle. In fact, in F Class, your weight limit is 18 pounds. So, you build the rifle and put on the biggest scope that captures so much light because that is how you catch mirage. then you can add some weight and still be within the competition limits.
    I totally agree on the cry once, buy once. So, it depends. If you are going to compete for money, then the high dollar optics is right and that is what you put on your rig. For example, in my little town, we have one stop sign and 4 churches. And a custom gunsmith who can build you a rifle from the ground up. A case of where, if you have to ask how much it costs, then you cannot afford it. But you discuss with the guy what round it is you are going to use. The weight and muzzle velocity because that is going to determine twist rate and barrel length and even barrel type.
    Then an action that mates to that. And then, it is set in a stock. Either you get one you already like or they build you one, from scratch, by hand. And they can install your optic and get it relatively zeroed until you get there to zero it to yourself.
    Then, I could see spending on a Steiner or a Schmidt & Bender. Or a Nightforce or US Optics.
    It reminds me of the old mechanic's question. Speed is a matter of money. How fast do you want to go?

  • @peterdarlington4117
    @peterdarlington4117 Год назад +2

    I have a 125$ center point from Walmart that tracks great and holds zero! If all you can afford is a cheap scope get it. I learned a lot of messing with cheap scopes! The trick is to bring it home level it and test the tracking if it doesn’t track right bring it back and swap it out I have found one out of three or so will work fine and I’ve killed a lot of game out to 300 yards with cheap scopes and of coarse a seven hundred dollar scope is on another level but for beginners the cheap ones will get you shooting and learning!

  • @matthewlemon
    @matthewlemon 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video, really interesting. One thing I'd like to know are your recommendations for FFP or SFP? I have both and tend to use the FFP on centerfire at longer distances and the SFP on a 457 MTR at 100-300M. What's your opinion?

  • @snajjpern
    @snajjpern Год назад

    You can buy a spuhr mount for the tikka with 20-45 moa 👍

  • @captainjimstrattonusmc
    @captainjimstrattonusmc Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @sashekiprijanovski1112
    @sashekiprijanovski1112 Год назад

    Make my choice TRACT TORIC 4.5-30X56 ELR

  • @TexasTrained
    @TexasTrained 2 года назад

    I almost forgot another great brand of rings ..F3R are awesome

  • @heinrichstoltz1356
    @heinrichstoltz1356 2 года назад +2

    Another great presentation. Thanks very much. Once I have my firearm license approved for my most recent rifle purchase, I will be fitting an Element Optic to it. Maybe even use the Element rings, if not it will be good old reliable Warne.
    Please keep the video’s coming, your work is really good.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      thanks Heinrich, yeah Element is a good choice for optics. have yet to see their rings

    • @PewNinja13
      @PewNinja13 2 года назад

      Mind me asking where do you live where you require a license to own a gun?

    • @boermetroer1714
      @boermetroer1714 Год назад

      @@PewNinja13 probably South Africa

  • @ashpnpascual9194
    @ashpnpascual9194 2 года назад +1

    🥇❤️🏆 I love this channel👍👏🏅

  • @moshikvano87
    @moshikvano87 2 года назад

    Nice tutorial, where I live, i cannot find built in MOA rail. Would you recommend Eagle Vision, FX no limits or Soprtsmach adjustable rings? Will they do the work as expected? Or is it a total waste of money?
    Thank you

  • @rumnboats7612
    @rumnboats7612 Год назад

    This went quite a ways off the rails from a beginners guide.

  • @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan
    @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan 2 года назад +4

    Great video buddy, I've got an Arken optic review coming out this week. Good stuff

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      Im subscribed, look forward to seeing your review on it, you have some good content.

    • @larrydecker881
      @larrydecker881 2 года назад +1

      Looking forward to it.

    • @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan
      @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan 2 года назад +1

      @@larrydecker881 Thanks Larry!

    • @moshevivas
      @moshevivas 2 года назад

      Hi GTM are you in canada as well? How did you get your Arken? TIA

    • @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan
      @GTMGunTotinMinnesotan 2 года назад +1

      @@moshevivas Hey friend, actually I'm just a few miles south in Minnesota.

  • @charlesludwig9173
    @charlesludwig9173 2 года назад

    Start with determination of power need based on the nature of target. For example, the 44-inch bullseye of a 1000-yard NRA target is big enough that a consistent sight picture can be realized from iron sights. Now, if your target is a golf ball at 1000 yards, you will need enough power to find the target as well as get recognition of a consistent sight picture. A fixed 10 power scope could satisfy this need when the target stands out in contrast from its background but with that or more power hits are still not assured since the golf ball subtends at about 1/8th MOA at 1000 yards, meaning unless you are shooting a laser, hits are unlikely. In fact, even when shooting from a system which delivers 1/4 min results at 100 yards, it is only going to deliver about 1MOA (10-inch groupings) at 1000 yards, as fired by an accomplished marksman. One more thing, with increased magnification, mirage can make the target appear to be dancing, as well as cause recognition of body wobble, even from a position that is solid. These realities will distract a beginning shooter enough to pull the trigger poorly in an attempt at "catching" the aiming point. That's not good, since it prevents desired result, and thwarts follow-through whereby shot call and bullet strike corollary can serve shooter/target analysis. The bottom-line on all of this is the Long Range beginner would be smart to get some basic marksmanship training before buying into a perception of what sort of equipment is needed to get the best results at Long-Range. A great start is available from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. They host the United States Army Marksmanship Unit's Small Arms Firing School, a 3 day Civilian Marksmanship Event held annually at the end of July at Camp Perry, OHIO. Instruction and coaching here is delivered by the best Military Shooters on the planet. The training concludes with an Army authorized M16 Excellence In Competition Match whereby shooters placing in top10 percent get 4 points toward the 30 needed to earn the prestigious US Distinguished Rifleman Award.

  • @paulgrogan8032
    @paulgrogan8032 2 года назад +8

    As to rings, I love "WARNE" heavy but solid and middle of the road price👍🇺🇲

  • @shanem4394
    @shanem4394 2 года назад

    Can you try and do a review on crimson trace brushline pro 6-24x50 sfp new scope on the mark and we the people trust you to do a great review on it

  • @acushley1
    @acushley1 Год назад

    Would be nice to hear which make/model you didn't want to name. Would personally like to avoid wasting money on it if I were to buy it by chance. I noticed this was the first video I've watched where the majority were in MOA, not MILS. I know there are lots of videos out there explaining the difference, but would be interested to hear your take and why you are usually using MILS. What do you see as the benefits and would you recommend having all my scopes in either MIL or MOA, or is having a mix on different rifles not as confusing as it sounds? Also, you mentioned spending at least $300 CAD to work between 10-200 m. For my hunting rifle I bought a Vortex Copperhead 4-12x44 SFP and have been very happy shooting paper between 400-600 yards although it doesn't have accessible turrets. Even covered in snow near dusk the glass seems pretty amazing (maybe relative to the not-so-great optics my grandpa had on the gun, lol). It was only $130 USD when I picked. It's good enough for hunting, but what would make it unsuitable for precision shooting (besides the turrets)?

  • @non-binaryjesus
    @non-binaryjesus 2 года назад +9

    The whole explosion of elr shooting is insane. Honestly i consider 500 yards long range. I understand people out in Montana shooting game at 600 yards but geez.

    • @clintcannon1902
      @clintcannon1902 2 года назад +6

      It seems like a (successful) 600 yard shot on a game animal is a good shooter, but the hunting skills need work.
      You can almost always get closer.

    • @non-binaryjesus
      @non-binaryjesus 2 года назад +2

      @@clintcannon1902 indeed. Yeah i normally (when I hunted) tried to get about 50 to 100 yards to take a shot. I was just suggesting that people out in the plains shooting game at much longer distances

    • @clintcannon1902
      @clintcannon1902 2 года назад +3

      @@non-binaryjesus I think we agree that paper sheets and live deer are different targets. I don't like to shoot beyond 200 yards on anything that I want to wrap in freezer paper.
      (btw-your handle is delightfully confusing)

    • @non-binaryjesus
      @non-binaryjesus 2 года назад +1

      @@clintcannon1902 ohh completely agree and thank you. That's what I was going for. 😂

  • @johanlarsen3682
    @johanlarsen3682 9 месяцев назад

    What scope would you choose between the sig sauer tango4 6-24x50, the arken ep5 5-25x56 or the vortex strike eagle 5-25x56. Note that in Denmark they are all sold at the same price around 1000 USD ? and great videos bye the way👍

  • @mr.kawigreen1458
    @mr.kawigreen1458 2 года назад +1

    what to say... I liked it.

  • @zombieslayer7759
    @zombieslayer7759 2 года назад +1

    The two things that I'm really looking for in an optic are whether or not it's nitrogen purged, and whether it has multi-coated lenses (to prevent scope glint/glare).

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +2

      hi Zombie Slayer, even the cheapest optics claim fully multicoated, so its not something i can use for reference in reviews or comparisons. When it comes to higher end optics I'm usually trying to find out what factory made the optic, (the company is irrelevant) for mid level optics I usually try to find out what type if glass they are using, schott, ED a combination of ED and HD. Hoya glass.

    • @sandflea2424
      @sandflea2424 Год назад

      Argon purging allows for a lower temperature tolerance

  • @jonathanhallenbeck1726
    @jonathanhallenbeck1726 Год назад

    Have you tried any optics from Osprey Global? I have an older version and so far I like it. But I have limited experience with scopes.

  • @ernestbergen706
    @ernestbergen706 Год назад

    The furthest I shot with a red dot .22lr is 303yds but it took a lot of rounds to make it

  • @richardscott921
    @richardscott921 2 года назад +1

    My beginner setup to LRS is as follows
    Savage axis 2 precision 6.5
    Arken sh4 6-24x50
    Warne scope rings
    Magpul bipod
    I would love to hear everyone's opinion on my setup..Love the channel keep up the good work.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      Hi Richard glad you are enjoyijg the channel! a savage axis 2, lacks in the refined details that the say 110 precision has, for example a nice trigger. Generally speaking things arent as perfect in terms of the minor details, often those are the things that drive up the cost significantly. The only thing i would do to the savage is upgrade thr creepy trigger. Warne rings i hear are a good company, then again almost any paire of rings around 70$+ will be fine. In terms of optics i think you coudnt have choosen a better value optic those Arkens IMO are underpriced. The only thing that I would upgrade would be the bipod at some point if you really like shooting off bipods compared to sand bags. Personally I really like the Cadex falcon lite (its expensive) but the Atlas bipod is a close second and an excellent choice. Make sure you get the spike feet so you can preload the bipod. Anyway you have a very good setup have fun!

    • @richardscott921
      @richardscott921 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms thanks for replying and keep making more videos.

    • @gpearce11
      @gpearce11 Год назад

      @@EpikArms A great breakdown, but doesn't the AXIS 2 have an AccuTrigger (the only real difference between the AXIS and AXIS 2)? I would have thought that'd help alleviate your trigger concerns, or did Savage use an inferior AccuTrigger compared to the 110?

    • @glizzybobbler9483
      @glizzybobbler9483 Год назад

      I’d do a howa 1500 barreled action with a chassis I bought mine 800 brand new second owner and a apc chassis used off gunpost for $500 shoots amazing and has a great trigger for being stock

  • @samstone8772
    @samstone8772 Год назад +1

    I own Tract, Arken, Vortex and Trijicon. I regret spending $1800 on Tract. To me Arken provides the best value. I have my Tract for sale. It's in mint condition.

  • @christiannorman573
    @christiannorman573 Год назад

    Im curious on swampfox optics have you or will you do any reviews on those?

  • @p47rr
    @p47rr 2 года назад

    Bought my forth Arken yesterday. After code. $350 delivered.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Wow thats a amazing price!

  • @theghastlygamer5326
    @theghastlygamer5326 2 года назад

    Vortex diamondback great sub 300 dollar scope that can adequately get you 1000yd shots

  • @vickhinton6608
    @vickhinton6608 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for review. Purchased the Athlon midas tac 6-24x50 after watching your review for my Anschutz 1416 . Rifle has MDT 20moa pic rail , would you rec MDT elite rings med height or something else? CHEERS

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      Hi, MDT make great rings, personally I would just stick with their MDT Premier rings, especially for a rimfire the additional fastening from a 6 screws (compared to a 4) is unnecessary, but obviously wont hurt.

  • @DerekEvan
    @DerekEvan 8 месяцев назад

    Why no mention of the Arken EP5 5-25-56mm?

  • @Grizzlyhillbilly
    @Grizzlyhillbilly 2 года назад

    What’s your thoughts on Nightforce optics?

  • @Peter-cp7xx
    @Peter-cp7xx 6 часов назад

    Sold my tikka t3x lite stainless 223 for a t3x varmint stainless 6,5x55 with a 60cm barrel.
    Putting it in a grs berserk stock and an Arken Optics EPL4 4-16x44 on it. Will this siffice as a beginner long range gun with factory fmj?

  • @garyjohns4711
    @garyjohns4711 Год назад

    IVE heard the Arken EP 5 has good glass

  • @markchester7584
    @markchester7584 4 месяца назад

    If money’s no object the March Genesis with some of the best glass in the world and 400moa of internal adjustment is the way forward.

  • @k-tekco.4546
    @k-tekco.4546 2 года назад +1

    So there is no huge difference between $1000 and $2000 dollars scopes? Tested Nightforce NX8 vs Zero Compromise ZC527. I saw a huge difference in the glass clarity.

  • @squirlboy250
    @squirlboy250 2 года назад +4

    The down side with optics is you can't build it little by little like you can with a rifle. Even the "budget" optics aren't within a lot of peoples budget. some of us live check to check. I would love to see a company do something like acre gold, send money once a month or week and at the end you get a nice optic.

    • @charlesludwig9173
      @charlesludwig9173 2 года назад +2

      Here's an upside for you. buy a match conditioned commercial equivalent of the M16-A4 and shoot it in US Service Rifle Competitions, including Long-Range. No scope needed.

    • @clintcannon1902
      @clintcannon1902 2 года назад +2

      Isn't that basically saving your money until you can purchase what you want, only later?

  • @Vortex1988
    @Vortex1988 6 месяцев назад

    I'd be curious about what you think of Meopta's Optika 6 line of scopes. Meopta is a Czech company that does OEM glass for companies like Zeiss, but they also sell scopes under their own brand for pretty reasonable prices. From what I've heard, the Optika 6 line is supposed to have glass quality superior to Vortex and more comparable to Zeiss, Nightforce, or Leupold for anywhere between $600-$1,250 depending on what features you want. I'd be curious to get your opinion on them and how their glass is compared to the scopes you recommended here.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  6 месяцев назад

      I haven't personally used their optic, I have no experience with them

  • @user-rp7yd6pj9c
    @user-rp7yd6pj9c Год назад

    اخي ممكن اسم القاعده الذي تركب في المجرا او الدربيل 3X

  • @jameseroh6544
    @jameseroh6544 2 года назад

    What about tube size? 1", 30mm, 35mm, etc.

  • @FordGTmaniac
    @FordGTmaniac Год назад

    I'm looking at getting a reproduction of an 1874 Sharps rifle one day, with the Malcolm 6x long scope. The Sharps is already cool as is, but put that long boi scope on there and it becomes a whole different animal.

  • @EpikArms
    @EpikArms  2 года назад

    looking to pick one up a great quality scope check out the
    -.Discovery ED PRS
    CDNprecision.com
    -.Arken otics: (use code EPIK ARMS)
    SH4 6-24x50 bit.ly/32ODqkU
    EP4 5-25x56 bit.ly/3MrSidI
    -.Element titan:
    Optics planet: alnk.to/b7vRga0
    -US Optics FDN 25X
    Optics planet: alnk.to/6TxFV8w
    Euro Optic: alnk.to/eOJM4ha

    • @randyemenhiser2573
      @randyemenhiser2573 2 года назад

      they're not there

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      @@randyemenhiser2573 the link isnt working?

    • @davidstrong2689
      @davidstrong2689 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms I believe the link for the EP-4 isn’t working. It takes you to a “404 page not found”.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      @@davidstrong2689 thanks for letting me know, just fixed it

  • @chrisfraser3453
    @chrisfraser3453 2 года назад +1

    Hey great video, but I have a question. Where did you get that Tract in Canada? I am seriously looking at this or the Night Force SHV 5-20x56

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Hi Chris, i got the tract in the States. I currently have the 5-20×56 shv (capped turret version) havent put them side by side, but ill do that latter. Then ill sell the shv. If your looking for that version let me know

    • @chrisfraser3453
      @chrisfraser3453 2 года назад +1

      @@EpikArms I have revisited it and going to go all out and get the Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56, just feel that it is better suited to my needs right now. I still like that Tract though!

  • @cb-bz1wy
    @cb-bz1wy 2 года назад

    No mention as to reticles ???

  • @KB_86
    @KB_86 2 года назад +1

    Do you recommend the Titan over the Athlon ares btr gen 2? I’m surprised the other Athlon’s didn’t make the list. Like the helos btr and the midas tac. Do you think they fill that gap between the sh4 and titan?

    • @larrydecker881
      @larrydecker881 2 года назад +1

      Athlon makes some really nice optics.

  • @sakusalo-tuisku4305
    @sakusalo-tuisku4305 2 года назад +7

    Canted rail isn't quite as important as you made it out to be. It doesn't hurt but not a must have. for example bushnell forge has 50 MOA(14,5MRAD) of internal adjustment and lets say you zero it middle of that range at 100m. You still have 25MOA/7,25MRAD left. With my 223 load, that is enough adjustment for shooting out to 725m (bullet goes sub sonic at 800m). I personally don't have that kind of range to shoot but you get the idea. The Forge seems to be quite bad example because most other offerings for example from vortex have 85 MOA and up. in same rifle as mentioned before(half of the max), that would be enough to almost 1000m, well beyond the effective range of that round.
    Love your videos but thought that wasn't quite as important

    • @charlesludwig9173
      @charlesludwig9173 2 года назад

      Yes, and shooting .223 from iron sight service rifle to 1000 yards my come up from 600 yard zero is just 3 revs of my front sight, each click worth 1.2 MOA. A flat base, when shooting most any scope having a 30mm main tube, will easily get an 80 grain VLD to 1000-yard point of aim from about 40 MOA of elevation adjustment from 100 yard zero.

  • @petethomas5976
    @petethomas5976 2 года назад

    In my opinion american rifle company make the best rings and mounts on the market

  • @almostontimehero5415
    @almostontimehero5415 2 года назад

    For my optic, I went with a Burris 5x25 ($800 USD) with illuminated reticle. Seems to have a battery drain issue since it has killed two batteries with little use. All the reviews I have seen, said it is a good optic but it makes me wonder about those insane Thermal long range $2000 optics. How much better are they? Is thermal vision a game changer? I know the theory but lack the experience.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      hi Timehero, i have no experience with thermals

  • @koopsjunta
    @koopsjunta 2 года назад

    Mate, that is a GREAT shirt!!! 😂✊🏻

    • @koopsjunta
      @koopsjunta 2 года назад

      Plus, appreciate the content. Terrific info here.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Thanks Matt!

  • @myeagle79
    @myeagle79 7 месяцев назад

    Hello thank you for all the info. I am currently running a vortex strike eagle optic 5x25 on a 20 moa rail. Firearm is chambered in 6.5 CM. I want to upgrade my rings to the mdt premier scope rings. Do you have any input on optimal height for the rings? Thank you in advance.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  7 месяцев назад +1

      h Mohamad, that depends on the specific rifle it will go on. for example somethin like a remington 700. or a tikka t3x will me MDT premier 34mm Medium height. now if you en with something like a ruger rpr you would need high rings

    • @myeagle79
      @myeagle79 7 месяцев назад

      @@EpikArms yes I have a Ruger RPR gen 3. So would 1.25” or 1.5” be more optimal in your opinion. Thank you for responding as well. I appreciate it and love the channel.

  • @Reculse
    @Reculse 2 года назад

    Hello is it possible to find the range with paralax with a reasonable priced FFP scope up to 200m? I am wondering can it be used for PCP airguns for accurately estimating ranges.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      using the Focus Parallax yes there are other who do it this way, you will need to tape the parallax and mark through marking your distances.

  • @FrancisSalois
    @FrancisSalois 2 года назад +1

    would you recommend the vortex diammondback tactical 5-24x50 as an ultra budget scope or as a comparable option to the arken sh-4 ?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      I would go with the Arken, everything is better, more internal adjustment, zero stop, if i recall better glass. Dont get me wrong the vortex diamondback tactical is a good scope, but there are currently better options available

    • @FrancisSalois
      @FrancisSalois 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms do you know a place in Canada where the Arken is sold ? The Diamondback Tactical is currently selling at 570$ where the Arkens seem to be at 700$

  • @snyderman9791
    @snyderman9791 2 года назад

    You should show some love to the Burris optics company, preferably XTR 2, XTR 3, and the newest XTR Pro. Not crazy affordable but on par with some of the scopes you review! Feedback would be nice.

  • @guillaumegagnon8427
    @guillaumegagnon8427 2 года назад

    Just bought a axis 2 precision 6.5 creedmoor and i'm new to the sport. Looking to spent 1000$ to 1500$ CAD for a scope and want to do long range shooting. What's the best scope i can buy for my rifles?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      hi Guillaume Gagnon, glad you added the CAD that helps me make some recommendations. first thig i would do is look at the used market (pretty much all optics have a lifetime warranty so its a non issue) it will help you save some $. if yo want 2nd focal plane check this one out: www.gunpost.ca/optics/rifle-scopes/owen-sound/zeiss-conquest-v4-6-24x50-shipping-included
      also within that price range I would recommend the
      -Athlon Ares ETR
      -Riton X5 conquer ( I have one for sale)

  • @solderbuff
    @solderbuff 2 года назад +1

    Maybe, in your next "beginner" video start with definitions. Like, what is Moa???

  • @ianwoodward1554
    @ianwoodward1554 2 года назад +1

    I’m a fan of the TRACT, I hope to own one in the next 6 months. Here in Aus it’s a little more difficult to get your hands on one, with importing etc. I’ve really enjoyed your videos, they are a pleasant distraction from work.

  • @solar7927
    @solar7927 2 года назад +4

    got any suggestions for scopes that aren't made in china? preferably one's made in the USA?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +2

      Anything made in the usa is going to be high end, the USO FDN 25x are made in USA and there as good as it gets

    • @hidesinlonggrass3229
      @hidesinlonggrass3229 2 года назад +1

      Falcon M18 I'd like your view. Your Midas TAC was spot on.

  • @frenchyangler935
    @frenchyangler935 9 месяцев назад

    Where can you buy arkens scopes in Canada?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  9 месяцев назад

      Rangeview has them every 3 months or so

  • @AsifKhan-xs2qi
    @AsifKhan-xs2qi 2 года назад

    1st there is long range then extreme long range then ultra long range for ulr there is night force atacr 5-25x56f1 with 120moa Elevation, then vortex razor gen 3hd 6-36x56 same 120 moa but there is Chinese secozoom Ed 4-50x75 with 60moa in it so that is so confusing
    Plus how exactly to find 120 moa scopes on a single platform so I can buy the least priced
    plus there r adjustable scope bases like ivey scope base so how can 120moa b achieved using a 60moa scope with ivey scope base

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      hi Asif those a great options! havent heard of the Secozoom but geez 75mmobjective now thats a telescope!! ive reached out to see if they want it reviewed.

    • @AsifKhan-xs2qi
      @AsifKhan-xs2qi 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms OK boss when done with review can u then b able to tell me how with 60 moa scope and 200 moa ivey scope base how a 2000 meter target can b hit, when u make that video please let me know in reply to see it becaz u know now a days earning livelihood is hard & after that 1 has to rest, I follow ur channel but may miss it 🤗

  • @garyjohns4711
    @garyjohns4711 Год назад

    the Arken has mmmmm poor glass.... and yes I own one, the vortex same money has a little better glass

  • @ronin2963
    @ronin2963 2 года назад

    Brother this is the second time frictionless surfaces have killed you. Here is my recommendation. Go to a bicycle shop and talk to their tech about good polymers and tapes. They will look professional and do the job

  • @paulsouders3489
    @paulsouders3489 3 месяца назад

    What is m o a I hear you saying and I hear it when people talk about red dot Sites ?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  3 месяца назад

      its a different unit of measurment. in scopes you have either moa or MIL. in the case when sonmeones talking about a red dot usually there reffering to the size of the dot typically rifle red dot is 1-2 moa and for a pistol red dot 2-3 moa size

    • @paulsouders3489
      @paulsouders3489 3 месяца назад

      @@EpikArms cool thank you

  • @RobertLopez66
    @RobertLopez66 2 года назад

    What is MOA?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Good question its one of the units of measurement used in riflescopes. Stands for "minutes of angle"

  • @TexasTrained
    @TexasTrained 2 года назад

    The rings that ARKEN sell are Junk..I had 2 sets break in same spot. Most scopes that are worth having start at about $1,500.
    I.have an.ARKEN EP R 6-24x50 that's a decent optic for $450.
    But they don't make h anymore.It had Japanese glass.Their SH mod e ls have China glass.

  • @despoiler79
    @despoiler79 Год назад

    Where to buy Arken Optics in Canada ? I am in Qc

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  Год назад +1

      www.rangeviewsports.ca/product-category/optics/arken-optics/

    • @despoiler79
      @despoiler79 Год назад

      @@EpikArms Just orderer the ep5 in milrad. Thanks man !

  • @projectgothamgtr
    @projectgothamgtr 2 года назад +1

    If you have US Optics money, step up a bit more and get IOR Valdada; they are the final frontier in scopes.

  • @moshevivas
    @moshevivas 2 года назад

    How did you get your Arken here in Canada?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      got it from the states

    • @moshevivas
      @moshevivas 2 года назад +1

      @@EpikArms thank you for the info have a great day

  • @dmc3199
    @dmc3199 11 месяцев назад

    It just dawned on me that you’re a Boogaloo boy!

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  11 месяцев назад

      Lol im actually not, but I find the look suits me!

  • @adamkrolewski4859
    @adamkrolewski4859 Год назад

    How does the Arken compete at $289?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  Год назад

      Yeah I think they are keeping their margins hella tight. That's the only thing I can think of

    • @adamkrolewski4859
      @adamkrolewski4859 Год назад

      @@EpikArms So based on your review, this changes the entry point for the sub 200 yard optic? Thanks for all the great content.

  • @Jimmy.JAEGARN
    @Jimmy.JAEGARN 2 года назад

    Vortex names their venom with xd glass, whats that? Cant find anything about that

    • @jimmymarksberry
      @jimmymarksberry 2 года назад

      I’m not sure myself, but I just bought a venom and I couldn’t be any happier

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Vortex used some xd glass wich in the description of the product usually says extra low dispersion glass

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      @@jimmymarksberry Venom is a great option, right between the arken and titan

    • @Jimmy.JAEGARN
      @Jimmy.JAEGARN 2 года назад +1

      @@jimmymarksberry I bought one aswell, getting it tomorrow 😄 got high hopes

    • @Jimmy.JAEGARN
      @Jimmy.JAEGARN 2 года назад

      @@EpikArms Venom over arken then? Hope i made the right decision to get a venom. Hopefully arrive tomorrow 👌

  • @jdmbraceyourself9860
    @jdmbraceyourself9860 Год назад

    💯✌

  • @raxxtango
    @raxxtango 2 года назад

    ITS A KNOWN....CERTAIN GROUPS WEAR THE HAWAIIAN SHIRTS.

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      Yeah.... I wear em because I like Hawaiian shirts

  • @bokchow2594
    @bokchow2594 2 года назад

    one piece is out ????

  • @garyjohns4711
    @garyjohns4711 2 года назад +1

    WHAT? no NIGHT FORCE.......

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад +1

      lol I only have a SHV 5-20x56 hunting optic in nightforce haven't had the time to put it through the paces yet. so yeah i dont have enough experience with Nightforce yet

  • @michaeldob9526
    @michaeldob9526 Месяц назад

    lol, that's how I justify my spending on rifles and scopes to my wife. I tell her it's our retirement investments. She is dubious. 😮

  • @proppo4924
    @proppo4924 2 года назад

    Wonder how many beginners clicked off the 20th time you said MOA in the first 5 minutes.. thinking what the hell is an MOA?

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      I didn't even think of that! Thanks for pointing that out!

  • @theghastlygamer5326
    @theghastlygamer5326 2 года назад

    Channel called affordable optics recommends 1000 dollar scopes

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  2 года назад

      depends what you want to do, to really be satisfied in the long term, i find it appropriate to spend about 1000 CAD

  • @ericboisselle1145
    @ericboisselle1145 Год назад

    Thanks!

    • @EpikArms
      @EpikArms  Год назад

      Much appreciated Eric!!