Collection: Arken

Arken Optics Scopes and Mounts in South Africa

Arken Optics has built a following among precision shooters for offering first focal plane glass and solid mechanics at prices well below the established names. NeonSales carries 2 Arken products, from R1,449 for a 34mm precision mount up to R6,749 for the EP8 1-8x28 LPVO.

What Arken products does NeonSales stock?

• EP8 1-8x28: first focal plane LPVO with MOA reticle
• Rigid precision mount: 34mm, 0 MOA

What an LPVO is for

Low power variable optic. At 1x it behaves essentially like a red dot, both eyes open, fast on a close target. Wind it up to 8x and it becomes a magnified optic for identifying and engaging at distance. One scope covering both jobs is the appeal, and it removes the compromise of choosing between a red dot and a magnified scope.

First focal plane means the reticle scales with magnification, so the MOA subtensions stay correct at any power rather than only at maximum. On an LPVO that is genuinely useful, since you may be holding over at 8x and shooting instinctively at 1x.

The mount matters

A 34mm tube needs a 34mm mount, and this one is 0 MOA, meaning no built-in elevation bias. That is the right choice for general use. Angled mounts, typically 20 or 30 MOA, exist to buy back turret travel for very long range work, and they are unnecessary and unhelpful on an LPVO.

Common questions

Will the mount fit my rifle? It needs a Picatinny rail and a 34mm scope tube. Check both before ordering, since neither is adjustable.

Is 1-8x enough magnification? For most work inside a few hundred metres, yes. Past that, a dedicated higher magnification scope is the better tool.

Is the reticle illuminated? Check the individual listing. Illumination matters on an LPVO at 1x, where a fine reticle can be hard to pick up quickly.

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