Arken Optics
Arken SH-4J GENII 6-24x50 FFP
Entry-tier FFP precision scope with 34mm tube, Japanese ELD glass, AZS zero stop, and 32 MIL elevation travel for around $400.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $330
- Weight
- 2 lb 4.6 oz
- Brand
- Arken Optics
- Category
- long-range-scope
Features
- •6-24x magnification
- •50mm objective
- •VHR or VPR FFP reticle (MIL or MOA)
- •32 MIL / 108 MOA elevation
- •34mm tube with AZS zero stop
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Arken Optics 6-24X50 34mm Tube First Focal Plane Rifle Scope, MRAD, VPR, SH4J-6241VPR
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Overview
The Arken SH-4J GENII 6-24x50 FFP is the cheapest serious precision scope on this list and one of the few sub-$400 optics with first focal plane glass, a 34mm tube, and a real zero stop. It sits below the EP-5 in Arken's lineup but retains the AZS (Arken Zero Stop), Japanese ELD glass, and lifetime warranty.
Buyers choose between VHR and VPR reticle layouts and MIL or MOA turrets with 0.1 MIL or 1/4 MOA clicks. Elevation travel is 32 MIL (108 MOA) with 8 MIL or 20 MOA per turret revolution. Side parallax adjusts from 25 yards to infinity. At 36.6 oz it is heavy for the magnification range, but the tube hardware is built to take recoil and abuse.
The SH-4J fits the shooter building a first precision rifle on a budget, the Production-class PRS competitor needing a legal optic under the price cap, or the hunting/field rifle that does not justify a $1,500+ scope. Reticle and turret performance are good for the price; do not expect glass to compete with mid-tier ($800-1,500) optics on edge resolution or low-light contrast.
Key Features
- First focal plane VHR or VPR reticle (MIL or MOA)
- Japanese ELD glass
- 34mm aircraft-grade aluminum tube
- AZS (Arken Zero Stop) tactile mechanical zero stop
- 32 MIL (108 MOA) elevation, 10 MIL (34 MOA) windage travel
- 8 MIL / 20 MOA per turret revolution
- Side parallax 25 yards to infinity
- Red illumination
- Lifetime warranty
Pros
- +Cheapest serious FFP precision scope with a real zero stop
- +34mm tube and 32 MIL travel on par with much pricier optics
- +VHR or VPR reticle choice to match shooter preference
- +Lifetime warranty
- +Fits Production-class PRS price caps
Cons
- −Heavy at 36.6 oz for 6-24x range
- −Windage travel (10 MIL) is shorter than the EP-5 (16 MIL)
- −Glass clarity trails the EP-5 slightly despite Japanese ELD spec
- −8 MIL per revolution requires more turret rotation than ideal for full PRS dialing
- −Battery (CR2032) not included
Detailed Specifications
- Magnification
- 6-24x
- Objective Diameter
- 50mm
- tubeDiameter
- 34mm
- Reticle
- VHR or VPR FFP (MIL or MOA)
- Eye Relief
- 3.5 inches
- Field of View
- 20.88-5.22 ft @ 100 yds
- Adjustment Type
- 0.1 MIL or 1/4 MOA per click
- Adjustment Range
- 32 MIL (108 MOA) elevation / 10 MIL (34 MOA) windage
- Battery Type
- CR2032 (not included)
- Length
- 14.1 inches
- Material
- Aircraft-grade aluminum
- Waterproof Rating
- Yes (nitrogen purged)
- price
- $329.99 typical street / $412.49 direct sale
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