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Arken Optics EP8 1-8x28 LPVO First Focal Plane Riflescope 34mm Tube

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Features

  • KL Box Reticle: The EP8 features the innovative KL Box reticle (short for "Known Length"), a patent-pending BDC (Bullet Drop Compensation) design. This intuitive reticle is specifically engineered to enhance your effectiveness in high-stress environments.The outside numbers of the KL Box reticle extend diagonally below the centerline, correlating to distances in yards. This provides you with quick and accurate distance estimation, essential for precision shooting.
  • Frame and Fire: By framing a silhouette target in the appropriate KL box, the user is able to rapidly identify distance by simultaneously using shoulder width and torso height to calculate point of aim. With combat effectiveness in mind, this reticle allows for easy interpolation for any distance within the intended operational limits of a 1-8 allowing the user to acquire and process information faster and put effective rounds down range.
  • Waterproof and Shockproof: A single piece tube constructed from aircraft grade aluminum ensures strength and shockproof performance. O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged, delivers waterproof and fogproof performance. Adaptability in a wide range of shooting scenarios.Upgrade your optics game with the EP8 LPVO from Arken Optics and experience the difference for yourself.

Brand: Arken Optics


Color: Matte Black


Style: FFP


Product Dimensions: 10.31"L x 2"W x 2"H


Sport: Hunting, Shooting


Item Weight: 21 Ounces


Material: Aluminum


Magnification Maximum: 8 x


Objective Lens Diameter: 34 Millimeters


Magnification Minimum: 1 x


Brand: ‎Arken Optics


Color: ‎Matte Black


Style: ‎FFP


Product Dimensions: ‎10.31"L x 2"W x 2"H


Sport: ‎Hunting, Shooting


Item Weight: ‎21 Ounces


Material: ‎Aluminum


Magnification Maximum: ‎8 x


Objective Lens Diameter: ‎34 Millimeters


Magnification Minimum: ‎1 x


Compatible Devices: ‎Rifle


Mounting Type: ‎Picatinny Mount


Night vision: ‎No


Field Of View: ‎14.56 Feet


Model Name: ‎EP8


Manufacturer: ‎ARKEN


Reticle Type: ‎BDC


UPC: ‎850065806112


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎12


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎12.2 x 3.5 x 3.35 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.97 Kilograms


Brand Name: ‎Arken Optics


Warranty Description: ‎Lifetime


Suggested Users: ‎unisex-adult


Included Components: ‎Lenscaps, Throw Levers


Size: ‎1-8x28


Date First Available: September 23, 2023


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  • Best features:quality:price LPVO
Shopping for a new LPVO and a friend recommended I take a look at Arken. Glad I did! The EP-8 has everything I was looking for, and I looked at all of them. I wanted this build to reach out to 400(+), so I wanted more than the typical 6x LPVO but was beginning to think that would fall outside my budget. The Arken EP-8 has more than I hoped for with additional 2x power, larger tube, and a First Focal Plane reticle to boot! But is it any good? I can tell you the glass is exceedingly clear with very little distortion. Better than most. At 1x it's a fantastic, very fast, both eyes open, pointer. I rarely lean over to my red dot now. Even when tightened up to 8x, it's easy to get a full pipe and acquire target. Light off or on, the reticle is highly visible. At 6x-8x, the KLBOX (Known Length Bullet Drop Compensating) reticle is very intuitive and combines ranging, and BDC with holds in the same ladder. It's also dead on out to 400 with a 50/200 zero, throwing 62 grain 556 with a 0.30ish BC. I just don't imagine the need to target anything much past that. CONs? The flip up covers are loud. A few mods solved that. The zoom requires some effort to get it moving and until you're used to it, you might have to reacquire your target. Conversely, It won't bump off set easily either. PROs: It's an affordable, high quality 8x-28 FFP LVPO scope that's feature rich. Vortex, PA, Sig don't hit the same marks, and their Japanese glass and overseas manufacturing is no better until you double the money. Arken is designed in the USA, built in their own plant in China, and has a transferable, lifetime warranty. Buy it. Try it. You'll love it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2025 by FastElvis

  • A great mid-range scope at a great price!
First off, I want to say that I LOVE this scope. It is a great deal for the price and should fit needs for any hunters who aren't trying to snipe their game from half a mile away. It is built well, is easy to adjust and has a great reticle. It comes with bikini covers and flip-up hard covers for both lenses as well. Arken Optics also has AMAZING customer service who are quick to reply and please their customers. My original flip-up eyepiece cover had a little difficulty staying on when traversing the woods, but after messaging Arken, the company mailed me a new pack of BOTH flip-up covers free of charge and the new one works absolutely perfectly! I would highly recommend this scope to any person looking for a quality scope at a pleasantly surprising price point! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2025 by Mary W.

  • Almost sent back, but im happy I didnt
I couldn't be happier with this purchase. The fit and finish, quality of the optic, and glass clarity are all great for the price. The glass on this will not compete with a Nightforce SHV or Vortex PST gen ii, but does very well against any scope in the sub $800 range I've looked through (i worked in the industry selling optics for almost 3 years, I've looked through a LOT of optics). While I am very happy with this optic and it has been mounted on my go to AR, I almost sent it back when I first received it. When I took it out of the box and was checking eye box and glass clarity prior to mounting, I could not seem to get the 1x to be usable with a massive amount of distortion. 24hrs later the mount from Arken arrived (another great product, would give it 5 stars) and I decided to mount it just in case it was the way I was holding it. It wasn't. But, after alot of time playing with the diopter and adjusting, it is not 99% set. I may do some final tweaks at the range to find the happy medium between 1x and 8x for the diopter setting. That said, 1x is now very very usable with little distortion, I won't say 0 but its almost unnoticeable. Very happy I gave it a chance to mount and adjust before returning it. If youre on the fence about this optic, I would honestly recommend giving it a try. I still own much higher end scopes and won't be switching everything I have to an Arken product. But they do fill their role nicely and offer a ton of product for the money. While I have not tested the reticle myself at distance ranging unknown targets, I have seen many reviews and I do think the reticle is extremely intuitive and usable for the average owner, with just a little practice. If you want a LPVO, I highly suggest you give this one a try ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2025 by Matthew

  • Awesome bang for the buck that is not for everyone
Updated: 2k plus rounds later, I really like this thing. The reticle seems to work pretty well ranging out to 400 (longest run I've got) and holds zero with no issues. Let's be honest here, you're either going to embrace the reticle on the EP8 for what it does or you're going to hate the thing. Quick Pro's Brighter than expected illumination Better than normal light transmission with the 34mm tube 1x is really good for a budget optic and the reticle is easy to use for close shooting Nice adjustments with audible and tactile clicks Quick Con's It is heavy the 1x reticle has a circle that is far larger than functionally usable the "killbox" reticle is not a precision option I prefer Vortex and Primary Arms for LPVOs, but this is a solid option as long as you understand that it is not really designed for precision shooting but it set up for a fighting platform. The "box" system, at magnification, does give a good general index for ranging a target and getting good center mass hits. Using this at range, don't expect X-ring hits, but it'll do what it is supposed to accomplish (to put it in the most amazon-speak way possible). Adjusting magnification takes a little effort so I'm not worried it is going to change when the wind blows but it doesn't fight you. Tracking is good and zeroed nicely so it is solid at 200 if you do your job. Overall, this is a win and a recommendation if you don't have Trijicon or Nightforce money to spend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024 by JD

  • It’s worth every penny
This LPVO is awesome for CQB and quick shots. The glass is crystal clear and lets you hit targets no problem. This is the third one I’ve bought, and I’m gonna slap it on a Ruger SFAR .308 with a 16-inch barrel. Had some hiccups with delivery at first, but Amazon sorted it out right away. Now it comes with front and rear lens caps included. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025 by yoel Chavez

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