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Arken Optics EP8 1-8x28 LPVO Rifle Scope, FFP First Focal Plane, 34mm Tube, Illuminated Reticle, Waterproof

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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


Item Weight: 21 Ounces


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


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


Reticle Type: BDC


Item Weight: 21 Ounces


Brand Name: Arken Optics


UPC: 850065806112


Global Trade Identification Number: 12


Model Number: 1-8x28


Color: Matte Black


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Quality is not lost because of affordability
Incredible optic for the money. The glass is incredibly clear and the adjust from one magnification to the other makes the reticle extremely versatile. The illumination has 2 night vision settings that are extremely useful with night vision optics, and even those settings are too low sometimes. while the highest illumination settings are extremely bright perfect for daytime direct sunlight shooting. I’ve used the optic on multiple hunts now. I am extremely confident on the functionality and the reliability for it to hold my zero. It also looks incredible and extremely easy to use for beginner shooters. I will be buying more optics from Arken. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026 by Joseph Hogan

  • 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.

  • 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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