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When Arken introduced the EP5 three years ago, they disrupted the scope market by offering quality long-range optics at what many considered a budget price; they helped bring PRS to us Poors. This year, they brought out the EP-5 Gen 2.

Externally, the Gen 2 improvements are subtle changes. The battery cap was redesigned to comply with Federal child-safety regulations requiring devices powered by coin batteries to be only accessible by tools. The Gen 2 has a slightly larger diameter diopter lens, improving the eye box (though the EP5 still has a tight eye box). The Gen 2 retains the EP5’s quality turrets with its simple and repeatable zero stop.

The key improvement is in the performance of its ED glass. The Gen 2 offers more contrast and a truer color balance. The difference is subtle but noticeable when comparing the Gen 1 and Gen 2 side by side.

The EP5 Gen 1 is still an excellent scope and if you already have a Gen 1, I would stick with it. But the Gen 2 is demonstrably better, and well worth the price.

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SPECS

EP5 Gen II

Magnification: 5-25x

Objective: 56mm

Tube Size: 34 mm

Eye Relief: 3.4 inches

FOV: 25.3-4.9 ft @100 Yards

Click Adj:  1/10 MIL or 1/4 MOA

Focal Plane: First

Elevation Adj. 32 MIL or 110 MOA

Windage Adj. 16 MIL or 55 MOA

Adj. Per Revolution: 10 MIL/25 MOA

Parallax: 25Yds – Infinity

Weight: 39.2 oz

Battery: CR2032