Arken Optics Zulus Pro and Cons. Is a Digital Day/Night Scope right for you? Hassle?
In this content i talk about my time behind the Arken Optics Zulus and Zulus LRF. I have had these Day/Night Scopes mounted to both rimfire and centerfire rifles. I discuss what i feel are great features of using this type of scope as well as some situations that are setbacks. My Zulus digital optics have held up well and are performing as they should. You do however need to keep up with the processes and know how of using the features vs a standard optic. The recordability is great as is the inferred night vision. Battery life is good as is the accuracy of range finder. Most of the setbacks stem from the "digital" aspects. Monitoring battery life, recall of how to use the menue and the delay of turning the unit on during hunting.
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Your channel is so underrated. Your reviews are amazing, and you present great information. Please keep making these videos!
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
I really appreciate the compliment. Thank you.
I agree the fine reticle is hard to see in daylight mode at times. I wish the brightness of the reticle was adjustable.
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Me too
Hey, great info! You’ve probably answered this question 1000 times, but I just found your channel. Can you tell me what gun vise is behind you in this video? Thanks in advance!
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Tipton Best Vice
Great review . I was curious: What is the lag time between the scope and let's say your phone . I know from personal use the AGM Adder is 0 lag and ATN 4k pro is 1-2 seconds. On the ATN thor4 the lag would get longer the longer you were connected. I use both for ratting with a couple of pcp air rifle. The reason I ask is I've been looking for a LRF night scope for ratting.
@RugerGundog
16 күн бұрын
I didn't notice any. The processing is very quick
@KevinMcGrath-777
12 күн бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but once the data is loaded to the scope from the app on the phone .. The calculations are independent of the app ... It should be instant .
I mounted mine on an Umarex Notos PCP rifle. They appear to be made for each other. I use the combo for pest control in my suburban backyard. It's near perfect.
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Awesome. Fun stuff
Would love to hear more details on the discrepancies you found with the built in ballistics calculator and your known data. Appreciate your comments and would really like to see night time footage on a centerfire at some point if you're taking requests.
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
I do plan to fire at night, yes. As for ballistics. I've working through issues. Basically having to slow the velocity to get it to track out properly
@Cope1041
Ай бұрын
@@RugerGundog I also have had some pretty massive discrepancies with some of my pellets, One particular pellet I changed the BC to .5, Yes that is .5 not the .024 that is about the normal, Now it tracks almost perfect out to 100 yards Edit: I do absolutely love the scope and so much I bought a 2nd one and like you stated there is a STEEP learning curve.
@KevinMcGrath-777
12 күн бұрын
@@RugerGundogtry tweaking the bc values to manipulate trajectory To sync with the calculators path ..
on the lrf version you can turn the ffp off i don't know if the non lrf version can do this
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
What part of the menu?
how is the clarity at night? could it be used for coyote hunting on 223 platform?
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Very clear. Yes I would be comfortable taking shots 300y spotting out past 500
ok cool video.. so now questions...im in my stand the scope is off and i see a deer coming... How long does it take to turn on &:be ready to take shoot??
@RugerGundog
22 күн бұрын
3 to 5 seconds.
@lylewalters909
22 күн бұрын
@RugerGundog ok that's not bad but I'm guessing having the battery pack might be the better way to go. In Nw MI where I hunt sometimes that's all I have to identify n make sure he meets the restrictions we have up there.
@duane.pearce
13 күн бұрын
It has an 8 hour battery time, I'd just leave it on
I love my Arken Zulus day/night scope. Although I do wish it came in 1x to 5x which would be mint for zero to 200 yards even 300 yards. I also took the eye relief off the back much better site picture. Other than this it’s a great little scope that is very versatile day or night.
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Yea they are fun
@mattmoore9166
Ай бұрын
3-12X currently available in Europe, coming to US.
@malin7919
Ай бұрын
3X version comes with LRF which adds weight, size and price. I understand they are catering to shooters but LRF & BC are unnecessary for border security and other applications.
Great review, keep up the good work, but that picatinny mount rattling is so distracting.
@RugerGundog
18 күн бұрын
Yea..it's high!
Coyote hunter here in Michigan Arken is awesome..they were kind enough to send me the non lrf version to evaluate .. Its so nice i forked out the cash for the lrf version ...its on the way It will be on my dedicated after sunset rifle .. Probably my 6.5 creedmore ...suppressed .. Ive got their EP5 on my 22 250 AI for daylight yote killin. Ill do a great review on this once i plug in the ballistics into the calculator and validate my load is tracking. . Most likely 95 grain AMax Hornady Scootin along . The video recording should be nice
@RugerGundog
16 күн бұрын
Awesome. We should link up. What part MI are you in? I run both Zulus
@KevinMcGrath-777
12 күн бұрын
@RugerGundog Hey sorry for the delay .. Sure love to. I'm SE...Brooklyn ...Irish Hills
Where is the best place to purchase one?
@RugerGundog
22 күн бұрын
I buy direct arken
I have this optic and I find 3 major issues with it. 1. The reticle is way too small and despite having a redshot iris on it, during the day the reticle being so small is extremely difficult to see. 2. The manual is terrible. 3. I have had it shut off during a shot. My main issue is the tiny reticle. Arken is aware but doesn’t seem to care to fix the issue.
@RugerGundog
Ай бұрын
Im hoping for a software update. In mean time I use a diff style reticle.
@kylefreemason
Ай бұрын
@@RugerGundogWhich reticle number do you like?
The only thing wrong with this Arken Zulus is it's not EMP proof.
@RugerGundog
8 күн бұрын
Well...ya got me there.
Man I just want to scope I can see at night with I don't want Bluetooth I don't want my phone hooked up I don't want to record I just want to shoot at night Anybody make anything like that
@RugerGundog
24 күн бұрын
You use it simple too. It will totally get the job done.
This waffle is not of any use to me when trying to buy, I want to see actual coverage in a live situation of just what the scope can or cannot do in daylight/night time & the ease of doing it,....
@RugerGundog
13 күн бұрын
Well was not as much intent this video. I've got a few others with footage.
@me2ontube
5 күн бұрын
Tibersauras Rex has a good video too