Arken · Updated October 2026
Arken EP5 5-25x56: price & specs
Arken EP5 5-25x56. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: arkenopticsusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Arken EP5 5-25x56 is listed at $499.98 on arkenopticsusa.com as of 2026-10-20, the cheapest rifle scopes (median $2550); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 36/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 8 in class.
Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Seen at
- arkenopticsusa.com$499.98read
- opticsforce.com$399.99below listread
Each figure is what that seller's own page published on the day we read it — not our price of record, and not a live quote. Follow the link for what it costs right now.
Is the Arken EP5 5-25x56 a good buy?
At $499.98, the Arken EP5 5-25x56 is the cheapest of the 8 rifle scopes we track, where the median is $2550. On the spec sheet, its objective diameter of 56 mm is the highest of the 8, its eye relief of 3.4 in is the lowest of the 7, and its elevation travel mil of 32 is below the median of the 7.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $499.98 Manufacturer (Arken Optics USA) product page for the EP-5 5-25x56 FFP VPR lists a current price of $499.98 (with a compare-at 'Regular price' of $719.99). Authorized dealer Optics Force lists the same MIL variant (MPN EP5-5251VPR) at $399.99 sale / $599.99 regular. Using Arken's own listed $499.98 as the representative US price; both $499.98 and the retailer figures appear verbatim on the pages checked. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arken |
| Released | — |
| Magnification range | 5-25x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 56 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 32 |
| Click value | 0.1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 25.3 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.4 |
| Parallax type | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 14 |
| Weight (oz) | 39.2 |
Source: arkenopticsusa.com (read 2026-10-20) · corroborated by opticsforce.com (read 2026-07-11).
How we checked
The Arken Optics USA manufacturer page confirms this is the exact EP-5 5-25x56 FFP Illuminated VPR (34mm tube, Zero Stop) — the original EP-5, not the EP-5 GENII sibling ($599.98) — and provides a full verbatim spec table: 5-25x, 56mm objective, 34mm tube, First Focal Plane, illuminated (red) reticle, 32 MIL / 110 MOA elevation, 1/10 MIL turrets, 25.3-4.9 ft @100 Yards FOV, 3.4 in eye relief, side parallax adjustment, 14 in length, 39.2 oz; it lists $499.98 (compare-at $719.99), though the page also shows a Shopify 'demo store' banner. Authorized dealer Optics Force independently corroborates every spec value verbatim for the MIL variant (MPN EP5-5251VPR) and prices it at $399.99 sale / $599.99 regular; EABCO further confirms the 1/10 MIL adjustment and FFP/VPR/AZS identity. click value is formatted as '0.1 MRAD' per methodology (pages state the equivalent '1/10 MIL' for this MIL model).
Is the Arken EP5 5-25x56 worth it vs cheaper rifle scopes?
Arken EP5 5-25x56 against its closest cheaper and pricier rifle scopes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked
| Product | Price | Magnification range | Objective diameter (mm) | Tube diameter (mm) | Focal plane | Reticle illuminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arken EP5 5-25x56 this | $499.98 | 5-25x | 56 | 34 | FFP | Yes |
| Primary Arms GLx 4-16x50 FFP | $749.99 | 4-16x | 50 | 30 | FFP | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Arken EP5 5-25x56 cost?
The Arken EP5 5-25x56 has a US price of $499.98 (Manufacturer (Arken Optics USA) product page for the EP-5 5-25x56 FFP VPR lists a current price of $499.98 (with a compare-at 'Regular price' of $719.99). Authorized dealer Optics Force lists the same MIL variant (MPN EP5-5251VPR) at $399.99 sale / $599.99 regular. Using Arken's own listed $499.98 as the representative US price; both $499.98 and the retailer figures appear verbatim on the pages checked.), as of 2026-10-20.
How does the Arken EP5 5-25x56 compare on price?
At $499.98, the Arken EP5 5-25x56 is the cheapest of the 8 rifle scopes we track, where the median is $2550.
What are the Arken EP5 5-25x56's key specs?
Arken EP5 5-25x56 (Arken): Magnification range 5-25x, Objective diameter (mm) 56, Tube diameter (mm) 34, Focal plane FFP, Reticle illuminated. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-20.
Price of record: $499.98 at arkenopticsusa.com, 2026-10-20. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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