I installed a new Arken scope and finally got to the range on Sunday to sight-in and test it. Incredible glass and I was quickly confident enough in the scope to tape some quarters up:
The rifle is a Savage 10T in .308 - 24" 1:10 barrel. Ammo was FC brass, Win primer, 44.1gr Varget under a 175gr SMK.
I'm pleased - for $449, this scope was an incredible buy. New company based in Texas, established by an ex-SEAL - many respected shooters are saying that this compares to optics 3 times the price in terms of clarity, repeatability and accuracy of tracking.
Oh yes - I'd also taken a young close-protection guy with me to give him some pointers and a little decent time behind a long-gun. He was thrilled to take home his 3 shot-up quarters, so I think I'll do more of that in the future; it's super fun and inspiring to do.