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Just finished my new M5E1 with a 20" Faxon barrel. I borrowed a Vortex PST 4x16 off another rifle and had a difficult time finding the right sight picture and lock-up for the PST stock. Bought an Arken 4x16 scope and mount tonight with the hope of better results. The precision guys at the range are AI reps running $12k firesticks. Their advice is to spend more money. My wife is important in my life so budget is critical. Does anyone run an M5E1 with an Arken scope?

30 comments

30 Comments

Jeff Allen

Nov 07, 2021

p.s. The folks at Arken are onto something good. I'm no optics connoisseur. Been using open sights for many moons. Wasn't planning on a second purchase this year but after getting the first scope mounted and zeroed on the .308 getting a second Arken scope for the 5.56 was a no-brainer. Just wished we could make these here at home.

krw62756

Nov 07, 2021

Love the Silencer , nice build

Jeff Allen

Nov 07, 2021

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Thank you. SilencerCo Hybrid 46. Part of my "cheap-guy" plan. It works well on my MSRs and the one handgun I have a threaded barrel on.

krw62756

Nov 07, 2021

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@Jeff Allen

how good does it work and is it worth it

Jeff Allen

Nov 07, 2021

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@krw62756 It works well for my old ears. Wished I had one 30 yrs ago. Green Tip 5.56 w/suppressor in 16" barrel is a bit quieter than .22 LR sans/suppressor. .308 has a softer bark but not going to ninja anything. My Glock 17 is a hoot suppressed :-) The can is as long as the pistol but when you get passed that, it really is fun. Still wear electronic ear muffs but it is a more pleasant experience. I'm not loading sub-sonic rounds. Worth? If you catch parts on sale and have some patience the cost doesn't hurt so much. Paying for a tax stamp is a bit of government over-reach because of the "ninja" fear from gun-grabbers. To me, it is worth the hassle and cost.

Glock is heavier than the can. Runs well. No hiccups with feeding while using a firm double-hand grip. Plink of steel plates seems louder than the bullet sound.

Jeff Allen

Nov 06, 2021

Got my second Arken Scope in this week and mounted it on my other "New" build. A Ballistics Advantage 20" fluted barrel in 5.56 built on Marine Corp A5 parameters. Most AP parts with Velocity trigger. Had to zero on 50 yd. range because a bunch of IPSC "guys" had the 100 yd. range tied up.

Darndest thing... Ist time I ever saw a pistolero wearing his wife's yoga pants.

hdttrucking

Nov 07, 2021

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@Jeff Allen only about a hundred bucks more than the Balistic Disadvantage barrel...

Jeff Allen

Nov 07, 2021

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@hdttrucking Checked them out. That would be a good, long-range thumper. 3 lb. fluted barrel with .875 gas block. See why you like Wilson.

hdttrucking

Nov 07, 2021

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@Jeff Allen yes I like the 1/2 moa or less 5 shot at 100 yards with match ammo .

dkrat243

Nov 04, 2021

Nice setups gang! 👍

hdttrucking

Nov 03, 2021

24 INCH AR-15 77 gr sierra OTMs out to 1000 yards....

hdttrucking

Nov 04, 2021

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@Jeff Allen what you can't really see well is the cryptic coatings BCG. I use no oil, zero oil with this BCG. No oil to collect dirt and powder residue that leads to failures!

Jeff Allen

Nov 04, 2021

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@hdttrucking I was impressed with your rifle. A cryptic coated BCG? No oil? Outstanding! Using a suppressor, I get more gas and residue but it sure is tender on my ears ;-)

hdttrucking

Nov 04, 2021

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@Jeff Allen ya look them up cryptic coatings slickest bcg on the market almost zero drag and my mystic black BCG has about 2500 rounds on it and wipe it down with nothing but a micro fiber rag, no cleaning chemicals and the BCG looks brand new... no scratches or wear marks anywhere ...

krw62756

Oct 17, 2021

I hear their very good barrels. I build a AR 15 about 2 year’s ago love it too. Enjoy them both

loolhuudoo

Nov 24, 2021

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i love those scope mounts, they do hold zero also, i have several from 1 in to 34mm.

krw62756

Nov 24, 2021

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@hdttrucking

never a problem, like it a lot

krw62756

Nov 24, 2021

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@loolhuudoo

yes they do, haven’t had any problems yet.

Jeff Allen

Oct 17, 2021

Nice build krw62756! Screaming Eagle and Southpaw setup. I went with the AP Nitride BCG and a Velocity trigger. I have no complaints with my builds using Ballistic Advantage (AP Barrels) but the Faxon caught my eye and wanted to give them a try.

krw62756

Oct 17, 2021

Couldn’t get both pictures so here they are. A great combo

krw62756

Oct 17, 2021

Toy will love it, I do Areo, Ballistic advantage barrel Phil 0BCG and trigger you’ll recognize the rest

krw62756

Oct 17, 2021

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Fail Zero BCG & Trigger

Jeff Allen

Oct 17, 2021

Nice rifle, Randall! I can see you have your ocular lined up with the t-handle and you are using the Arken mount. Good starting place for me. I also see you had room behind the scope mount for BUIS. My American Defense Recon mount isn't a good fit for my new build.

Dropped my facebook account 10 yrs ago so that isn't a good avenue to exchange info.

Unknown member

Oct 17, 2021

You can also ask ton of folks over at the Arken Optics USA Info facebook group too.. real owners.. with all kinds of other info and resources as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArkenOpticsUSA/

Unknown member

Oct 17, 2021

I run my POF 6.5 cm with a Arken SH4 6-24x50 for the money its hard to beat and it built like a tank with full warranty backing it up. They run well for me.