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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?

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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.