As I understand the paperwork, the optic has 45mm eye relief from the rubber cap that is screwed on. The rubber cap also incorpoprates eye reliefe in it as well. I dont think there will be any issue with this putting it on just about anything. I have had my eye dotted twice in my life due to recoil, but it was always due to it being unexpected. Recoil management will be critical, but dooable. :)

HAY MODS, Can we do something about all the Phishing in the Forums??? Please

My shipping label was created on Monday, but I ordered the day of release. They have been working hard to get them in, and out he door. Understand that they inspect each one for QA, sonyou get the quality. The day will come.

Calling it the "EP8" they are placing it in a category with the other EP modles which all use the Japanese Glass. Hopefully that is accurate, otherwise there may be some disappointment. As for where its made, it will be made in China most likely, with US QA like the others. I suspect that is the reason for the delays we are seeing.

They sent an email out that all orders up to June 18th should ship by Aug 25th. As I ordered mine on June 1st (release date), and mine is still in a "Awaiting Processing" it is doubtful that they will meet the Aug 25th date. I expect they will send an email tomorrow with updated timelines, or perhaps it will changed to shipped as they expected. But at this point it is still unclear on actual ship dates. Here is the email info from Aug 11th: Regarding your EP8 order. ARKEN Community, We are writing to address an important matter regarding the recent release of our EP8 1-8X28 LPVO FFP rifle scope. Our production reticles encountered a delay.  The delay has now been resolved, however, delivery dates are being adjusted as we monitor production. Currently orders up to July 18th 2023 and earlier should have an expected shipping date of no later than 08/25/2023. Your trust and support are crucial to us.  Should you have any questions, please contact us at info@arkenopticsusa.com.  For your EP8 order, please use the subject line of "ARKEN EP8 ORDER" or CLICK HERE. Sincerely, ARKEN OPTICS USA

I've see these comments and wonder why I have been so lucky. I sent one email, and the thread has been great. Even in the middle of the night I have received responses. Something must have changed, as I have had a great experience with James C responding very quickly and fixing an order issue. FYI, I used info@arkenopticsusa.com