Arken EP5 5-25x56 FFP vs Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP
Arken EP5 5-25x56 FFP is a 5-25×56 FFP on a 34 mm tube with MRAD turrets; Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP is a 5-25×56 FFP on a 35 mm tube with MRAD turrets. The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP is lighter by 9.2 oz. The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP has more elevation travel, 120.3 MOA to 110 MOA in the same unit. On our last catalog check the Arken EP5 5-25x56 FFP listed for about $1,599 less.
| Spec | ArkenArken EP5 5-25x56 FFP | LeupoldLeupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 M5C3 FFP |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$600 | ~$2,199 |
| Magnification | 5-25× | 5-25× |
| Objective lens | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle | VPR MIL | PR2-MIL |
| Illuminated | Yes | No |
| Turret unit | MRAD | MRAD |
| Per click | 0.1 MRAD (0.36″ at 100 yd) | 0.1 MRAD (0.36″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 32 MRAD (≈110 MOA) | 35 MRAD (≈120.3 MOA) |
| Windage travel | 16 MRAD | 17 MRAD |
| Zero stop | Yes | Yes |
| Turrets | Exposed | Exposed |
| Parallax | Side focus from 25 yd | Side focus from 50 yd |
| Eye relief | 3.4″ | 3.6–3.8″ |
| Field of view | 25.3–4.9 ft at 100 yd | 20.4–4.2 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 34 mm | 35 mm |
| Length | 14″ | 15.7″ |
| Weight | 39.2 oz | 30 oz |
| Country of origin | — | USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty (manufacturing defects, original purchaser) | Lifetime Guarantee |
| Exit pupilest. | 11.2–2.2 mm (5×–25×) | 11.2–2.2 mm (5×–25×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 37.4 at 25× | 37.4 at 25× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 5× | 5× |
| Where to buy | Arken → | Leupold → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.