Arken SH-4 GenII 4-16×50 Scope

Description

Arken SH-4 GenII 4-16×50 Scope

The Arken SH-4 GenII scope gives long-range shooters a first focal plane platform built to hold a true point of aim from the bottom of its zoom range to the top. Because the reticle grows and shrinks with magnification, every holdover on the illuminated VPR MOA reticle stays accurate whether you’re dialed to 4x or run all the way out to 16x — no math to correct for power setting.

The 34mm tube houses Arken’s AZS zero stop system, so once you’ve confirmed a zero, the elevation turret has a tactile, mechanical stop that keeps you from cranking past it under stress. Elevation and windage turrets click audibly and tactically, and since the turrets deliver 20 MOA per revolution, tracking a full revolution during a long-range correction is easy to keep count of. Side parallax runs from 25 yards to infinity, which matters once you’re stretching this glass out toward its working distance. Arken built the SH-4 series for precision marksmen who need repeatable long-range accuracy, though it holds up just as well for hunters and dynamic shooters who need speed in the field.

Key Features — Arken SH-4 GenII Scope

• First focal plane (FFP) illuminated red VPR MOA reticle — subtensions stay accurate at any magnification
• AZS (Arken Zero Stop) system for a repeatable, tactile return to zero
• 34mm mono-tube for added elevation travel and rigidity
• 4-16x zoom range with a 50mm objective for light gathering at distance
• Side parallax adjustment from 25 yards to infinity
• Tactile, audible turrets delivering 20 MOA per revolution
• Sunshade, tethered lens cover, and CR2032-powered illumination included
• Backed by Arken’s Lifetime Warranty

Why This Product Stands Out

What separates the SH-4 GenII from a lot of scopes in this price range is that Arken didn’t cut corners on the mechanical side to hit a number. The AZS zero stop is a good example — once it’s set, you can crank the elevation turret hard during a stage or a hunt and know it’ll stop exactly where your zero lives, rather than spinning past it and losing your dope mid-string.

The FFP reticle is what makes this a genuine precision tool rather than just a hunting scope with extra magnification. Since the VPR reticle scales with the image, holdovers for wind and drop read true at any power setting, which is the entire point of paying for first focal plane glass in the first place. That consistency is what PRS shooters and long-range hunters are actually buying when they choose an FFP scope over a cheaper second focal plane option.

At 35.6 oz and 13.4 inches, the SH-4 GenII stays reasonable on a precision bolt gun or a heavier AR platform without turning the rifle into a dedicated bench gun. Paired with the 34mm tube’s extra elevation travel, it’s built to stay on target as distances stretch well past where a standard 30mm tube runs out of adjustment.

Ideal Use Cases

• Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and long-range competition
• Extended-range target and load-development work
• Tactical and duty rifle applications requiring repeatable dialing
• Long-range predator and varmint hunting

Technical Specifications

Compatibility Information

Mount Compatibility: The 34mm mono-tube accepts any quality 34mm scope ring or mount — given the scope’s weight and objective size, a magnum-recoil-rated mount is worth the upgrade on harder-kicking precision rifles.

Rail Compatibility: Mounts to standard Picatinny and Weaver rail systems found on most precision and tactical rifle platforms.

Manufacturer: Arken Optics | Model: SH4GII-4160VPR | Type: Riflescope | UPC: 850065806310 | SKU: 195731