Arken EP-8 1-8×28 FFP LPVO — KLGRID / KLBOX, 34mm Tube

The Arken EP-8 1-8×28 FFP is Arken’s low-power variable optic (LPVO) — an 8x zoom ratio, top-tier Japanese ED (J-ED) glass and a true First Focal Plane reticle in a 34mm tube built for fast, close-range work that still holds up out to distance. It ships factory-mounted on Arken’s Rigid Precision Mount with a full accessory kit, so it’s ready to bolt onto a rifle and zero straight out of the box.

Key features

• Top-tier Japanese ED glass: J-ED fluoride glass for minimal chromatic aberration and a bright, high-contrast sight picture at both ends of the zoom range.
• True 1x low end: Genuine 1x magnification for fast, both-eyes-open target acquisition up close, with 8x on tap for longer shots.
• True FFP reticle: The reticle grows and shrinks with magnification, so holdovers stay accurate at every power setting, not just one.
• 34mm tube: A larger, stiffer main tube than the usual 30mm LPVO for more mechanical travel and mounting rigidity under recoil.
• Illuminated reticle: Red illumination for fast acquisition in low light, with dedicated NV-compatible brightness settings.
• Comes factory-mounted: Arrives fitted to Arken’s Rigid Precision Mount (34mm, 0 MOA), with a throw lever, flip-up covers, turret caps and a full toolkit included.

Choose your reticle: KLGRID or KLBOX

KLGRID (MIL) — a fine crosshair with a dense holdover grid beneath, giving precise ranging and wind-hold reference points for shooters who dial or hold in MILs.

KLBOX (MOA/BDC) — a bracketed, bullet-drop-style holdover ladder built around MOA subtensions, designed for a fast, uncluttered sight picture when you need to hold and shoot quickly.

Full specifications

Magnification	1-8x
Objective lens	28mm
Tube diameter	34mm
Focal plane	FFP (First Focal Plane)
Reticle options	KLGRID (MIL), KLBOX (MOA/BDC)
Turret adjustment	0.1 MIL / 0.25 MOA per click
Turret rotation	Counter-clockwise (CCW)
Elevation / windage travel	30 MRAD / 110 MOA
Eye relief	3.74 in
Field of view	121.15–14.56 ft @ 100 yds
Illumination	Red illuminated reticle, NV-compatible settings
Length	10.31 in
Weight	21 oz (approx. 0.60kg)
Finish	Matte black
In the box	Scope with Rigid Precision Mount (34mm, 0 MOA), CR2032 battery, throw lever, flip-up covers, tethered lens cover, turret caps, torx wrench, battery cap tool, cleaning cloth, manual (sunshade not included)

Who it’s for

The EP-8 1-8×28 is built for shooters who want one optic that covers both close, fast engagements and longer precision shots — 3-gun, home defence carbines, and general-purpose AR-platform rifles. Arriving factory-mounted with a full accessory kit means less setup and fewer compatibility questions than buying scope and mount separately, and the choice between KLGRID and KLBOX lets you match the reticle to how you already dial and hold.

Warranty

Backed by Arken’s lifetime warranty: Australian purchases are covered under the same global policy — if it fails to perform as advertised, it will be repaired or replaced.