Arken Zulus - User experiences

[mealiejimmie]

If you have 2 guns obviously with a separate profiles on the zulus, will each profile save the zero for the different guns when you re-mount on each of the guns or do you need to re-zero?
Cheers.

You need to zero each combination of scope and rifle and save the zero for each combination as a separate zero profile
Then, when you put the scope on any particular rifle you simply go into the zeroing menu and select the previously zeroed profile for that rifle

Cheers

Bruce

 

[yarns]

You need to zero each combination of scope and rifle and save the zero for each combination as a separate zero profile

You need to zero each combination of scope and rifle and save the zero for each combination as a separate zero profile
Then, when you put the scope on any particular rifle you simply go into the zeroing menu and select the previously zeroed profile for that rifle

Cheers

Bruce

Then, when you put the scope on any particular rifle you simply go into the zeroing menu and select the previously zeroed profile for that rifle

Cheers

Bruce

You need to zero each combination of scope and rifle and save the zero for each combination as a separate zero profile
Then, when you put the scope on any particular rifle you simply go into the zeroing menu and select the previously zeroed profile for that rifle

Cheers

Bruce

Hi.... just switched on, went to range a target, and a message came on the screen saying....local device without ballistic data.... what have I done wrong??!!

 

[Drake267]

Yep the ZHD312R will still focus very closely, but will range down to around 3-3.5m.
They won't be on sale at the British Shooting Show, but Arken Optics will be there on stand E11, and should have demo examples of the ZHD312R, plus something else ...altogether new.

Cheers. Russ

Stop teasing Russ! There’s too many sleeps for me to wait until the shooting show

 

[warrenater]

@yarns You havent sent the ballistic data to the scope from the app,Bruce posted the instructions to the ballistic app in the first post of this thread .

 

[yarns]

@yarns You havent sent the ballistic data to the scope from the app,Bruce posted the instructions to the ballistic app in t few weeks first post of this thread .

I have been using the Zulu for a few weeks with no problems. Something seemed to go pear shaped after downloading the the latest Firmware optics app.

 

[warrenater]

I have been using the Zulu for a few weeks with no problems. Something seemed to go pear shaped after downloading the the latest Firmware optics app.

same happened to me , i am guessing the new firmware has wiped the ballistic data from the scope , are you on IOS rather than android too ? Just send the ballistic data to the scope again , at least thats what i did and it works ok .

 

[yarns]

same happened to me , i am guessing the new firmware has wiped the ballistic data from the scope , are you on IOS rather than android too ? Just send the ballistic data to the scope again , at least thats what i did and it works ok .

I think you're right.After several expletives, and 4 re-loads of the ballistic data, it decided to work!! I am on android.

 

[warrenater]

I think you're right.After several expletives, and 4 re-loads of the ballistic data, it decided to work!! I am on android.

Glad you are sorted

 

[Morrisman]

Re the position of the laser splash on the LRF model, I can confirm that the front plastic trim on the LRF module can be prised off with a thin bladed screwdriver to expose 4 screws in a square pattern that can be used to adjust the position of the flash
The screws are hex head and need a 1.3mm /0.050" allen wrench
I have contacted Arken this evening for instructions on how to move the red target box and will report back when they reply

Cheers

Bruce

Is there a solution to moving the flash? I must admit that I haven't read all 76 pages so far.
Cheers y'all

 

[mealiejimmie]

The flash can be moved, it's the red indicator cross that can't (as yet) be moved
If you want to move the laser splash use a thin blade screwdriver or similar tool and gently prise off the shiny black trim around the front of the LRF module
That will expose 4 hex head screws which, when screwed in or out will alter the position of the laser splash
IIRC a 0.7mm allen wrench is needed to fit the screw heads
As for what screwing in or out any one or more of the screws does to the position of the laser splash - try it and see

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Morrisman]

The flash can be moved, it's the red indicator cross that can't (as yet) be moved
If you want to move the laser splash use a thin blade screwdriver or similar tool and gently prise off the shiny black trim around the front of the LRF module
That will expose 4 hex head screws which, when screwed in or out will alter the position of the laser splash
IIRC a 0.7mm allen wrench is needed to fit the screw heads
As for what screwing in or out any one or more of the screws does to the position of the laser splash - try it and see

Cheers

Bruce

Thanks again Bruce, you are so helpful. It is the little cross that I would like to move but not a big problem in the big game of things.

 

[Blue4]

No but the scope will save 26 different zero profiles A-Z and you select one of those to pair with each saved profile on the app. Don't forget to make a note of which is which

Hi, thanks for that, so to clarify, for each rifle profile created you need a zero profile saved to match it?
Cheers.

 

[Blue4]

You need to zero each combination of scope and rifle and save the zero for each combination as a separate zero profile
Then, when you put the scope on any particular rifle you simply go into the zeroing menu and select the previously zeroed profile for that rifle

Cheers

Bruce

Hi Bruce,
Thanks for that, didn't realise you need to have a rifle profile and a zero profile separately, hence my question, everyday is a learning day for me at the moment wrt night vision scopes.
Cheers.

 

[warrenater]

Hi, thanks for that, so to clarify, for each rifle profile created you need a zero profile saved to match it?
Cheers.

Yes thats correct . And when you create a new profile don't leave the cartridge as sample data create a new pellet or cartridge .

 

[mealiejimmie]

OK, let's go back a couple of steps
Like any scope, glass or digital, the Zulus needs to be zeroed on a rifle
That process is done by adjusting the position of the reticle such that the point of aim and the point of impact are the same at your chosen zeroing distance
The difference with a digital scope like the Zulus is that when the scope is zeroed, the reticle position (and the reticle style and colour) can be saved in the scope memory as what is called a "Zero Profile"
The Zulus can save up to 26 different zero profiles, identified with letters from A-Z, - more than enough to cover a wide range of combinations of rifles and ammunition.
When the scope is used with a particular combination of rifle and ammunition, the appropriate zero profile is selected and if you fire at a target at the same range as was used to zero that combination of rifle and ammunition, the point of impact should be the same as the point of aim
Note that, up to this point I've said nothing about the Arken Ballistic app and the ballistic calculator function in the scope
If you want to use the ballistic calculator function on the scope, you must first use the app on your phone to create a "Ballistic Profile"
A ballistic profile has two parts - a rifle profile and a cartridge profile. These are each given a name and saved separately so that ballistic profiles for a single rifle used with differing types of ammunition can be created
To be frank, the ballistic app is far too complicated for most shooters needs, but if you want the benefits of a ballistic calculator to let you hit targets more accurately, then you need to learn how to use it
Have a read of this to help you get your head around the ballistic app https://arkenoptics.uk/blogs/guest-blogging/arken-optics-ballistic-app
In short, a Ballistic profile is created and then sent to the scope by Bluetooth. Once the ballistic profile is in the scope, the ballistic calculator will produce an aiming point based on the ballistic profile data and the range to the target
You can create as many ballistic profiles in the app as you want, but there can only be one ballistic profile in the scope ay any one time
If you already have a ballistic profile in the scope and then send another ballistic profile to the scope, the second profile will overwrite the first
If you use the scope on multiple rifles and/or with multiple types of bullet/pellet than you need to make sure that the correct zero profile has been selected in the scope and that the correct ballistic profile has been sent from the app to the scope

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Blue4]

Thanks Bruce and warrenater for your feedback, it's very much appreciated.

 

[Willz22]

OK, let's go back a couple of steps
Like any scope, glass or digital, the Zulus needs to be zeroed on a rifle
That process is done by adjusting the position of the reticle such that the point of aim and the point of impact are the same at your chosen zeroing distance
The difference with a digital scope like the Zulus is that when the scope is zeroed, the reticle position (and the reticle style and colour) can be saved in the scope memory as what is called a "Zero Profile"
The Zulus can save up to 26 different zero profiles, identified with letters from A-Z, - more than enough to cover a wide range of combinations of rifles and ammunition.
When the scope is used with a particular combination of rifle and ammunition, the appropriate zero profile is selected and if you fire at a target at the same range as was used to zero that combination of rifle and ammunition, the point of impact should be the same as the point of aim
Note that, up to this point I've said nothing about the Arken Ballistic app and the ballistic calculator function in the scope
If you want to use the ballistic calculator function on the scope, you must first use the app on your phone to create a "Ballistic Profile"
A ballistic profile has two parts - a rifle profile and a cartridge profile. These are each given a name and saved separately so that ballistic profiles for a single rifle used with differing types of ammunition can be created
To be frank, the ballistic app is far too complicated for most shooters needs, but if you want the benefits of a ballistic calculator to let you hit targets more accurately, then you need to learn how to use it
Have a read of this to help you get your head around the ballistic app https://arkenoptics.uk/blogs/guest-blogging/arken-optics-ballistic-app
In short, a Ballistic profile is created and then sent to the scope by Bluetooth. Once the ballistic profile is in the scope, the ballistic calculator will produce an aiming point based on the ballistic profile data and the range to the target
You can create as many ballistic profiles in the app as you want, but there can only be one ballistic profile in the scope ay any one time
If you already have a ballistic profile in the scope and then send another ballistic profile to the scope, the second profile will overwrite the first
If you use the scope on multiple rifles and/or with multiple types of bullet/pellet than you need to make sure that the correct zero profile has been selected in the scope and that the correct ballistic profile has been sent from the app to the scope

Cheers

Bruce

Cheers Bruce do you have a PDF version ?
I wondered what A meant in the zero reticle...now i know thank you.
Does each zero profile A-B-C need to be noted what they are or can they be renamed to what you like ?

Thanks

 

[GPCBILL]

Cheers Bruce do you have a PDF version ?
I wondered what A meant in the zero reticle...now i know thank you.
Does each zero profile A-B-C need to be noted what they are or can they be renamed to what you like ?

Thanks

There is a link to the user manual on page one of this thread but here is a shortcut to the file for downloading.

ZHD520R Ballistic app instructions Rev1.pdf

drive.google.com

Cheers

Billy

 

[mealiejimmie]

You cannot rename zero profiles, they always just go by the letter under which you have saved them so, you need to make a note of what combination of rifle, ammunition and zero distance each letter represents

Cheers

Bruce

 

[BigSteve#72]

Today I had a chance (due the break in the rain) to test my two Zulus units and their ballistic calculator function.
One unit on my HW100 .177 and the other on my R10SE .22 - both zero'd at 30M with their corresponding ballistic info table uploaded.
Tested both rifles from 15M out to 45M and each time the pellet hit its intended mark. This is the first time I've used a ballistic application and I'm very impressed.
Just want to give a shout out to @GPCBILL @mealiejimmie and @RussDouglas222 for all the information detailed here because they made a daunting task (for me) a lot easier than I thought
Cheers Steve.