Episode 3 - 5–25×56 Rifle Scope Comparison

5–25×56 Rifle Scope Comparison | Element Titan, Vortex Venom, South Point HR5-IR, AKRA Genesis X, Arken EP-5

In this video, we take a deep dive into five popular rifle scopes in the 5–25×56 category. This magnification range is the perfect sweet spot for all-around shooters — wide enough for closer engagements and powerful enough to stretch out long-range.

We break down the Element Optics Titan, Vortex Venom, South Point HR5-IR, AKRA Genesis X, and Arken EP-5, looking at:

Price
Weight
Length
Glass type (ED, XD, HD, Japanese ED)
Field of View
Elevation & Windage travel
Parallax adjustment
Common features like a 34mm tube, a zero stop, and illumination
Each scope brings something unique to the table:
Titan → Premium HD glass + close parallax versatility
Venom → Lightest weight + backed by Vortex VIP Warranty
HR5-IR → ED glass, strong windage, illumination
Genesis X → Monster elevation travel + Japanese ED glass
EP-5 → Widest field of view + compact body
The takeaway? There’s no single “winner” — it’s about which one fits your shooting style.
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📌 Timestamps
00:00 - 01:05 – Intro:
01:05 - 01:37 - Contenders
01:38 - 02:55 - Why 5–25×56?
02:56 - 04:20 – Features all scopes share
04:50 - 06:25 - Categories to be used
07:08 - 07:51 – Element Optics Titan
07:52 - 10:13 - Parallax explanation
10:20 - 11:36 – Vortex Venom
11:37 - 12:27 – South Point HR5-IR
12:30 - 14:35 – AKRA Genesis X
14:40 - 15:59 – Arken EP-5
16:05 - 19:40 - Point System
19:41 - 22:16 – Wrap-up (positives of each scope)

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