Athlon optics

[jscooba]

I keep reading positive reviews on Athlon optics. The features on this model seen really appealing for the price point ( Illuminated, FFP, 34mm tube, and 56mm bell). I have never used or shot first focal plane, but am open to trying it. I've used cheaper glass in the past (mostly vortex and zeiss). I bought a Nightforce for my last rifle, its great but not 2k$ nice. Is this the magic blend of quality and price, or just more Chinese crap? (The rifle it will go on is a Daniel Defense Delta 5 in 6.5 creedmore and the longest range I have access to is 1000 yards).

 

[jscooba]

This is the optic in question.

Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 6-24x56 APLR6 Rifle Scope 214113, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 34 mm, 20% Off w/ Free S&H

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[madcow]

I Use an Argos Gen 2 for NRL22 and don't have any complaints. They track well, have zero stops and have a solid warranty program. You will love FFP, specially when shooting dime size targets.

 

[Twitch2120]

If nightforce didn't wow you there is a 0% chance any Athlon product will. Also, which line of NF did you get? For 2 grand I'm assuming an nx8?

 

[jscooba]

Yes the NX8. Its a great scope, and I will definitely keep it. Just dont feel like it is $1k nicer than my Zeiss.

 

[Twitch2120]

Yes the NX8. Its a great scope, and I will definitely keep it. Just dont feel like it is $1k nicer than my Zeiss.

It probably isn't. If you want something that punches above it's weight in the $800 neighborhood, look at the Meopta Optika 6.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

I've tried to like athlon stuff on rimfire guns, and I just can't. Glass is not very good and eyebox is very tight. I don't think they are trash, but I don't think that they are all that great either. Like twitch said, I'd be looking at the Meopta Optika 6 5-30 in that price range

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

I absolutely love my Athlon Ares etr. Shot it out to 1500 yards. Guys using Schmidt & Bender and NF were comparing it to theirs. I love the scope. I also have the Midas Tac BtR on my AR10. Both scopes work great in low light, tracking is dead on.

Easy to tell the full of **** here.

 

[Plumminfool]

I have a Cronus atop my 452 and it’s perfect. For me.

 

[edindah]

I have four Athlon Argos FFP 6-24x50 and one 8-34x56 as well as a Midas 4-16x44 (all Gen I) on some of my long sticks for the past 5 or 6 years. I, too, may be full of **** (see post #9), but I have no problem seeing, tracking or hitting my targets with the glass I am using. (OK, At 1,000 yards, I scared the 10" steel target, but missed as I could not read the wind. The next two guys to use my .338 Lapua Magnum dinged that target within two shots each.) (Note: Midas not in pic)