I'll probably be buying a spotting scope in the next few months (and might be upgrading a rifle scope in the next year) and am trying to identify which brand to buy. I haven't totally narrowed it down to these two brands, but they seem comparable to me.
All things being equal, (price, customer service, etc.) which is better glass Vortex or Athlon? How do the two brand's top of the line glass compare to the another? Is one's middle tier line better than the other? Is one brand superior for spotting scopes, while another has clearer, sharper, better, rifle scopes?
I know a lot of people like Vortex and they have a great reputation and warranty, but Athon's warranty is similar.
I've been reading a bunch of forum posts and doing other research, but wanted to ask from a pure glass perspective.
Also, this is my first post and I'm trying to learn as much as possible as I'm finding I may be shooting more long range in the future.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
All things being equal, (price, customer service, etc.) which is better glass Vortex or Athlon? How do the two brand's top of the line glass compare to the another? Is one's middle tier line better than the other? Is one brand superior for spotting scopes, while another has clearer, sharper, better, rifle scopes?
I know a lot of people like Vortex and they have a great reputation and warranty, but Athon's warranty is similar.
I've been reading a bunch of forum posts and doing other research, but wanted to ask from a pure glass perspective.
Also, this is my first post and I'm trying to learn as much as possible as I'm finding I may be shooting more long range in the future.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!