Athlon Argo 6-24x50 ffp & Midas 4.5-27x50 sfp Thoughts

[SofaKing]

Was looking around and found Athlon Optics and was curious by some of the reviews. I was looking for some real world feedback and experience on the Argo 6:24x50 FFP and the Midas 4.5-27x50 SFP scopes. Anyone handled or have one? What's the glass like?

Don't get me wrong I like my Vortex Viper 4-16 hs-lr. But to get into the 6-24 power in a Viper hs or or pst is going to run $850 on up.


Might be willing to give the new company a try.

 

[PackersFanboy]

Athlon new models coming soon True zero stop for the midas line changing Ares BTR. Also Vortex coming with new models.
Athlon scopes - 35 - SnipersHide.com Forums - Scout

I own Athlon 4-14, 6-24, viper 4-16 . Say viper is brighter lens , turrets better. Athlon wins with value

 

[Txhillbilly]

I looked at the Athlon Cronus and Midas scopes several months ago at a local dealer. Both had very good clarity at all magnifications edge to edge looking thru them outside in natural light.
A couple weeks ago,I went ahead and bought a Midas 4.5-27x50 to compare to the 5 Sightron SIII scopes that I have. So far,I'm impressed with the glass in the Athlon scope,as well as the APLR1 reticle. The turrets seem decent,not too hard or soft,and have positive clicks.
I haven't had time to test the tracking yet,I'm still building the rifle that it's going on. If it tracks as well as they say it does,it will be a great buy,IMO.

 

[SofaKing]

I looked at the Athlon Cronus and Midas scopes several months ago at a local dealer. Both had very good clarity at all magnifications edge to edge looking thru them outside in natural light.
A couple weeks ago,I went ahead and bought a Midas 4.5-27x50 to compare to the 5 Sightron SIII scopes that I have. So far,I'm impressed with the glass in the Athlon scope,as well as the APLR1 reticle. The turrets seem decent,not too hard or soft,and have positive clicks.
I haven't had time to test the tracking yet,I'm still building the rifle that it's going on. If it tracks as well as they say it does,it will be a great buy,IMO.

Would you say for the money the quality is there?

 

[SofaKing]

Athlon new models coming soon True zero stop for the midas line changing Ares BTR. Also Vortex coming with new models.
Athlon scopes - 35 - SnipersHide.com Forums - Scout

I own Athlon 4-14, 6-24, viper 4-16 . Say viper is brighter lens , turrets better. Athlon wins with value

Did you see the scopes in person before you bought them in Wisconsin? Or did you buy them online?

 

[PackersFanboy]

optics planet with code . jet.com with code. Read reviews youtube testing tracking

 

[Txhillbilly]

Would you say for the money the quality is there?

I haven't messed with it enough to really make a judgement yet. The lenses are really clear,and have excellent edge to edge clarity at all magnifications. I'll start playing with it in a few weeks after deer season is over.