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FFP &a Zero stop under $1000?
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<blockquote data-quote="edward hogan" data-source="post: 1319977" data-attributes="member: 1341"><p>As an Athlon dealer, I am admittedly biased. Biased to bring exceptional features and optical quality at exceptional prices to guys I might discuss scopesights with on the net.</p><p></p><p>That said... The Athlon Helos series was introduced a few weeks ago. This is an HD glass with upper level coatings and dual purpose side parallax turret upgrade of the Athlon Argos BTR which is an excellent scope FFP, Mil-Rad Illum reticle, 30mm tube etc and sells for just under $400.</p><p></p><p>Worth comparing by taking a look at the Athlon catalog: <www.athlonoptics.com> go to the catalog download link at bottom of main page.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Helos and Argos BTR scopes come in 6-24x 50mm & 8-34x 56mm obj with matching turret & reticle. Both can be easily setup for zero stop elevation. The Helos at under $600 is comparable to much more expensive scopes, as is the Argos BTR.</p><p></p><p>This past week, the newest Ares series in 2.5-15x 50mm is supposed to have arrived. These are made in China like the other Athlon products, but are assembled there from Japanese lenses and components made by Light Optical Works. LOW is the firm that makes NightForce and March scopes...</p><p></p><p>There is also an $1800 Cronus BTR that is 100% Light Optical made entirely in Japan. The Cronus is comparable to S&B PM-II, Kahles Tactical, NF ATACR, Vortex Razor II, and March Tactical.</p><p></p><p>The Ares 4.5-27x 50mm is slated to be available in Mid-July. The original design shown in the catalog has had a few updates to its feature set. The Ares 2.5-15x sells for just under $800, while the 4.5-27x 50mm will sell for about $850.</p><p></p><p>All Athlon gear is lifetime transferable warranted and is serviced/repaired at their Olathe KS headquarters.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Cronus BTR is an exceptional value in top-tier 34mm tube tactical scope, but $1800...</p><p></p><p>For a Best Value delivery at this moment, the Helos series at under $600 will deliver ALL the features you want plus excellent optic quality. The scope even has a lift-lock turret system which is set to zero by easy removal and repositioning, and can be zero-stopped with a spacer. Great reticle design, fully illuminated, uses a 2032 battery which are sold everywhere these days. The illum dial turns off between settings. The parallax side turret also houses the illum control and battery. There's lots of tube space for mounting even on an AR-10.</p><p></p><p>The Helos 8-34x 56mm is somewhat limited by its elevation and windage range, but the one I've got and have tested moves 16mils total range and with a 20moa Picatinny rail, can be zeroed so you get ALL your elevation range from your 100yd sight-in. The scope is designed expressly for longrange use. Even comes with flip-up front & rear caps. </p><p></p><p>Compare the features and value, then try one for yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edward hogan, post: 1319977, member: 1341"] As an Athlon dealer, I am admittedly biased. Biased to bring exceptional features and optical quality at exceptional prices to guys I might discuss scopesights with on the net. That said... The Athlon Helos series was introduced a few weeks ago. This is an HD glass with upper level coatings and dual purpose side parallax turret upgrade of the Athlon Argos BTR which is an excellent scope FFP, Mil-Rad Illum reticle, 30mm tube etc and sells for just under $400. Worth comparing by taking a look at the Athlon catalog: <www.athlonoptics.com> go to the catalog download link at bottom of main page. The Helos and Argos BTR scopes come in 6-24x 50mm & 8-34x 56mm obj with matching turret & reticle. Both can be easily setup for zero stop elevation. The Helos at under $600 is comparable to much more expensive scopes, as is the Argos BTR. This past week, the newest Ares series in 2.5-15x 50mm is supposed to have arrived. These are made in China like the other Athlon products, but are assembled there from Japanese lenses and components made by Light Optical Works. LOW is the firm that makes NightForce and March scopes... There is also an $1800 Cronus BTR that is 100% Light Optical made entirely in Japan. The Cronus is comparable to S&B PM-II, Kahles Tactical, NF ATACR, Vortex Razor II, and March Tactical. The Ares 4.5-27x 50mm is slated to be available in Mid-July. The original design shown in the catalog has had a few updates to its feature set. The Ares 2.5-15x sells for just under $800, while the 4.5-27x 50mm will sell for about $850. All Athlon gear is lifetime transferable warranted and is serviced/repaired at their Olathe KS headquarters. The Cronus BTR is an exceptional value in top-tier 34mm tube tactical scope, but $1800... For a Best Value delivery at this moment, the Helos series at under $600 will deliver ALL the features you want plus excellent optic quality. The scope even has a lift-lock turret system which is set to zero by easy removal and repositioning, and can be zero-stopped with a spacer. Great reticle design, fully illuminated, uses a 2032 battery which are sold everywhere these days. The illum dial turns off between settings. The parallax side turret also houses the illum control and battery. There's lots of tube space for mounting even on an AR-10. The Helos 8-34x 56mm is somewhat limited by its elevation and windage range, but the one I've got and have tested moves 16mils total range and with a 20moa Picatinny rail, can be zeroed so you get ALL your elevation range from your 100yd sight-in. The scope is designed expressly for longrange use. Even comes with flip-up front & rear caps. Compare the features and value, then try one for yourself. [/QUOTE]
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