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FFP scope for an elk rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 2446517" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>A lot will disagree with me on this, but I would not trust an Athlon.</p><p> </p><p>I was sent a Helos to test. Failed miserably within 20 rounds. Sent it back and got a second. DIsaster.</p><p>Then was sent a Midas, same issues. After that one, I told the guy thank you for the opportunity, but no thanks.</p><p>They would not track, would not return to zero. At all. Not even close. 3 in a row. Tested on a 6.5SLR.</p><p></p><p>I have a buddy who had an original Cronus on his 6.5-06AI, then .280AI. It went down days before a NM pronghorn hunt we were going on (that he didn't diagnose until he missed several shots and switched to another rifle), and a WY pronghorn hunt following that. He borrowed my Premier for that WY hunt and a Mexico Coues hunt while waiting on a replacement. Athlon sent him a new Cronus BTR, and so far so good. 2 years and counting, but he doesn't shoot much. </p><p></p><p>I would have 0 confidence in them. 4 for 5 having issues of the ones I personally have shot behind is a telling tale for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 2446517, member: 68875"] A lot will disagree with me on this, but I would not trust an Athlon. I was sent a Helos to test. Failed miserably within 20 rounds. Sent it back and got a second. DIsaster. Then was sent a Midas, same issues. After that one, I told the guy thank you for the opportunity, but no thanks. They would not track, would not return to zero. At all. Not even close. 3 in a row. Tested on a 6.5SLR. I have a buddy who had an original Cronus on his 6.5-06AI, then .280AI. It went down days before a NM pronghorn hunt we were going on (that he didn't diagnose until he missed several shots and switched to another rifle), and a WY pronghorn hunt following that. He borrowed my Premier for that WY hunt and a Mexico Coues hunt while waiting on a replacement. Athlon sent him a new Cronus BTR, and so far so good. 2 years and counting, but he doesn't shoot much. I would have 0 confidence in them. 4 for 5 having issues of the ones I personally have shot behind is a telling tale for me. [/QUOTE]
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