That's the one I have been looking at.
My next scope
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xsn10s
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It looks like that Athlon is around $850 retail? Here's the Burris at around the same price. I'd look at some of the demo Vortex PST Gen2. Or if a veteran use the LE/MIL/ veteran pricing on Vortex. https://www.eurooptic.com/Burris-Xt...m-Non-Illum-SCR-MIL-XT-100-MAD-Windage-M.aspxBeen looking and feel this is the best choice for me.
Any comments welcome as I am still thinking!
Ares BTR 4.5-27x50 APLR4 Riflescope | Athlon Optics Scopes
When you want the best features from the top-tier rifle scope but not break the bank, look no further than the new Ares BTR line of scopes.athlonoptics.com
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SWFA 5-20x50 SS HD 30mm Riflescope
SWFA 5-20x50 SS HD 30mm Riflescope Details SKU: SSHD520X50MQI Finish: Matte Reticle: Illuminated MIL-Quad (Red) Tube Diameter (mm): 30 Elevation Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Windage Knob: Exposed Target (.1 MIL) Parallax Setting: Side Focus Focal Plane: First
LuvDog
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If you're interested. I have a couple of Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5x29x56 that I'm going to list for sale soon.
One is black and on brown
One is black and on brown
Thanks.
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I posted them for sale if you're interested.
LucDog did you have any problems with them?
What did you replace them with?
Old Rooster
What did you replace them with?
Old Rooster
Those are a great deal! Lot of scope for the money!
LuvDog
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No problems at all with them. Great optics and if you read barbourcreek's posts on them, you'll see they are a lot of scope for the money.
I went with Vortex Razors currently
Final review of the Athlon Cronus Scope
Final review of the Athlon Cronus 4.5x29 Scope in MOA after 60 Days, bottom line it's a good scope!
Pretty sure I've settled on this as my next one. Made in Japan at LOW, Schott glass, apparently tracks well. For ~ $1K.
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TORIC UHD 30mm 2.5-15X44 FFP Illuminated MOA/MOA Hunting Rifle Scope
Featuring fully multi-coated SCHOTT high-transmission (HT) glass and extra-low dispersion (ED) lens, which make up TRACT’s advanced Ultra High Definition (UHD) optical system. The TORIC 30mm 2.5-15x44 provides the long range hunter with the perfect magnification and objective size along with an...
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I have owned an Athlon Ares BTR 2.5-15. I thought it compared well to the Vortex Viper PST G2 3-15x. The Athlon's only weakness was the reticle was too fat and optical quality at the edge was a bit worse. Otherwise it seemed comparable and a few bucks cheaper. I went with the Vortex and have been very happy with it.
I also have a Tract Toric 4-20x which is better in every way.
That said, the Vortex is a more than capable aiming device everywhere I have used it. Even without locking turrets, they are never shifted in the field unless I adjust them.
I suspect the Ares would be fine, if you are ok with the reticle and it's Chinese heritage.
I also have a Tract Toric 4-20x which is better in every way.
That said, the Vortex is a more than capable aiming device everywhere I have used it. Even without locking turrets, they are never shifted in the field unless I adjust them.
I suspect the Ares would be fine, if you are ok with the reticle and it's Chinese heritage.
Is your Athlon a gen 1 or gen 2?
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Gen 2. I sold it without mounting it.
