Forums46
Topics618,794
Posts11,444,556
Members85,766
|
Most Online19,184 Feb 5th, 2020
|
|
|
Athlon good or bad?
#8508576
01/20/22 03:59 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 138
wolfehunter
OP
Woodsman
|
OP
Woodsman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 138 |
What are your thoughts good or bad? From low end to high end!
Wayne Wolfe Nevada Tx. 75173
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8508578
01/20/22 04:24 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 4,925
scottfromdallas
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 4,925 |
I'll know in time. I recently bought an Athlon Helios BTR 2-12X42. Out of the box, it's impressive but I haven't made it to the range with it yet. It's a very compact scope, and to me, it has a great power range for hunting. It's a bit of a unicorn in power range, features, weight, size. It has locking turrets, 32 Mils of elevation, illumination and a nice reticle. It has a lot for $500.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8508586
01/20/22 05:13 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,381
DStroud
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,381 |
The Cronus series are quite good. Have not been that impressed with lower end stuff they make.
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
Jack O'Connor 1963
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8508684
01/20/22 01:07 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,691
TEXASLEFTY
THF Whiskey Sommelier
|
THF Whiskey Sommelier
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,691 |
I have seen one break, it was new and on a .22..... at that point I’d seen enough
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#8508724
01/20/22 01:55 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,991
Korean Redneck
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,991 |
I'll know in time. I recently bought an Athlon Helios BTR 2-12X42. Out of the box, it's impressive but I haven't made it to the range with it yet. It's a very compact scope, and to me, it has a great power range for hunting. It's a bit of a unicorn in power range, features, weight, size. It has locking turrets, 32 Mils of elevation, illumination and a nice reticle. It has a lot for $500.
Dude, this seems like a GREAT hunting scope. I really like 2.5-10 so this seems like the next level awesome. I will certainly keep this model on my mind.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8508734
01/20/22 02:06 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,400
P_102
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,400 |
I had 2 of the Midas TAC’s, (still have 1), very good scopes for the money and really like the MOA reticle with the dot center.
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8509061
01/20/22 08:21 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,054
exoticbob
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,054 |
I have the 2.5-15 ares btr ffp and have been very pleased with it. Positive clicks, clear glass and tracks great. Dropped it from 20ft by accident last season and nothing broke and scope was still at same poi. I use it on my tikka 270.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8509388
01/21/22 03:11 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 13,888
603Country
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 13,888 |
I have an Athlon Midas 2.5-15 on a rifle. I like it fine, though I haven’t had it a year yet. Good glass and good illumination.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8509420
01/21/22 03:37 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 138
wolfehunter
OP
Woodsman
|
OP
Woodsman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 138 |
Talking with them to become a distributor but just looking for feedback thanks for the replies.
Wayne Wolfe Nevada Tx. 75173
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8511076
01/23/22 04:27 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 131
hornetfan63
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 131 |
The magnification is hard to change, both scopes are extremely tight, that I own.
Last edited by hornetfan63; 01/23/22 04:27 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Athlon good or bad?
[Re: wolfehunter]
#8512327
01/24/22 08:39 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,799
Mickey Moose
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,799 |
I have an Ares G2 UHD 15-45×65 spotting scope. This is the first spotter I've ever had and wasn't convinced that I'd like carrying and using it. Turns out I like it.
I only need one vulnerability to get in and there's always at least one. So, it's just a matter of time.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|