Vortx Viper HD 5-25 vs Athlon Ares BTR Gen 3 4.5-27

cam813 · May 15, 2025

Looking for input in these two scopes. Vortex Viper HD 5-25X50, Athlon Ares BTR Gen 3 4.5-27x50. Does anyone have any experience with either of the two?
Primarily used for Elk hunting, but some occasional PRS as well. 300 prc rifle.

JayOpticspecialist · May 15, 2025

good morning,

I'd lean vortex as i've had them and used them for a few years now. have you considered the lht from vortex? i might lean that direct for a hunting rifle.

https://cstactical.com/vortex-razor-lht-4-5-22x50-ffp-xlr-2-mrad-rzr-42202/?searchid=16315&search_query=RZR-42202

Rob01 · May 15, 2025

PRS with a 300 PRC? I like your moxie! lol

I was thinking the Razor LHT would have been a better option also.

cam813 · May 15, 2025

Rob01 said:
PRS with a 300 PRC? I like your moxie! lol

I was thinking the Razor LHT would have been a better option also.

Hahaha, really just long-range recreational activity. I can't afford to do that a lot.

Thanks for the input on the Razor. Also, glad to see a fellow firefighter on here.

Rob01 · May 15, 2025

cam813 said:
Hahaha, really just long-range recreational activity. I can't afford to do that a lot.

Thanks for the input on the Razor. Also, glad to see a fellow firefighter on here.

Yeah that would be more fun with a PRC lol

Yup there are a bunch of firefighters on here. Got to represent! Even though I am retired now but still volunteering to stay in the game. lol

JayOpticspecialist · May 15, 2025

I locked on to hunting, zoned on the prs part honestly. i'm glad we have a similar perspective here.

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