Rifle Scopes Athlon Helos opinions
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Ask Doug at Cameraland
I have an 8x34 on a 10/22 . Its a good scope for the money.
Glass is good in the light of the day but suffers in dusk ,as expected .
On low power settings it pretty clear and crisp and easy to get behind.
On high power Its not super easy to get behind and has tunneling .
Turrets are soft. Tracking and return to zero are spot on for me.
Its a good serviceable scope for the money . I like the locking turrets.
My experience is that it falls in line with other low priced optics.
I know this doesn't help with 6x24 but it is what i know of the 8x34.
Glass is good in the light of the day but suffers in dusk ,as expected .
On low power settings it pretty clear and crisp and easy to get behind.
On high power Its not super easy to get behind and has tunneling .
Turrets are soft. Tracking and return to zero are spot on for me.
Its a good serviceable scope for the money . I like the locking turrets.
My experience is that it falls in line with other low priced optics.
I know this doesn't help with 6x24 but it is what i know of the 8x34.
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For $300, the best fixed power scope is the SWFA 10x42mm rear focus. Built like a tank, quality glass, and tremendous track record. Available in MRAD or MOA.
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html
It is going to be tough to beat the SWFA at $300. But @gr8fuldoug at CameraLandNY has an awesome deal on the Athlon Ares BTR GEN2 2.5-15x50 for $550.
