Decision time

[Ldecker81]

My first original post so here goes. I'm trying to get into precision shooting with rimfire and. 223. Nothing fancy just a ruger precision rimfire and a gas .223 setup to get started shooting paper from a bench between 50-200 yards. I'm currently using a Athlon argos btr 6-24x50 and a Riton X1 conquer 6-24x50. I like the Riton reticle for 22lr and I enjoy the glass on the Argos but I want to step up to the next level in optics. I have narrowed my list down to a handful of choices and I'm looking for any suggestions to help reduce this list to one!
1. Riton x5 5-25x50
2. Athlon Midas btr 4.5-27x50
3. Vortex venom 5-25x56
4. Arken sh4 gen2 6-24x50
5. Meopta optika6 4.5-27x50
6. Burris......in similar configuration
Any chance there's a clear winner I'm not aware of? I prefer SFP for small targets but it's not a deal breaker and glass clarity is most important so I can rely on my scope as a spotter for up to a couple hundred yards on paper targets.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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[Ldecker81]

Doug, I appreciate you taking the time to discuss options over the phone. You guys have legit customer service skills that is lacking in the world today. I got my list downt to optika6 4.5-27 or the midas btr 4.5-27. Both SFP and same magnification range. For shooting paper at the range I think both are good but I haven't handled either option. Any chance that one is better than the other as far as clarity?

 

[jda2631]

For that distance, SFP is fine for the 223 as elevation and wind isn't gonna be much of an issue. With the 22, I would advise getting a FFP, so that you can use your reticle at all magnification ranges to hold wind, and elevation if you choose. And if you are going to start pushing the 223 further, a FFP will help the further out you go.

 

[Ldecker81]

Solid advice, thanks. I use my Argos btr when I'm wanting a FFP reticle. I really like the SFP reticle for my style of precision paper punching. I'm just trying to find the best glass between the two.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

IMO, the Meopta may edge out the Athlon optically, however, I think the Athlon will be more dependable mechanically with repeatability and turret consistency

 

[Ldecker81]

IMO, the Meopta may edge out the Athlon optically, however, I think the Athlon will be more dependable mechanically with repeatability and turret consistency

My current Athlon is a tank and has tracked true. I really appreciate the time you spend here. This community is incredible to a new member with folks like yourself, who handle optics for a living.