Help me pick my first long range optic. I putting together my first long range rifle. Tikka in a KRG Bravo chassis. I'm getting ready to buy my optic and have a few to choose from. I'm stuck between the Vortex PST Gen 2, Athlon Cronus BTR or buying a used 1st gen Razor all 3 are about the same money and I'm going MRad if that matters. I'm sure there is probably a thread that would help but I'm old and suck at the internet so any help would be appreciated.
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Athlon Cronus BTR
I owned the earlier Vortex PST models and had enough issues to chase me away from the Vortex altogether. Current models may be better
My Athlon Cronus side by side with my NF ATACR gives it a run for its money
I’m just guessing the ZCO and TT are a bit out of the budget for the OP
But if you find a ZCO or TT at the same $$ as the Vortex or Athlon then jump on that shit like a fat kid on a cupcake!
CameralandNY is a good place to find the Athlon. They had a sale going not that long ago on them.
I owned the earlier Vortex PST models and had enough issues to chase me away from the Vortex altogether. Current models may be better
My Athlon Cronus side by side with my NF ATACR gives it a run for its money
I’m just guessing the ZCO and TT are a bit out of the budget for the OP
But if you find a ZCO or TT at the same $$ as the Vortex or Athlon then jump on that shit like a fat kid on a cupcake!
CameralandNY is a good place to find the Athlon. They had a sale going not that long ago on them.
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I'd rank the Cronus above the PST and more in line with a Razor Gen2.
Cronus is by far the best pick of those 3 if you look at quality vs. value. I was not impressed with my PST G2s and don't understand the hype behind them. Love my Cronus though...
For those with the Cronus how is the floating dot? I know its all personal preference but it seems like it would be hard to pick up through the optic I'm kinda leaning towards the crosshair. I get a deal on Cronus through work I appreciate the heads up on the offer though.
I have the crosshair. So no experience with the dot. I have zero complaints
I wanted the dot but could not find one and picked up the cross version...no regrets at all.
The Cronus is every bit as clear as a Razor. The only place is falls short is in illumination. The numbers have light bleed on the mil/mil APRS versions and Athlon told me they aren’t able to correct it. If you are OCD about lume, go Razor. Otherwise buy a Cronus BTR and you’ll love it.
People are running out of stock. I wonder when the new scopes come out? Almost tempted to throw an old scope on my new build and wait to see what happens.
We still have a decent inventory of the Athlon Cronus BTR's and they remain on sale for only $1,143.99 through the end of the month
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