The Athlon Cronus BTR initial shipment for market release happened less than a week ago. While I do have dealer status with Athlon, along with Mr. Optics Planet and Mr. MidwayUSA; I work as a consultant with those who are interested. Were any of my comments meant to mislead or sway? Not a bit...
The excitement of the Cronus BTR is much more than its super competitive price. This is not a sales pitch. More of a revelation. The Reveal of New Opportunity.
Your Opportunity, not mine; not other dealers'. Yours... if you seize it Dare To Compare!
Optic evaluation is subjective. Euro scopes and cameras all have compensated color balance to produce a heightened contrast and crispness to the user. They're different from Japanese or the long bygone American standards which sought neutral balance. We come forums to learn and share ideas, and try to discern what gear we might next choose to make our shooting better.
The Cronus BTR is an opportunity to obtain a new standard of excellence in many more ways than just finer Optic rendition and precision. Compact size is a benefit. Getting more versatility with mount options is a benefit. Zero-stop, superb ergonomics so you don't disturb your position is a benefit. Short ocular lens and mag ring is a benefit... 2032 battery is a benefit. Buy a few cheaply and they store great!
Even if you are not a beginning serious shooter unless some govt agcy or contractor group is buying your stuff; why not see if there is a New, Better Way?
If money is a Big Deal, and when isn't it? There superb quality and similar features with Athlon series at $1000 to $1200 less than the Cronus BTR...
To some degree, in a tactical optic the instrument which offers the .001 level of perfection will mesmerize the operator to attain the Nth degree the optic is capable of. Does the guy with a .05 capable scope benefit from being sooner on the trigger? After all, the scope is a sighting device first and foremost...
What I have seen from my Athlon Argos scopes that sell for under $400 is I had no reason to keep my two Vortex Viper PSTs or any of my 5 Leupold mk4s, although I will be keeping my 6x and 10x Ultra.
While testing grid patterns of 1/16" thickness at 100yds does demonstrate resolution. I need to get back to the airport and test for clarity and recognition at 1000yds. I have 15/20 vision and am experienced with the best camera gear in Lg, Med, & 35mm. Optics are subjective though. Do wish I had 20/15 vision, or was left handed...
More to come on testing, and in a few weeks there will be shooting at 1000yds possible here.
The Athlon products are very exciting and motivating. Dare To Compare. You might just have to SEE The Difference by becoming a user...