What is a good FFP 30mm option?

[Redfisher60]

Looking for something sub $1k with a 30mm tube, FFP, 24-30 top magnification. Already have a couple NX8’s like them but don’t want to spend that kind of money. Want to swap out an old VX3 8-25 target scope on a 6br but want to use the Kelby rings it’s mounted in. Looking at the Athlon Ares gen3, but looking for suggestions.

 

[beetroot]

Vortex Viper HD 5-25 is meant to be a nice scope.

 

[ffaffery_mcFaffFace]

Hawke Sidewinder or Vioer PST Gen 2 come to mind in that price range, looking at 650-750 for those two at that magnificent

 

[Braunie1]

If you don’t need illumination, don’t overlook the Athlon Midas TAC 6-24x50. Good scope and can be had pretty cheap

 

[FuhQ]

New Vortex Viper HD FFP 5-25x50…

 

[Redfisher60]

If you don’t need illumination, don’t overlook the Athlon Midas TAC 6-24x50. Good scope and can be had pretty cheap

How would that compare to the Ares?

 

[Braunie1]

How would that compare to the Ares?

Can’t directly compare to Ares BTR but I have 2 Ares ETR’s and 2 Midas TAC and while the ETR’s are better optically , I don’t feel like I’m giving up to much with the TAC. Midway has MIL version without the tree reticle for 350

 

[MarshallDodge]

Used market- Vortex Razor, NF NXS, Bushnell XRS, Sightron SIII...