In terms of reticles, you can choose between the Horus H59 or EOTech’s own mil-style MD3 reticle, both of which are mounted in the first focal plane. However, at 100 yards I desire greater magnification than available on this scope. This reticle is also MOA based on 40x magnification, so on this magnification, the turrets and the reticle are matched. All the others I looked at were ffp, and the dots were from .04 to .03 mil.
Looking at the Leupold VX-6 in 3-18x50 ($1200/ 20oz) and the Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50 ($1800/32oz). We think that this is because of the oil which is under the turret, which prevents dust and water to come underneath. If you want to go $2k-$3k vortex is probably the safer bet.
(Swarovski and Leica … These two rifle scopes are the new. ATHLON is a proud US sports optics product company devoted to designing and delivering superior quality optics products and outdoor accessories at a competitive price to our consumers via our distribution and retail channels. The elevation turret’s markings are surrounded by what’s best described as little windows. The Ares yes but no Cronus. Archived.
The Never-Lost turrets are also important. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Regardless of price point, a serious precision optic should feature a first-focal-plane (FFP) reticle and multicoated, extra-dispersion (ED) lenses, and Athlon’s 4.5-30x56mm Ares ETR does just that. The minimum magnification and the objective diameter is on both scopes the same. From a total of 91 points, the Nightforce scored 69, what is 47 points more than the Vortex. What would y'all think would best suit my needs? You must log in or register to reply here. The entire elevation range is 55 MOA or 16 MIL, so for shooting on longer ranges, we would recommend a canted base or mount. On the outside, both look very similar, the small difference is in the turrets size, where the turrets of the Vortex are a little bit bigger. I was thinking around the 1200$ mark. Athlon Optics Ares ETR. Same goes for the Ares BTR's + aiming point. Although I appreciate the durability and overall features of the NXS, there are some things that drive me absolutely nuts.
We also feel a great amount of joy and satisfaction when we know that we have contributed and shared with you our experiences. At the beginning, the clicks were heavier to turn, and the clicks did not feel well. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It boasts 110 minutes (32 mils) of total elevation travel, with a precision erector system and stainless steel turret design. Thanks again for all the help folks! Discussion in 'Scopes, Optics, LRFs, Spotters, BoreScopes' started by ziondogg, Feb 3, 2020. ziondogg. SWFA HD 5-20 is a good answer to these questions that go like, "I don't want to spend $3k, but I also want better quality and performance than my $500 Athlon.". (, Nightforce makes some of the best optics in the business, and the new 4-32x50mm NX8 seems like a scope only Nightforce could pull off. Just wanted feedback about how Athlon as a manufacturer compares to the likes of Vortex or Sightron for example . It’s lightweight at 26 ounces and strong. I'm sure I probably read something along those lines here back when the Cronus BTR was announced, but at the time, I let my feathers get ruffled when Athlon sold their remaining new-old stock pre-BTR Cronus scopes without giving small-time dealers like myself a shot at a few of them.
Reticles have come a long way, too, with several manufacturers making their own versions of Christmas-tree-like reticles in hopes of providing precision shooters with optimal solutions for their needs. The VX-6 would be my recommendation. I’ve had both scopes and I have a Cronus BTR now. The glass-etched, illuminated reticle works well when you need it and has 11 power settings.
More features include a one-piece, 34mm, 6061-T6 aluminum tube that is purged and sealed using dry argon gas, and fully multicoated lenses with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings. I am sorta in the same boat. The elevation turret has a push/pull locking system that is extremely short in movement. But, if you have a really heavy rifle, and need a lightweight rifle scope for not exceed the weight limitations, this can be a small advantage. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Unlocking the pleasantly fat L-Tec turrets gives access to clicks that feel amazing and instill confidence, and the turrets can be finely adjusted to a zero setting, even between clicks. Because these two high-end target shooting rifle scopes are designed to make the smallest groups at longer distances, they have the reticle positioned in the second focal plane. I am not talking about specifications .
I've had high end Athlons, and a vortex viper, nightforce atacr, Bushnell elite tactical dmr2 and a sightron s3. The optics and the turrets on the ETR are superior to the BTR. Here in Ga the bucks normally don't come out till right at dark, so quality of glass and light transfer is considered, as well as weight considering this will be a do-it-all woods carry/beanfield gun. Both your Nightforce options are solid choices. We can also assume the scope is durable, given Trijicon’s history of making military-centric products. Same reticle, same magnification, just different generations.
(, Featuring the Twilight Max HD system, the 5-25x56mm Mark 5HD brings in a lot of light. With both rifle scopes you get an additional windage turret with a different style of markings, so you can choose which is the best for you. How much better is the larger objective and tube for low light compared to the BTR? I seem to remember them being the rage back in mid 00s. It’s actually quite slick. Complete with a Bushnell Banner 3-9x40mm scope, the Savage Axis II XP in 6.5... by Ballistic Staff /
I have the Nightforce SHV 4-14×50 FFP. We also thank them for letting us use their videos. I’ve had the company’s 4-20x50mm Toric UHD 30mm FFP MRAD PRS scope on hand for about a year now and still can’t get over how nice it is. While you’re doing that, the optic makes the necessary changes, and you simply align your crosshairs and press the trigger. The parallax turrets are nice and smooth, and it is easy to adjust the parallax to the correct setting.
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