Mine just arrived. I played with it a little and I like how very clear the glass is even on full magnification. I'll write more when I get a chance. Be a while before I can truly test it as the gun is still about a month out.
Upvote 0
Athlon Optics. Finaly we have more scope options. Including close focus and FFP.
- Thread starter 30cal
- Start date
Alright they are trickling in. I have the Primary Arms 4-14 as I mentioned and would like to compare the two. Look forward to your findings Scotty.
Upvote 0
I just got my Talos BTR 4-14. I mounted it on a Royale 500. It looks well made and the glass is clear. I really like the reticle through the full range of magnification. It is not intrusive but gives lot of information when needed. It is, at the moment, my favorite reticle. I zeroed the scope and then reset the turrets. The turrets are a little mushy, with a click, but appear accurate. I shot a box (3 mils up, then 3 right, then 3 down, then 3 left) which looked square and returned to zero.
I will either buy another Talos BTR or the Argos BTR 6-24×50. The reticles are similar but I like the Talos center cross better. I understand that the turrets are better on the Argos but have a reliable report that the next shipments of Talos BTR will have the Argos type turrets. Something to which we can look forward.
I will either buy another Talos BTR or the Argos BTR 6-24×50. The reticles are similar but I like the Talos center cross better. I understand that the turrets are better on the Argos but have a reliable report that the next shipments of Talos BTR will have the Argos type turrets. Something to which we can look forward.
Upvote 0
My turrets feel the same. Solid reliable click but while solid/stiff there is a bit of mush or creep right before the click. If I am rotating through 3 or 4 clicks I don't notice it. It's only when I slowly advance by one click that I feel that little creep before the click. It feels solid once it has clicked. It feels worlds better and is much more clear and bright than any scope I have previously owned or borrowed. The reticle is amazing. I really like it a lot. The range of illumination is great from a subtle almost blood red when looking at an object in shadows to a crisp bright red that does not bleed into the outer glass. I can't wait to mount it up.
Upvote 0
Good to hear that it passed the square test looknup. Did not believe otherwise. So now Scotty, you have the Athlon waiting for the Impact, I have the Impact waiting for the Athlons........ It is the Impact you are waiting for isn't it?
Upvote 0
Gunnertrones, no Impact for me. I'm all in for a Warp.
W-icked
A-ir
R-ifles
P-istol
I would post a picture but I can't seem to find the ability on my menu here...
From the mad scientists that brought us the Flex. http://www.wickedairrifles.com/index.html
W-icked
A-ir
R-ifles
P-istol
I would post a picture but I can't seem to find the ability on my menu here...
From the mad scientists that brought us the Flex. http://www.wickedairrifles.com/index.html
Upvote 0
The one with the AR stock in .25 caliber. Depending on the cost, I might add the .30 barrel, probe and mag to swap out like the Impact. I haven't heard if they have gotten it maxed out yet, but Travis was saying they might be able to get it 90fpe. That'll be sending a .30 cal 44gr pellet at 980fps - if it will be able to hit that 90fpe goal.
Upvote 0
My next scope will be a Athlon Argos BTR 8-34×56 ffp
30cal.... Love the information, hate you make me spend money.
30cal.... Love the information, hate you make me spend money.
Upvote 0
LOL! Hey don't use me as an excuse for your lack of will power. ;-) But you are welcome for the info. Speaking of info I just got an e-mail back from Athlon. Looks like the Argos are still on the first production run and as such are not threaded for a sun shade yet. The second batch will be threaded and have a shade available. That's to bad as I really want a shade. Should I wait or look for an aftermarket solution? Humm?
Upvote 0
Just got off the phone with Kevin from Athlon Optics. He said their at least 50 behind on the order for Optics Planet. Also anything new does have the sunshade. He said they won't be avalible till then end of April at the earliest.
Upvote 0
Waiting, waiting, waiting. I have not been like this in a many moon. And I told the wife 30cal started it all.
Upvote 0
Thanks for the update Berky. I really hope I get one with a sunshade! I can wait, heck I waited 14 weeks for my RAW then had to return my first Falcon 5.5-25x50ffp for replacement. More waiting! Oh well.
Upvote 0
I just checked Optics Planet for any deals on these but don't see anything going at the moment.
Upvote 0
Another FX Impact Wait (FIW)....like Bob Packwood said in the 90's..if you cannot do anything about it might as well kick back and enjoy it At least the sun-shade thread will be added to the Argos I have on order with Optics Planet....
At least the sun-shade thread will be added to the Argos I have on order with Optics Planet....Upvote 0