Element Helix or Athlon Argos Gen 2?
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Have both my old eyes prefer the athlon crosshairs on 16 p over the element though at 24 p i like the elements reticle for paper targets. The element reticle appears about the same thickness at 24 as the athlon at 16. I shoot the athlon in ft
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I am not sure how it happened, but I posted and the post went under another member’s name: EPG.
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I have an Athlon Altos FFP and it is a very nice scope. I don't own a Helix so I can't compare one to another.
But, I suggest anyone who is looking for a scope in this price range to take a look at Arken. I recently bought one and after I tried it I ordered a second one a week later. Honestly it's better than anything else I own, including Athlon. I have no connection with Arken, but when you find something you think will benefit others, you should pass it on.
But, I suggest anyone who is looking for a scope in this price range to take a look at Arken. I recently bought one and after I tried it I ordered a second one a week later. Honestly it's better than anything else I own, including Athlon. I have no connection with Arken, but when you find something you think will benefit others, you should pass it on.
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I only chose them because they are the few that focus down to 10 yards. My first was the Midas and I found it’s optics to be exceptional, so I didn’t want to stray too far down in their line. Also, I stumbled on some great prices on Amazon that I couldn’t pass up. I’ve never seen them repeated, but I keep checking. BTW, this Helos has a 34 mm tube. Very bright with illuminated reticle, but heavy. It’s taken me a long time to understand all of Athlons models, but this is where I’m focusing for my needs.
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Yes, the Arken is one heck of a scope too and about the same as the Athlon Helos BTR Gen 2. I bought the Helos because I found one for $464 and couldn’t resist. Niw I have both.
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Thanks for the input. I will check things out. Because I like and generally trust Matt Dubber, I may have joined the “Element” trend too uncritically. S7
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Matt Dubber, don’t forget, has a close association with FX. While Matt is knowledgeable about airgunning, he only speaks of FX guns. Element scopes were introduced by FX. The only way you can make an educated decision on scopes is to try them yourself. I don’t own an Element, but my good friend owns a couple of Helixes. They are ok scopes in their price range.
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I know Matt uses an Element scope and obviously with great success. But as someone else pointed out he is sponsored by the mfr. and I assume they provided it to him. I'm not questioning his sincerity. I'm just suggesting that there may be better alternatives for the same price or less. Look up Arken scope reviews on YouTube from people who are not sponsored by them.
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I have both, Element is SFP and not a bad scope but the Athlon at this price point is overall better. Glass, Turret's, and eyebox. I think the element zero stop is a better setup. My Athlon you have to shim with washers for a zero stop.
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Got it. I have so little experience with scopes that it is hard for me to personally picture (no pun intended) some of the particulars. To do that I would simply need to peer through more scopes and fiddle with the turrets. Thanks. S7
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I recently installed an Element Helix on a FX Wildcat III and the elevation peaked out at 33 yards. Element Optics USA advised me to purchase adjustable rings. I thought the 20 MOA scope rail on the Wildcat was supposed to eliminate the need for adjustable rings. Any thoughts or advise?
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