Element Helix?

[MACTEN]

It seems there might be a difference between the FFP and SFP for the Element Helix?
I don't own one but see them being used a lot on YT and figured I would check into them when I found some people say the FFP version might be a little blurry?
I'm just wondering if anyone here has first hand into on the 6-24x50 FFP?

 

[cahil_2]

I have one in ffp and one in sfp and they are both great scopes. That being said at 24 power they are not as clear. Ffp is my favorite.

 

[MongooseV8]

I have a 4-16x FFP Helix that has been great for me. I think the image quality will be better on the low zoom version, like most scopes. But I dont think I would buy one today if I needed another scope. I would take a look at Arken and Athlon first.

 

[MACTEN]

I have a 4-16x FFP Helix that has been great for me. I think the image quality will be better on the low zoom version, like most scopes. But I dont think I would buy one today if I needed another scope. I would take a look at Arken and Athlon first.

I have several Arkens and have owned Athlons as well. just see so much about these Helix's.. The best glass for the price I have right now is the Discovery Ed PRS 5-25.. Super clear well built scope but it's not exactly small.

 

[MongooseV8]

I have several Arkens and have owned Athlons as well. just see so much about these Helix's.. The best glass for the price I have right now is the Discovery Ed PRS 5-25.. Super clear well built scope but it's not exactly small.

Yeah I do think the image quality is pretty impressive on my Helix for a budget scope. I like the turrets and reticle design, and the weight is decent too. I just think the higher cost kinda makes them a second or third choice scope these days. If I had the choice at the time, I would have gone with something else. But PA did a good job warrantying a Hawke for me, and gave me store credit so my options were limited. No regrets here, at least with the 4-16x version. The 6-24x I suspect I wouldnt be as happy with.

 

[Blueduck]

I own two Element Helix scopes. Both are sfp. But, one out classes the other! My 2x16x50 is the hdlr version. Stands for "high definition long range". Yes, that is marketing but the image quality and colors look amazing. The other is 6x24x50 and I would say average. The hdlr is very nice. Not so budget anymore and the illuminated reticle is not optional. I have only used it once for squirrels in low light but it is there and handy when needed. The turrets and zero stop have held up well to my abuse.