Helix

[scubajeeper]

I was wondering if anyone is using a Helix 2-16x50 sfp. I would love to know what you think about it. I have a couple of ffp scopes and other than using them to punch paper, I find them useless. At lower magnification in the woods the crosshairs are too fine for me and I don’t live in an area where i shoot past 100 yards. I ran across this new Helix and I’m interested.

 

[Mr.H]

I'm looking long and hard at these, too. I just picked up the new Athlon Heras SFP 2-12 to put on a bullpup. The Helix was a couple ounces heavier and about an inch longer than the new Helix. The Heras is pretty dang impressive for the coin. The Heras is also available in 4-20 SFP, which might be a better comparison to the Helix 2-16, spec wise.

 

[dens228]

My only complaint about my Helix was the very tight eye box.

 

[qball]

My only complaint about my Helix was the very tight eye box.

Tight eye box can be considered a feature!!! Before helix I had a few other scopes and I found they are prone to parallax errors especially at closer ranges/under 100 yards. Tight eye box forces user to have better eye alignment and less parallax errors or more accurate on your first shot.

 

[dens228]

Tight eye box can be considered a feature!!! Before helix I had a few other scopes and I found they are prone to parallax errors especially at closer ranges/under 100 yards. Tight eye box forces user to have better eye alignment and less parallax errors or more accurate on your first shot.

I agree. But for me my Athlon is a bit more forgiving while still providing proper eye alignment.

 

[DevilsLuck]

I was wondering if anyone is using a Helix 2-16x50 sfp. I would love to know what you think about it. I have a couple of ffp scopes and other than using them to punch paper, I find them useless. At lower magnification in the woods the crosshairs are too fine for me and I don’t live in an area where i shoot past 100 yards. I ran across this new Helix and I’m interested.

When I first switched to FFP I had the sMe issue at lower magnification. I was able to remedy this by using the Illuminated reticle. Even though it was brand daylight.

 

[qball]

I agree. But for me my Athlon is a bit more forgiving while still providing proper eye alignment.

Eye alignment is the result of you and the stock’s ergonomics. If you have an adjustable cheek piece/rest then you don’t “need” the tight eye box or you can achieve better eye alignment. Regardless eye alignment is not a scope feature.

 

[Squirrel hunter]

If you need any Turrets or Parallax lever for the Helix I make.

 

[Sanctify7]

I am also curious about the new Helix. Were the eye box comments about this model, or the Helix in general? I own the 4-16x44 (used to have the SFP 6-24x50) and have since gotten accommodated to its eye box. It’s sort of ‘normal’ now.


Does anyone on this thread own the 2-16? Dens228, were you referring to the 2-16, or to another model?

Things also moved to the FFP model, but the OP asked about the SFP model, which, by the way, has the BDC reticle—something I am not particularly interested in, but who knows.

How’s the glass on the 2-16? That would help me, and maybe the OP too. And what about the FOV?

In order to accommodate the 8x magnification range, the 2-16 uses ED glass. Dubber says you will know the difference right away, if I recall. Is this so?
Thanks. S7


Edit: I had mentioned that the 2-16 had the BDC reticle. As you probably know, the other model has the APR in either MOA or MIL, also in SFP. I mistakenly thought this model was FFP but it’s SFP too. I would take this one if I purchased this scope, likely in MIL.

 

[scubajeeper]

 

[Max115]

I really like my new Helix 2-16x50mm HDLR scope. Yes the glass is nicer than the helix 6-24x50mm SFP. The low 2x magnification is very helpful if you use a Pard007s or other clip on NV scope. Have a look at my latest Coyote#6 video. Air Rifle Pestings

 

[jps2486]

Check out the new Athlon Heras line made for airgunners. The 4-20X50 SFP might tickle your fancy. Better glass than the Helix I'm sure.

 

[Mr.H]

Check out the new Athlon Heras line made for airgunners. The 4-20X50 SFP might tickle your fancy. Better glass than the Helix I'm sure.

That’s the million dollar question! I would love to see a head to head review on both of those scopes

 

[jps2486]

That’s the million dollar question! I would love to see a head to head review on both of those scopes

I have the Heras 6-24 SFP. Heads and shoulders above the Helix.

 

[Squirrel hunter]

If anyone is looking for An Element Helix of Titan Message me. I can get the best prices on these.

 

[Squirrel hunter]

I have the Heras 6-24 SFP. Heads and shoulders above the Helix.

Helix is a $479 scope. The Heras is $589 that is not a comparable price. You could compare the Titan to the Heras as I can get it and then the Element Titan would come out on top.

 

[candiru]

Had the Helix 6x24-50, now own the 2x16-50 hdlr, love the reticle. Glass is clearer, its over an inch shorter and has IR. I shoot 50 mt and sometimes 100 mt and Hft. Don't like the Ffp scopes. Eyebox is also more forgiving, don't know why? Maybe I took more time to set it up.

 

[Max115]

Yes, the Helix 2-16x50mm is definitely better than the 6-24x50mm in terms of glass clarity and the size. I might have to sell my 6-24 and get another 2-16.

 

[Sanctify7]

Had the Helix 6x24-50, now own the 2x16-50 hdlr, love the reticle. Glass is clearer, its over an inch shorter and has IR. I shoot 50 mt and sometimes 100 mt and Hft. Don't like the Ffp scopes. Eyebox is also more forgiving, don't know why? Maybe I took more time to set it up.

It's nice to hear this about the 2-16. I had the 6-24x50, I have the 4-16x44, and am thinking about possibly replacing it with the 2-16x50. This new guy seems to offer a fair amount more for a modest increase in money. Thanks. S7

 

[Pfddi]

Does anyone know if the parallax range between 10 and 50 is anywhere near the Titan 3x18? For HFT, the titan is great. I was hoping the 12x16 was similar.