Out of the package it looks new. The first thing I do with any scope I buy whether new or used is find the optical center by spinning the scope in a 4-wheel modified arrow straightner. The scope was Vertically about 8" off at 40 yards. I then tried to find the mechanical center by putting the Vertical and windage turrets in the middle of the adjustment range. The windage worked out OK but the Vertical only had about 84 clicks from where I started rotating it outward to the outer stop. Turning it the opposite direction (down) I came to the same stop I started from. I removed the vertical turret cover and someone had already locked the zero stop. I' guessing that someone touched this scope before it arrived to me. What do you think? The serial # is 214063, 02215. On the windage turret I get 3 full 60 click turns and a additional 24 clicks. Called the company for tech info but they were only open Monday thru Friday. Thanks, Bill
Just recevied a new Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 Gen 2 from Amazon
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Was this directly from Amazon or one of their 3rd party sellers? I would say return it if it were me.
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Return it (even if it WAS brand new and or untouched) and get a better cheaper clearer Chinese scope. My condolences...
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I believe it was directly from Amazon because the return address is Amazon Fullfillment Services. This scope was so far out of optically centered that I couldn't believe it. Maybe I will try to move that Vertical Turret zero lock and try to get the 4, 60 clicks turns out of it to center it.
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Finally was able to reach the ATHLON company. A Tech named David said they lock their Zero Elevation turret down from the factory. He told me to remove it and sight it in and get my zero. Then after it is sighted in reinstall the Zero Stop so I'm good to go. Bill
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