New line of optics for airgunners- ATHLON HERAS DeadEye review
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the Athlon Heras SPR 6-24x56 SFP does have an illuminated dot... but... not the rest of the reticle. i have both the FFP and SFP.
My APRS9 reticle looks different as in a christmas tree
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Good info!
I'm using a 6 3/4" wheel, which gives me about 3/8" between 50 and 55 yd marks. Depending on lighting and fatigue I usually can range pretty well out to 50 yds. 50-55 can be a challenge with ANY scope at 16x.
300° of rotation from 10-55 with the Element is pretty impressive! I would think with that kind of rotation you should have a lot of space between 50 and 55 yds. If it's repeatable, that could work nicely!
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Depending on your eyes, it gets pretty difficult beyond 45 yds with ANY scope at 16x. It takes a lot of practice. Look for something small to focus on- a bolt, frayed string or knot, details on a clamp. I rarely range on the faceplate- it's usually something with texture on the hardware.
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I went to their website, and even though I was on my phone, I couldn't figure out how to find the other reticles. Anyway I'm really radical picky, and love the BDC type reticles such as what's in some of the Sig Sauer scopes. If Sig Sauer scopes focused down to at least 20 yards I'd have a couple on my guns already. For hunting I like a slightly thicker reticle for faster acquisition so I don't have to worry about reading hash marks etc. Something like this;
BUCKMASTERS 3-12x44MM
BUCKMASTERS riflescopes bring the performance of SIG SAUER Electro-Optics at a value that is within reach for every hunter.
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I’m not done vetting this scope for focus repeatability and snap yet… taking my time
And I just put one on my primary HFT rig to test it out
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Having picked up a HERAS 6-24x56 SPR in SSP last month, got to shoot my first FT match with it yesterday ( SVFTC Club Match )
It did GREAT !! Tho did find the retical a tad thin having to really concentrate on the small hash marks to get the correct hold applied, it did range very well from 10 to 55 yards !!! using at 16x.
So it gets an initial
rating from this experienced FT shooter.
It did GREAT !! Tho did find the retical a tad thin having to really concentrate on the small hash marks to get the correct hold applied, it did range very well from 10 to 55 yards !!! using at 16x.
So it gets an initial
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can you take a pic of your wheel marking from the 30 yard to 55 yard area... wondering how many degrees your spread is on the wheel. Good news on the success. I have to leave my illumination feature on and i have both the SFP and FFP models but currently finding the FFP better as the entire reticle lights up rather than just the dot... but i am still new to this game.Having picked up a HERAS 6-24x56 SPR in SSP last month, got to shoot my first FT match with it yesterday ( SVFTC Club Match )
It did GREAT !! Tho did find the retical a tad thin having to really concentrate on the small hash marks to get the correct hold applied, it did range very well from 10 to 55 yards !!! using at 16x.
So it gets an initial
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That's great!Having picked up a HERAS 6-24x56 SPR in SSP last month, got to shoot my first FT match with it yesterday ( SVFTC Club Match )
It did GREAT !! Tho did find the retical a tad thin having to really concentrate on the small hash marks to get the correct hold applied, it did range very well from 10 to 55 yards !!! using at 16x.
So it gets an initial
You may find with some time you get used to- and maybe appreciate those small hash marks. I know I do.
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Yea I agree on the FFP version- only because the entire reticle lights up. I have no idea why they do not offer the full illumination on the SFP version (I have made that suggestion to them).
Some don't use illumination, but in the dark wooded field target lanes here in North Carolina, it comes in handy- and helps me focus on my holdover.
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I do already ! Tho after near 10 years of using the same optics on all my HFT rifles ( MTC/OPTISAN Viper 4-16x50 ) Change is hard
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