Optic Choice - Athlon Heras vs. Argos SFP ???

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I normally Hate to see posts such as this one, but curious to see what other folks think :unsure: . My usage will be bench rest shooting out to 100 yards.
Right now I have a Element Helix 6-24-50 SFP, which I very much like except I've heard the glass could be better. Love the APR-1C MRAD reticle.

One of my biggest issues is the 20-30 vision in my shooting eye which seems to get tired after 1 hour.

- Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 10-40x56 Riflescope - BLR SFP IR MOA, Black

VS.

- Athlon optics 4-20x50 Heras spr

Lastly, my indoor range is only 13 yards, so likely the Argos will only be used at the range:cautious:.
 
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I bought the Heras 2-12 A couple of months ago, I put it on a taipan veteran compact, I love it! really clear glass,
I do not use it for target shooting, it’s used for pest control. I typically shoot between 20 and 70 yards. So I don’t need the 20x. My only gripe is that it’s about 24 ounces, I wish Athlon could slim down their scopes a little bit. Something around 17 or 18 ounces would be ideal for a lightweight pesting air rifle
 
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Mr.H said:
My only gripe is that it’s about 24 ounces, I wish Athlon could slim down their scopes a little bit. Something around 17 or 18 ounces would be ideal for a lightweight pesting air rifle
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I wish they would also. I love the helos 2-12x42 but for like an ounce more I got the 4-20x50 which had a better reticle for longer range shots. They get it sub 20oz would be awesome for smaller guns.
 
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Mr.H said:
I bought the Heras 2-12 A couple of months ago, I put it on a taipan veteran compact, I love it! really clear glass,
I do not use it for target shooting, it’s used for pest control. I typically shoot between 20 and 70 yards. So I don’t need the 20x. My only gripe is that it’s about 24 ounces, I wish Athlon could slim down their scopes a little bit. Something around 17 or 18 ounces would be ideal for a lightweight pesting air rifle
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Sounds like a sweet pesting setup! I'm looking out for a Taipan compact in .22. My only real grip with the Heras 2-12 is it doesn't have illumination. If it had that I would buy it yesterday.
 
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peaceful_ruler said:
Sounds like a sweet pesting setup! I'm looking out for a Taipan compact in .22. My only real grip with the Heras 2-12 is it doesn't have illumination. If it had that I would buy it yesterday.
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Sounds like you might dig the Helios instead, illuminated, yes. But FFP. Utah Airguns are blowing out their remaining inventory of older Vet models, fyi.
 
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Yeah jps2486,
Skating the line between shooting MOA at 100 yards on a Modest budget. My theory ... is there are many things affecting accuracy besides the scope. The Sightron would certainly remove the scope as a "weak link" in my pursuit, however is that fix worth $1.3K?

I feel reading the wind, pellet/slug selection, barrel harmonics play a larger role ... :unsure:. The scope would definitely help my poor eyes.

Then again, I already have $6K+ invested in my 3 RAW's :confused:
 
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