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

[SpiralGroove]

I normally Hate to see posts such as this one, but curious to see what other folks think . 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.

 

[Dairyboy]

Well I have the Helos BTR gen2 which I believe is comparable to the Heras line minus FFP and IR. And having had the Argos BTR Gen2 line in FFP I'd say go Heras. I think you'll be happier with it than the Argos as I believe glass and turrets are better.

 

[Mr.H]

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

 

[SpiralGroove]

Thanks Guys,
Trying to see if the Heras's 1" tube vs. the 30mm tube of the Argos makes a big difference in lighting or clarity.

 

[Mr.H]

I bought mine off Amazon. The dealer accepted returns within 30 days if you didn’t mount the scope, I wanted to look through the glass to make sure it was going to be OK.

 

[Dairyboy]

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

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.

 

[peaceful_ruler]

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

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.

 

[Mr.H]

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.

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.

 

[jps2486]

If you are stuck with the 6-24X scope, the Athlon Heras SFP is the best of the lot, IMO. But for 100 yard BR shooting? Get a Sightron SIII 10-50 with an MOA-2 reticle.

 

[SpiralGroove]

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 ... . The scope would definitely help my poor eyes.

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

 

[SpiralGroove]

Bought the Athlon Argos BTR 10-40x56 ... if it isn't a significant upgrade from my Element Helix 6x25x50 SFP I will return it.