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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For shooting from the bench heavier is better. Helps steady the rifle. I wouldn't want to carry my Athlon Argos 10-40 all day but I don't hunt at 10x and the reticle is too fine too. But none of those attributes are bad things for bench shooting at targets.

I think better glass makes up for magnification to a point. I like target shooting with my Arken EPL-4 6-24 as well as my Vector Sentinel 8-32 because the glass is better. But I've shot a 200 with both.

The Athlon Argos is clearly better than both for shooting paper targets. The glass is as good as the Arken and the reticle is better and it is higher magnification.

I don't think any 20X scope will work as well for shooting targets as the Athlon 10-40. Some may have better glass but not enough better to make up for twice the magnification.
 
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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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was thinking about a Genesis 6-24x50 FFP and plan also to shoot 20 to 70 yards. Occasionally maybe longer. Is this a bad idea?
 
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kbrunk said:
was thinking about a Genesis 6-24x50 FFP and plan also to shoot 20 to 70 yards. Occasionally maybe longer. Is this a bad idea?
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I'm sorry, I have no knowledge of Genesis scopes. I no longer have the Heras scope, I transitioned to Arkens. The Arken 6-24 is pretty nice for the money, and they are having Black Friday pricing on their products
 
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Kirk....I think removing all doubt is what you've accomplished with your RAW's (excellent work by the way on all 3)....now just do that with the right scope! I think the Sightron would accomplish that goal, a very nice Xmas gift to yourself 🤗. 100yds is no joke...NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET to do that consistently. Maybe call Doug @ CamerlandNY and ask for a discount, tiz the season!
 
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