I want a new scope for my marauder. I have it narrowed down between the two in the picture. Obviously one costs more, but is it worth the price increase? Thanks for your feedback.
Which is your choice? And why?
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I like when they come with the flip up covers amd mounts
I would choose the Athlon. I have had experience with their warranty and they have been outstanding. It would be really helpful to know a bit more about what your intended use is. Hunting, target, FT, competition etc.
There may even be other better options out there.
Some are better optically but are bigger, heavier, or don't parallax down to 10 yards for example.
There may even be other better options out there.
Some are better optically but are bigger, heavier, or don't parallax down to 10 yards for example.
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Athlon scopes have a good history of very clear optics and customer support. I have several Athlons including Midas-Tac, Heras and Helos. All fantastic. I've also owned a lot of scopes from many other manufacturers, and while most are good, my choice now is Athlon.
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My 2 Cents:
I own an Athlon Ares 4.5-27 FFP and used to love running it on my rifles until....... I purchased an Arken SH4 6-24 FFP.
The Athlon Ares retails for around $900
The Arken Retails for around $330
Both have lifetime warranty
In my opinion the Arken SH4 is te way to go for a budget of $400 and under. You won't beat the quality for the price. (Very clear glass and the reticle clicks are such a great feel and sound, the actual reticle is thinner and a nicer design than most optics, and lastly the illumination is just the center of the reticle making it way easier to get on target in dimmer light shooting situations)
I own an Athlon Ares 4.5-27 FFP and used to love running it on my rifles until....... I purchased an Arken SH4 6-24 FFP.
The Athlon Ares retails for around $900
The Arken Retails for around $330
Both have lifetime warranty
In my opinion the Arken SH4 is te way to go for a budget of $400 and under. You won't beat the quality for the price. (Very clear glass and the reticle clicks are such a great feel and sound, the actual reticle is thinner and a nicer design than most optics, and lastly the illumination is just the center of the reticle making it way easier to get on target in dimmer light shooting situations)
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Arken Optics SH4 GEN2 6-24X50 Rifle Scope FFP VPR Illuminated Reticle with Zero Stop 34mm Tube https://a.co/d/7Nu6HLy
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I have the monstrum and although good, it wouldn't compare to the athlon. But at the dsme price point of that athlon I would look into the vortex tactical diamonback 4-16x44
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Athlon is my favorite current scope company. Great glass for the price, super service and warranty.
The Argos is a good scope, but does lose some clarity and brightness at higher mag. The Arken sh4 was much brighter, and just as nice glass, but it’s a beast in the weight department. Of you’re going to be shouldering your gun, you might want the athlon, purely to keep weight to a min. The heavier the scope, the more top heavy your rifle, and the more cant becomes an issue. If you’re benching or using from a tripod, it doesn’t matter.
The Argos is a good scope, but does lose some clarity and brightness at higher mag. The Arken sh4 was much brighter, and just as nice glass, but it’s a beast in the weight department. Of you’re going to be shouldering your gun, you might want the athlon, purely to keep weight to a min. The heavier the scope, the more top heavy your rifle, and the more cant becomes an issue. If you’re benching or using from a tripod, it doesn’t matter.
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You know, it's hard to say anything anymore without sounding like a jerk, or offending somebody that just happens to have a working copy of a product that experience tells you is bad, so I won't. There are videos out there on YouTube where people have taken apart both of these scopes and showed the internals and how they are made. Watch some of those and you will answer your own question. Everyone says that you get what you pay for with optics but sometimes you don't even get that.
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Definitely the Athlon! I have both Discovery and Athlon....Athlons lower to mid tier offerings are much better made and their no fault warranty is second to none. The new Discovery ED scopes are fantastic though....but if you can only afford the Discovery, they are good bang for your buck scopes, still have one. Also look at Vector Optics and West Hunter FFP scopes, similar to Discovery.
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I have three of the Athlon Argos 6-24s and two 8-34s. That speaks for its self. I just got a Heras 6-20 that comes with flip ups and a sun shade. Very nice scope.
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Athlon always! best and fast warrantee , nice glass , good turrets = repeatable shots, some think a bit heavy , does not bother me .
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I like the Athlon over the Monstrum... However, I would keep an eye out on the classifieds here. I see those come and go quite frequently.
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You know the Athlon is a better scope, just a matter if it's worth an additional $150.
- After owning my Athlon 10-40x56 for two days, I would say YES
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- After owning my Athlon 10-40x56 for two days, I would say YES
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Actually, it's not if, the Athlon is worth the EXTRA $150 at all; the Monstrum just isn't worth spending ANY money on. IMO
If you are looking (or need) to spend less, take Ranchibi's advice above.
If you are looking (or need) to spend less, take Ranchibi's advice above.
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