Does anyone know anything about Athlon scopes? I'm looking at one pretty seriously, it looks good online, but it's a 1 1/2 hour drive to go see it in person.
Any experience at all?
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09-11-2023, 03:42 PM #1Super Moderator
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What about Athlon Scopes
Don't blame me, I didn't vote for that clown. Oct 20, '15
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09-11-2023, 05:10 PM #2Senior Member
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The group I shoot with down in Arizona loves them( there is 10-12 scopes in the group collectively) and after trying theirs I've ordered 2 for two rifles I'm putting together, a 2.5-15 Ares BTR Gen2 and a 3-18 Ares ETR. I have a Nov trip planned and will give them a workout then. They have a great set up down there with pistol range out to 100yds, short rifle 50yds to 600yd, long range 800yds,1000yd and 1200yd and final range is 1 mile.
The general opinion is that the scopes provide great value for the price.
Which model are you looking at? I can see if someone is using that particular one.
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09-11-2023, 05:34 PM #3Super Moderator
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ATHLON ARGOS HMR 2-12X42 AHMC SFP IR RETICLE
Originally Posted by ESnel
Specifically, https://wolverinesupplies.com/shop/o...sfp-ir-reticleDon't blame me, I didn't vote for that clown. Oct 20, '15
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09-12-2023, 12:13 AM #4Senior Member
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No one is shooting that particular model, closet one is a guy shooting with an ARGOS BTR 6-24. From what I've seen Athlon produces a good scope and tends to do well against other scopes in in the same class and even a higher price point.
Lots of reviews on YouTube which can also be checked out.
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09-12-2023, 06:10 PM #5Go Canucks Go!
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I think mine is one of the argos btr 6-24 as well, fancy features in an inexpensive scope, glass seems fine. Eye box is a little finicky iirc
The 2-12× has me curiousthe wild still lingered in him and the wolf in him merely slept
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09-12-2023, 06:44 PM #6Super Moderator
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Just got home. I'm kind of excited to get it mounted. Pretty nice scope, we'll see how it performs.
Fkin Wolverine... go in for one thing, come out with a box full, had to fondle a half dozen rifles...
So now a straight pull Merkel might be my absolute dream rifle, wow was it nice. And only $6700
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09-12-2023, 06:54 PM #7Senior Member
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Well it's not like you needed that second kidney...
Last edited by ESnel; 09-12-2023 at 08:16 PM. Reason: spelling
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09-12-2023, 07:18 PM #8Super Moderator
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Then there was the Tavor in 308, oooh boy. Heavy bastard, but pretty nice. Only $3500...
Why couldn't I have been born rich instead of so good looking?Don't blame me, I didn't vote for that clown. Oct 20, '15
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