Pick my scope for me

Southpaw409 · 2024-12-23T19:59:10-0600

The 2 I'm considering are the Bushnell match pro ed 3-18x50 and the Athlon helos btr gen 2 4-20x50. There's about a $250 difference between these 2 and I'm not sure the bushnell is $250 more scope than the Athlon.

Which would be your pick between these 2? And what others in this low-mid tier would you recommend over these? Im aware of the Arken ep5, but i dont trust all of the youtube reviews from people who have affiliate links. The features I'm hoping for are:

FFP
Exposed (locking preferably) elevation
Zero stop
Capped or locking windage
Mid power range
Mil
Illuminated reticle
50-56mm obj
Sub $900
Best glass possible for this price range

I would love to put "not made in china" but i know I won't get that at this price range. Thank you all for you time and expertise!

Southpaw409 · 2024-12-23T20:02:15-0600

Athlon Helos**** btr gen 2 4-20x50

Stadoc · 2024-12-23T20:22:47-0600

Southpaw409 said:
Athlon Helos**** btr gen 2 4-20x50

this

74honker · 2024-12-23T20:53:20-0600

Midas TAC is in your price range and even better than the Helos IMO.

Southpaw409 · 2024-12-23T21:18:15-0600

74honker said:
Midas TAC is in your price range and even better than the Helos IMO.

My bad, I forgot to include "illuminated reticle" in the OP. It does seem like the glass would be better according to their marketing.

74honker · 2024-12-23T21:42:38-0600

Southpaw409 said:
My bad, I forgot to include "illuminated reticle" in the OP. It does seem like the glass would be better according to their marketing.

I don't think you can go wrong with Athlon. I'm with you on the rather not china but they are good scopes. If you shop around a little like cameraland or eurooptic you may be able to get even an Ares line for the price range.

Jon Bischof · 2024-12-23T21:48:51-0600

I have 3 Riton rifle scopes now, because I like the clarity of their glass and their tank-like construction. And I'm not an Amazon associate or affiliated with Riton. I'm a hunter.

https://www.amazon.com/Riton-Riflescope-Illuminated-Integrated-Removable/dp/B0BRJR47X2?tag=lrhmag19-20

dfanonymous · 2024-12-23T23:21:58-0600

The Bushnell is a good option. The arken is Japanese made I'm pretty sure and works fine. It has 2 mils more of total elevation than the Bushnell.

There's also This. I think the reticles suck compared to the other 2.

The Tract Torics use to be pretty budget as well. I haven't looked at those prices in some years.

You can find a Eotech Vudu on sale or used sometimes for $1500 depending if you can stretch your budget and live with a 50mm objective. Glass comes from the same place as the civilian NF atacr's.

highfinblue · 2024-12-24T03:34:33-0600

I remember when Japanese made products were much like Chinese today, but the folks in Japan definitely figured some stuff out. I hated Nikon stopping making rifle scopes because you couldn't beat their glass for the money. If I was choosing between China and Japan, I'm going with Japan products every time. I believe China will catch up if they want to, but I'm kind of a conspiracy theorist and I'm not sure they don't want to sell us junk.

JAYgs8163 · 2024-12-24T04:45:13-0600

Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50 is a fantastic optic for under $600 with UHD glass. I am extremely impressed with mine and at this price it's a no brainer.

Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50mm APLR6 FFP IR MOA Riflescope 212105

FREE SHIPPING on Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50mm APLR6 FFP IR MOA Riflescope 212105

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JAYgs8163 · 2024-12-24T04:47:10-0600

dfanonymous said:
The Bushnell is a good option. The arken is Japanese made I'm pretty sure and works fine. It has 2 mils more of total elevation than the Bushnell.

There's also This. I think the reticles suck compared to the other 2.

The Tract Torics use to be pretty budget as well. I haven't looked at those prices in some years.

You can find a Eotech Vudu on sale or used sometimes for $1500 depending if you can stretch your budget and live with a 50mm objective. Glass comes from the same place as the civilian NF atacr's.

Arken is made in China. Some of their glass comes from Japan but that's it.

Southpaw409 · 2024-12-24T04:57:05-0600

74honker said:
I don't think you can go wrong with Athlon. I'm with you on the rather not china but they are good scopes. If you shop around a little like cameraland or eurooptic you may be able to get even an Ares line for the price range.

Is the ares a huge upgrade from the helos? If the glass quality is noticeably better consider me very intrigued.

Southpaw409 · 2024-12-24T04:59:40-0600

JAYgs8163 said:
Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50 is a fantastic optic for under $600 with UHD glass. I am extremely impressed with mine and at this price it's a no brainer.

Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50mm APLR6 FFP IR MOA Riflescope 212105

FREE SHIPPING on Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50mm APLR6 FFP IR MOA Riflescope 212105

www.eurooptic.com

Looks like a great deal, I wish it was in mils instead of moa. If you come across one in mils for that price please send me a link. I've found a couple in mils in the $715ish range. Is the ares a huge upgrade from the helos?

JAYgs8163 · 2024-12-24T05:02:16-0600

Southpaw409 said:
Looks like a great deal, I wish it was in mils instead of moa. If you come across one in mils for that price please send me a link. I've found a couple in mils in the $715ish range. Is the ares a huge upgrade from the helos?

Yes it is a huge upgrade! The glass is very impressive.

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