That's the one I have been looking at.
It looks like that Athlon is around $850 retail? Here's the Burris at around the same price. I'd look at some of the demo Vortex PST Gen2. Or if a veteran use the LE/MIL/ veteran pricing on Vortex. https://www.eurooptic.com/Burris-Xt...m-Non-Illum-SCR-MIL-XT-100-MAD-Windage-M.aspxBeen looking and feel this is the best choice for me.
Any comments welcome as I am still thinking!Ares BTR 4.5-27x50 APLR4 Riflescope | Athlon Optics Scopes
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Thanks.If you're interested. I have a couple of Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5x29x56 that I'm going to list for sale soon.
One is black and on brown
Thanks.
Those are a great deal! Lot of scope for the money!I posted them for sale if you're interested.
LucDog did you have any problems with them?
What did you replace them with?
Old Rooster
Is your Athlon a gen 1 or gen 2?I have owned an Athlon Ares BTR 2.5-15. I thought it compared well to the Vortex Viper PST G2 3-15x. The Athlon's only weakness was the reticle was too fat and optical quality at the edge was a bit worse. Otherwise it seemed comparable and a few bucks cheaper. I went with the Vortex and have been very happy with it.
I also have a Tract Toric 4-20x which is better in every way.
That said, the Vortex is a more than capable aiming device everywhere I have used it. Even without locking turrets, they are never shifted in the field unless I adjust them.
I suspect the Ares would be fine, if you are ok with the reticle and it's Chinese heritage.
Gen 2. I sold it without mounting it.Is your Athlon a gen 1 or gen 2?