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Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50 FFP vs Athlon Ares BTR Gen2 4.5-27x50 FFP
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<blockquote data-quote="entoptics" data-source="post: 2696894" data-attributes="member: 104268"><p>Buddy has the same Athlon, I have the same LHT. I've seen them side by side plenty. </p><p></p><p>Glass is a lot better on the LHT, such that useable resolution is probably not a whole lot better with the Athlon, despite the extra magnification. I seem to be able to spot bullet holes on paper as far or further with LHT than Athlon. </p><p></p><p>As mentioned, LHT illumination control is a war crime.</p><p></p><p>Athlon turrets are mushy.</p><p></p><p>I have a PST gen II 5-25 and that is a fair comparison with the Ares 4.5-30 for quality/features. I prefer the PST, but mostly on subjective criteria. Neither is as sharp and bright as the LHT, though it's not some "shameful" difference. </p><p></p><p>That said, I'm not sure LHT is $600 better, unless the weight and locking elevation turret is critical for your purpose. It was for me, and I had the cash available, but YMMV.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entoptics, post: 2696894, member: 104268"] Buddy has the same Athlon, I have the same LHT. I’ve seen them side by side plenty. Glass is a lot better on the LHT, such that useable resolution is probably not a whole lot better with the Athlon, despite the extra magnification. I seem to be able to spot bullet holes on paper as far or further with LHT than Athlon. As mentioned, LHT illumination control is a war crime. Athlon turrets are mushy. I have a PST gen II 5-25 and that is a fair comparison with the Ares 4.5-30 for quality/features. I prefer the PST, but mostly on subjective criteria. Neither is as sharp and bright as the LHT, though it’s not some “shameful” difference. That said, I’m not sure LHT is $600 better, unless the weight and locking elevation turret is critical for your purpose. It was for me, and I had the cash available, but YMMV. [/QUOTE]
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