Just purchased an Athlon Argos 6x24x50 BTR.

[USMCM16A2]

Folks,


Have just purchased an Athlon Optics Argos BTR 6x24x50, great reviews but we will see. Any comments? A2

[FeuerFrei]

I don't own one, but here's more info about Athlon. Article makes some points worth reading.
https://riflescope-review.com/where-...-manufactured/

*Athlon Neos scopes – Made in China to Athlon specifications.
*Athlon Talos and Talos BTR scopes – Made in China to Athlon specifications.
*Athlon Argos BTR and Helos BTR scopes – Made in China to Athlon specifications.
*Athlon Midas BTR, Midas HMR, Midas TAC scopes – Also made in China to Athlon’s specific specifications.
*Athlon Ares BTR and Ares ETR scopes – Made in China as well to Athlon’s specifications.
*Athlon Cronus BTR scope – This model is currently Athlon’s top of the line scope and is made in Japan to Athlon specifications.

[Tommy Gun]

I have their Midas 5x25 (6x24, I forget) and its good glass, reticle and overall scope. True zero stop is nice.

[theLBC]

i have not looked through one, but for the money they are hard to beat based on what people say on other forums for long range shooting.

[Peahi2]

Should be good to go. I have a couple of Athlons, including a Midas Tac which is a solid performer...no complaints.

[Buymoreguns]

I got 3 of them when they were still new and gen 1. Great for the price and features for the times. I think they are still great Scopes today but there are probably competition now. Over 20x glass gets less clear. Turrets from gen 1 are not great. If you have a gen 2, might be better turrets. Cost me about 300 each when new.

[stormvet]

Originally Posted by USMCM16A2

Folks,


Have just purchased an Athlon Optics Argos BTR 6x24x50, great reviews but we will see. Any comments? A2

I actually have two of that exact optic, bought one brand new for a rifle I was gonna buy. But ended up buying the rifle gently used with a Vortex viper PST on it. Ended up buying another used rifle that came with the Athlon, but went another direction with it not using that optic.

Ended up replacing a 4x14x44 I had on a Howa with the used Athlon and have put close to 100 rounds with it. For the cost decent glass, holds zero on my 308 and functions well. You could do far worse, by the way I have a Athlon Talos BTR 4x14 on a Ruger precision rimfire that I love and I still have that new Argos sitting in its box, never used it.