2,000 dollar sightron s6 or the athlon Helos at 550.00. I’ll take the athlon any day!
MY opinion! I shoot hft.
MY opinion! I shoot hft.
Sightron vs athlon
- Thread starter Hopsing
- Start date
Could very well be. Today the scope game is a beautiful mess. On one hand we can get a lot more for our money these days. On the other it’s hard to tell where the best use of that money should go. If you check out the backfire channel on YouTube they had a video several weeks back showing how something like 15 different companies were selling basically the exact same scope (manufactured in China) ranging from 100-400 dollars.
Upvote 0
This is mostly true but there are exceptions sometimes in features or specifications.
One could be the reticle, another could be a higher grade of glass/coatings, yet another turrets. Upgrades cost the Optics Co more.
The Athlon Talos btr 4-14×44 comes to mind which is quite an upgrade compared to the BSA version though initial appearance seems similar.
Upvote 0
FYI…if you are a veteran, Sightron has a Very Generous discount..not in the 550.00 range but Much more affordable. John
Upvote 0
I looked at Athlon as several of our shooters had them. To me they were dark plus I did not care for the reticle. I will say the guys have had no problems with them but several have moved on to other brands.. I am a big fan of the Sightron STac line. I have 5, many thousands of shots with zero problems including a Diana54. I have 2 more on centerfire brnchrest rifles. Bright glass and totally repeatable adjustments. Vet program is fantastic.
Upvote 0
My local BR competition practice day my friend and i traded scopes . I own Athlon he has Sightron . I did see a slight brightness in his scope . but not a large enough difference for the money . We both shot X's 20 times .untimed
I have never had an Athlon break on a springer .
I have never had an Athlon break on a springer .
Upvote 0