Disclaimer: If I offend anyone with these comments not intended, but this is just my view / opinion / experience with the Element Optics Helix scope.
Okay, earlier this year I purchased a Element Optics Helix SFP scope for my Impact Compact MK II PP. I got on to the bandwagon of Matt Dubber and the new company EO and all the hype around their products and value for money. So I purchased a EO Helix scope, and I know some people love them, but I got disillusioned very quickly with it and it lasted 2 months on my Impact before I put it up for sale. The scope sold in a trade and cash. The guy I sold the scope to, then had the same disappointment and in less than a week sold it on to someone else. Where the scope is now I have no idea.
Anyways, I am not an expert on scopes, but I agree with Cyclops Joe, it is a ok scope for the money, but not near the best. I found the eye box irritatingly small and though decently clear glass, definitely not glass equal to scopes 1.5 to 2 times the price. Of course, any of the FX boys will say how great the scope is for the money. For me, I will give the Helix an OK, and decent quality for the money, but I don’t recommend it if you are going to get one and wait for the gen 2 FFP coming out and see if the flaws of the Gen 1 SFP are solved.
Flaws: SMALL EYE box and center of gravity of the scope bit too weight forward (yes I know large piece of glass there) and low light capability is nothing compared to my .223s similar category Leopold.
If I make it to the USA next month I am going to go to some gun shops and see what I can get for $500 price range because that comes out to 400 euros with the current exchange rate.
Maybe the Titan and Nexus are worth the money, but I am might look elsewhere from now on for the money.
Okay, earlier this year I purchased a Element Optics Helix SFP scope for my Impact Compact MK II PP. I got on to the bandwagon of Matt Dubber and the new company EO and all the hype around their products and value for money. So I purchased a EO Helix scope, and I know some people love them, but I got disillusioned very quickly with it and it lasted 2 months on my Impact before I put it up for sale. The scope sold in a trade and cash. The guy I sold the scope to, then had the same disappointment and in less than a week sold it on to someone else. Where the scope is now I have no idea.
Anyways, I am not an expert on scopes, but I agree with Cyclops Joe, it is a ok scope for the money, but not near the best. I found the eye box irritatingly small and though decently clear glass, definitely not glass equal to scopes 1.5 to 2 times the price. Of course, any of the FX boys will say how great the scope is for the money. For me, I will give the Helix an OK, and decent quality for the money, but I don’t recommend it if you are going to get one and wait for the gen 2 FFP coming out and see if the flaws of the Gen 1 SFP are solved.
Flaws: SMALL EYE box and center of gravity of the scope bit too weight forward (yes I know large piece of glass there) and low light capability is nothing compared to my .223s similar category Leopold.
If I make it to the USA next month I am going to go to some gun shops and see what I can get for $500 price range because that comes out to 400 euros with the current exchange rate.
Maybe the Titan and Nexus are worth the money, but I am might look elsewhere from now on for the money.
