Anyone have experience with the Athlon Talos 3-12×40?

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GunshipGuy

GunshipGuy

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Looking for a scope for my AGT Vixen Shortie (under 5 pounds). Just noticed the Athlon Talos 3-12×40 Mil, SFP. 16 oz, 12" long, side focus. Currently $137 on Amazon. I like the size and weight, but I also know that we generally get what we pay for. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance for your help.

https://athlonoptics.com/product/rifle-scopes-talos-3-12x40-mildot-sfp/

https://www.amazon.com/Athlon-Optics-Riflescope-Second-Reticle/dp/B01APT0H3U/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IYW0NI6G5M6&keywords=athlon%2BTalos%2B3-12×40%2BMildot&qid=1643340158&sprefix=athlon%2Btalos%2B3-12%2B40%2Bmildot%2Caps%2C387&sr=8-1&th=1

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@gunshipguy, I've owned the Mil dot version for about 4 years now. Purchased for use on my then new Compatto, an excellent scope. I made kills on pigeons out to 104 yards with it. Also many, many rats atop my Compatto and subsequently my pp700sa. It currently resides atop my Crosman 1701p. I paid close to $250 for mine. I would consider it a good buy at the current price, I've been spoiled by illuminated reticles or I would pick up another of these.
 
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@gunshipguy, I've owned the Mil dot version for about 4 years now. Purchased for use on my then new Compatto, an excellent scope. I made kills on pigeons out to 104 yards with it. Also many, many rats atop my Compatto and subsequently my pp700sa. It currently resides atop my Crosman 1701p. I paid close to $250 for mine. I would consider it a good buy at the current price, I've been spoiled by illuminated reticles or I would pick up another of these.
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Thanks! I hear ya on the IR. I really like illumination when I'm shooting into the shade, etc. I'm trying to keep the weight down on this little rifle, however, so I need to cut where I can. Really appreciate your owner feedback. Athlon makes some great scopes. 
 
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The Athlon Talos is a good scope at a very fair price. I talked my brother into getting one, and I got the TVV 3-12 SFP. The mil-dot reticle is not near as thin as the Tac Vector Veyron 3-12, which makes it very easy to see. It is optically clearer than the Tac Vector. I also have the fixed 10x Tac Vector Marksman and I love the reticle in that scope. It's not the best optically and the turrets are a little mushy, but it's my favorite of these budget scopes, as I don't click and don't need an illuminated reticle. These three scopes are great deals and either one might be the best for you depending on what you want out of it. 
 
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