Aztec emerald vs Athlon helos
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I own both I wrote about here...
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/aztec-emerald-ffp-vs-athlon-helos-ffp/?referrer=1
I prefer clicking with the Helos...
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/aztec-emerald-ffp-vs-athlon-helos-ffp/?referrer=1
I prefer clicking with the Helos...
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I assume you have the first gen since they just recently released the gen 2? The gen 2 is supposed to have upgraded glass and stainless turrets now. The turret clicks should be even better in the gen 2 which you already stated were very good. I would definitely take the Helos over the Aztec. I have been strongly considering the new 2-12X42 Helos for a compact size scope.
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I also own both, and definitely prefer the Helos. Mine is a Gen 1, so if Gen 2 is upgraded they must be absolutely Greta, especially considering the price.
Chris
Chris
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This is the one I am looking to get. It is a brand new model.
Helos BTR GEN2 4-20x50 FFP IR MIL Rifle Scope | DMR Scope | (athlonoptics.com)
Hoping to use it with my new camera setup from Orion.
Helos BTR GEN2 4-20x50 FFP IR MIL Rifle Scope | DMR Scope | (athlonoptics.com)
Hoping to use it with my new camera setup from Orion.
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There's absolutely nothing to dislike about the G2 Helos, it's that good! I cannot fault it for the price point in any way, and these are truly exceptional scopes! Even the G1 is decent though I have some dislikes.
The other scope - no comment.
The other scope - no comment.
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I have a gen I and it’s a good scope. Certainly for what we typically do with an air rifle
i find that for the most part you get what you pay for with optics. A gen I has decent glass it doesn’t compare to a $1000 leupold which doesn’t compare to a $3000 night force . Most of us are limited to some degree as to what we need and can afford to invest in an air rifle scope. I have seen a night force scope on an air rifle but it’s not a typical shooter. I think the Athlon scopes are extremely good value. On some of my powder burners I want better. I’m talking about guns I shoot rather extreme distances with in less then ideal lighting conditions . I’ve tried the Helios and it falls short in those conditions.
i find that for the most part you get what you pay for with optics. A gen I has decent glass it doesn’t compare to a $1000 leupold which doesn’t compare to a $3000 night force . Most of us are limited to some degree as to what we need and can afford to invest in an air rifle scope. I have seen a night force scope on an air rifle but it’s not a typical shooter. I think the Athlon scopes are extremely good value. On some of my powder burners I want better. I’m talking about guns I shoot rather extreme distances with in less then ideal lighting conditions . I’ve tried the Helios and it falls short in those conditions.
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I have the Aztec and have now placed an order for the Helos listed above.
I have to agree with bb64 as it is hard for me to break into the upper end scopes for air rifle use.
I have to agree with bb64 as it is hard for me to break into the upper end scopes for air rifle use.
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