Money refunded..looking for 2 scopes $600 to 700 each what could be the best of this 2 ... thanks
Crimson trace ..or.. Atholton midas tac
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Well if you read my post I just ordered a Crimson Trace series 5 which I am gonna put next to the Athlon Ares BTR which if I am not wrong has the same glass as the Midas Tac.
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I'm a Midas Tac fan amazing scopes for the money. They have my vote. Great track record and one of the best warranties in the business if needed.
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I also like the Midas Tac and Ares scopes. Athlon scopes are pretty darn great for the money. Scopes are so subjective and most people test them out in bright mid day conditions so every scope is going to look pretty darn good.
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I have two CT scopes, one 2 series and one 3 series. The 2 series is 1-4x24 and I’ve not even mounted it up yet. The 3 series is 5-25x56 and is on my Daystate Pulsar HP. I really like this scope and feel like it’s worth much more than I paid for it ($499). Midway is sold out of them but they do have another 3 series with a reticle I don’t like as much and also the 5 series for about what your looking to spend. I haven’t owned a Midas Tac but have looked through and used one that a shooting buddy owns. I honestly wasn’t impressed with it. The glass was about what you would expect coming out of China. It wasn’t terrible but I wouldn’t call it good either. The turrets was the big let down for me. Everyone raves about them and I thought they were a little mushy and didn’t have a positive feel to them. It could have just been his scope, I haven’t used another one to compare. He also has a Cronus and I was absolutely impressed with that scope and feel it’s a good value for what you are getting. I have a Zeiss Conquest that I was comparing it to and it would be a toss up. The Zeiss had a little better glass to me, but not much. The Cronus had better turrets and just felt more robust. I definitely would give the edge to the Midas Tac on warranty. The series of CT scopes on sale are being discontinued and I have no idea how the quality will be on the replacement product if the scope couldn’t be repaired in a warranty situation.
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Midas Tac or the Ares BTR are great choices. I would opt for the 5-25 Tac or the 4.5-27 Ares. IQ on these are very similar and a notch better (subjective) than the Tac 6-24. Ares has illumination.
I have a CT 5 on the way. We shall see how It looks to my eyes.
I have a CT 5 on the way. We shall see how It looks to my eyes.
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The MidwayUSA less than half price JAPAN MADE Crimson Trace has a 90 day no brainer free return.
Otherwise please b sure you buy from return friendly dealer buying other brands and return within their return policy with no restocking fee.
The Athlon Ares and Midas TAC REALLY looked like the glass on the Bushnell Forge.
Otherwise please b sure you buy from return friendly dealer buying other brands and return within their return policy with no restocking fee.
The Athlon Ares and Midas TAC REALLY looked like the glass on the Bushnell Forge.
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This is a good observation between the two Athlons, Ares BTR and Midas Tac and the Bushnell Forge. They are made in two different factories. The two mentioned Athlons are made in China by SAM Electronics and the Bushnell Forge is made in South Korea by Su Optics. I would agree that the optics of my Forge were very good and in many ways match the Ares BTR and TAC. An equally important observation between each of them is the smooth and tactile feel along with accurate RTZ. Quality features that are important IMO.
Many here have been pleased with the Crimson Trace series @ the discounted price point Midway and others are selling them. When my CT 5 arrives I will give my honest opinion.
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