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Yes they do normally, but it's the holiday season so if you need it quick you might call and ask about rates, backlog, etc.
Also if you called you might get better pricing.
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They shipped mine out the next day which was Monday.....here is a parallax side wheel from MK Machining that makes these for all models of Athlon scopes, cheap too around 15, can get them from Amazon or eBay FYI...also a throw lever for magnification.
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do you guys think spending 1100$ on an air rifle scope is overkill? curious because that Cronus deal they have seems extremely good but im not sure if i want to part with that type of coin, if i did i might swap it over my long range setup in the works
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They shipped mine out the next day which was Monday.....here is a parallax side wheel from MK Machining that makes these for all models of Athlon scopes, cheap too around 15, can get them from Amazon or eBay FYI...also a throw lever for magnification.
Is that an Ares BTR? And that’s one nice rifle you have.
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The Cronus has a 25 yard minimum focus.
Use it for a 100 yard gun or if you don't shoot closer than 25 yards anyway.
$1000+ is subjective buy it only if you are comfortable and can afford spending that kind of cash. And never ever look though an Alpha6 after that.
Use it for a 100 yard gun or if you don't shoot closer than 25 yards anyway.
$1000+ is subjective buy it only if you are comfortable and can afford spending that kind of cash. And never ever look though an Alpha6 after that.
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any experience on the cronus vs the ares/midas tac i'm probably just going with the ares or midas but cannot decide which someone make up my mind lol
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They shipped mine out the next day which was Monday.....here is a parallax side wheel from MK Machining that makes these for all models of Athlon scopes, cheap too around 15, can get them from Amazon or eBay FYI...also a throw lever for magnification.
Is that an Ares BTR? And that’s one nice rifle you have.
Yes, a Gen2 Ares BTR 2.5-15x50 FFP MOA APLR3
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The Midas and Ares look like they got the same glass to me.
Midas is the better deal IMHO.
Cronus is definitely hands down better scope period! Buy it is you can afford it so there can be no regrets in life!!!
The Chinese non Cronus are way overpriced for what you get IMHO.
The Cronus used to be $1700-$1800 so that alone SHOULD tell you what caliber level of scope the Japan made Cronus is and what kind of a deal you are getting at the much lowered cheaper price.
The only scope that can beat it is the Tract Toric for $1694.00 and Nightforce NX8 in the JUST AT $2000 price point.
Midas is the better deal IMHO.
Cronus is definitely hands down better scope period! Buy it is you can afford it so there can be no regrets in life!!!
The Chinese non Cronus are way overpriced for what you get IMHO.
The Cronus used to be $1700-$1800 so that alone SHOULD tell you what caliber level of scope the Japan made Cronus is and what kind of a deal you are getting at the much lowered cheaper price.
The only scope that can beat it is the Tract Toric for $1694.00 and Nightforce NX8 in the JUST AT $2000 price point.
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If you don't need illumination get the Midas TAC.
Yep the Cronus is superior in some ways, particularly the glass, amount of turret travel, and it has daylight bright illumination.
But the Ares ETR is an exceptional scope too, just "slightly" behind the Cronus. No question that it is the best the Chinese have to offer right now. There are a bunch of other scopes made in other countries that flat out don't give the impression that they are made as well, that's how good the ETR is. Yes the glass is superior than the Ares BTR G2!
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I ended up buying the vortex 5-25 viper pst gen 2, it was the scope I had in mind originally. So I came here and was recommended athlon a lot but I could not make my mind up on which athlon scope to buy so I just went with the vortex. Hopefully I enjoy it and didn’t make a mistake.
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Congratulations! The Gen2 PST is a great scope, these and the Athlon Ares models are in direct competition so they should be very close in all specs
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I would cancel that Vortex and buy a $1099 Crimson Trace on sale for half price $550.
If you bought it brand new for WTH? $824.99??? (what??? they JUST uppity upped it from $779!!!) with free shipping you got 30 days FREE return as stated on the listing they usually got good return policy.
https://www.ebay.com/p/24027038847
The $550 ($1099 regular price) Crimson Trace got better glass than the $1499 Element Nexus.
You need a Tract Toric Or Nightforce NX8 to better it for scopes under $2000.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/sightmark-citadel-3-18x50-lr2-riflescope/?referrer=1
The made in Philipines Vortex Viper PST Gen2 has a 25 yard or farther minimum focus.
If you bought it brand new for WTH? $824.99??? (what??? they JUST uppity upped it from $779!!!) with free shipping you got 30 days FREE return as stated on the listing they usually got good return policy.
https://www.ebay.com/p/24027038847
The $550 ($1099 regular price) Crimson Trace got better glass than the $1499 Element Nexus.
You need a Tract Toric Or Nightforce NX8 to better it for scopes under $2000.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/sightmark-citadel-3-18x50-lr2-riflescope/?referrer=1
The made in Philipines Vortex Viper PST Gen2 has a 25 yard or farther minimum focus.
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Specific issues to look out for with the Viper PST Gen2 potential turret inner and outer housing breaking inner shaft and potential parallax error and potential super stiff zoom even with throw lever and parallax wheel even with big side wheel installed.
GOOD NEWS! Vortex has such a great warranty for all their potential issues You might end up just knowing memorize Vortex phone number in your head just like most Vortex owners do.
GOOD NEWS! Vortex has such a great warranty for all their potential issues You might end up just knowing memorize Vortex phone number in your head just like most Vortex owners do.
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Wonder why eurooptic has it for 820 on eBay but 699 on their website? Same model you linked but mrad
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