Opinions wanted. Element optics scopes

[vinny]

I’m in the market for a new or possibly used scope with zero stop , ffp , I’ve tried a ffp scope along time ago believe it was a talos anyway the cross hairs were so fine that to me it was unusable, now people are saying the new ffp’s are much better easy to see, Thoughts on the hawke frontier, element titan or helix , on these 3 is the reticle easy to pick up, or any other good options under a grand , 

 

[cmatera]

I’ve been impressed with my Element Helix 6-24, but mine is a SFP. I imagine the FFP would be just as good. I have had issues with too fine of reticles, and I have no problem with the reticle. For $400 for a 6-24 with good turrets, I like it.

 

[Solo1]

I have two helix ffp and find the reticle to be on the fine side but I’ve begun adjusting the scope so i can wear my reading glasses while shooting and find it better but still fine on lower power. Aint it great to get old?

 

[vinny]

Solo. The Golden years aren’t what I was expecting . Thanks for the input. Also thank you Cmatera maybe I’ll just go ahead and pick one up nothing ventured nothing gained hahah

 

[cmatera]

I might pick up another myself for my Impact M3 which should be here within the next month.

 

[triggertreat]

I am happy with my Titan. Very clear and bright. It does have an illuminated reticle with different intensity levels that is handy on the lowest magnification setting. Other that setting, the reticle is plenty big enough for non-illumination use and easily viewed for me at 60 with no eye prescription.

 

[Guest]

I have the Nexus, purchased it on a promotional offer to see if Element optics would be an alternative to Leupold. 

I have been very prejudiced against it for not being a Leopold. That being said, a side-by-side comparison with a Mark 4 6.5-20×50 mm. the Nexus was as clear at 1800 meters and had better light gathering in low light ( both 20× watching deer at 400 meters). For close work, the 5x is a bit too much, but the image is clear at 10 meters. The illumination makes the reticle defined and useable at low power.

What I don't like is the optic pulls too much light on a bright days and will need a sun shade, or there is a halo on the edges. This didn't hurt clarity but was distracting. The adjustments are very soft and can easily move. I like a stiff, defined click, but that is my preference. 

For an overpowered scope (Imho), the Nexus is a nice optic.

 

[brink]

I bought a Helix FFP wanting to try it out and reading that that the reticle is viewable (useable) at lower powers by a certain you-tuber. Well it is not for me, the upper powers a OK but I put this on a walk around hunting rifle where I will be using the lower powers out in the woods and shooting offhand mostly at squirrels and varmints. At low power in the woods or even a shaded area the reticle disappears, now I am a old fart and eyes are not what they used to be so maybe someone with younger eyes or better eyes it may be OK. I went back to the SFP, 100 yards is a long shot for me and where I live hunting in the squirrel woods in the summer and fall most shots are around 25 yards seldom ever get at shot at 50 yards. I think that if a guy were to stay on the higher powers and shooting of a rested surface the FFP is OK. Shooting on lower powers, hunting and walking around shooting close range targets, normal air rifle range and targets of opportunity give me a Second Focal Plane.

Your mileage my vary!

 

[pcwhite]

I have a Nexus. Its a nice scope and it does pull in a lot of light. I opted for the MRAD Christmas tree reticle. The illumination can be a bit bright in low light. Only a couple of things I'd change. I'd like a bit lower magnification like 3X and a scope cover that actually fits. That being said I also prefer Leupold.