Prairie Dog Scope

[jbravo103]

I’m looking for descent scope with adequate magnificant to shoot prairie dogs out to 150 yds. Would like stay under $600. Here are some scopes on my list so far. The Discovery is very tempting based on price, feature and other member feedback.

• Athlon Midas BTR 4.4-27x50 SFP IR (can only find gen 2 now for $590) 
• Athlon Ares BTR 4.4-27x50 FFP IR (on sale at UA for $599, reticle is very cluttered)
• Aztec 5.5-25x50 FFP IR ($540)
• Optisan EVX 5-20x50i SFP IR ($400)
• Discovery HD 5-25x50 FFP IR ($270, great price - reticle is cluttered)

 

[shambozzie]

Add the swfa 12, 16 @ 20 x to the list.

 

[davecole]

 

The last two hunts I used Athlon Argos 6-24x50 FFP. The vertical “Christmas Tree” reticle was a bonus for hold over in wind. Zeroed at 75 gave me full use of the reticle at all magnifications. My furthest kill was lasered 188 yards.

 

[jbravo103]

Nice work Dave!

 

[Centercut]

I have the Athlon Midas TAC 6-24x50, and its a very good scope. Great for "clickers" and holdover both. Side by side with my Hawke Sidewinder 6-24x56, the Athlon is noticeably more clear at over 100 yards. Highly recommended...

 

[tsmith]

I have a vortex diamondback tactical 6-24x50 FFP. Love it. $399. No better warranty out there.

 

[Eamon]

I have a vortex diamondback tactical 6-24x50 FFP. Love it. $399. No better warranty out there.

They hit this one right out of the ballpark! The Diamondback Tactical is a tuff deal to beat. Love mine too. 

 

[jbravo103]

Has anyone used the Vector Taurus 3-18x50 or 4-24x50? I noticed Edgunwest.com has the 3-18 listed for $285. The specs seem good, but not sure about build quality or optics. Nice reticle too.

 

[txaggie929]

I have the Athlon Ares BTR 2.5-15, and it's awesome. Would strongly recommend it.

 

[JungleShooter]

JBravo103,

I have been so overwhelmed by the many features and options that I finally ended up making two comprehensive scope comparison tables.

Specs and requirements to get onto the list
• Price $300-500, with some fudging
• Min. Parallax = 10y
• Reticle specifications MIL or MOA; hash marks for hold overs
• Turret Adjustment Range 50 MOA min.
• FFP or SFP
• IR or not
• Weight
• Tube: 30mm
• Exposed turrets



The list for 3-16x (3-18, 4-16) is here:
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/scope-model-comparison-with-specifications-3-16x-300-500/

The list for 6-24x (5-24, 4-20x) is here:
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/scope-model-comparison-with-specifications-6-24x-300-500/


In the 3-16x I need to still add:
SWFA SS 3-15x42
Discovery HD 4-20x50 SFIR FFP
Discovery: VT-T 3-18X50 SFVF

In the 6-24x I need to still add:
Riton MOD 5 GEN 2 6-24x50 IR FFP
Aztec Emerald 5.5-25x50 FFP
Vector Optics Taurus 4-24x50
Monstrum 6-24x50
ACME Machine 6-24x50mm
Discovery VT-T 6-24x50 SFVF FFP
Discovery VT-3 6-24x50 SFAI FFP



Next weekend I'll have that done and update the posts.

Matthias

 

[tsmith]

I’m telling ya.........

consider the vortex diamondback tactical. Meets all your requirements. Not illuminated though.



https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-diamondback-tactical-6-24x50-ffp-riflescope.html