So you've got 550 bucks............

[Drumsnguns]

What scope would you purchase?

I'm looking to upgrade from my Althlon Argos 6-24 ffp, and would like to have some opinions.



Thanks,



KP/NC

 

[Kdog]

Athlon Midas tac

 

[whitefox545]

Have to agree with Keith!! Midas Tac one of the best for that much money!!

 

[cpeters28]

Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 - great glass for the money, 30mm tube, FFP, focuses down to 10 yards. I have one and I'm looking an excuse to buy a couple more! Throw in the Vortex VIP warranty and you can't beat it. Plus, you have some money left over to buy a few tins of pellets

 

[davecole]

I “upgraded” if that’s what you want to call it, from a Athlon to a Falcon. I believe the Falcon has a narrower depth of field.

 

[Cranky1]

I would go to the Midas tac. It’s my favorite scope that I own, and half the cost of a couple I own. 

 

[shambozzie]

Look here. Swfasamplelist.com. Tons of great deals.

 

[mmahoney]

I've never looked through a Midas Tac, but for that money my favorite is the SWFA 3-15x42 with the MOA reticle. I love the floating dot in the MOA reticle. The scope has parallax adjustment down to 6 yds. The magnification range suits about any use. The glass is great. Side focus....

I have one mounted to my Veteran Compact for a couple more days. I found a Tier 1 scope that I've had my eye on for a while for an unbelievable price that fits the size of the gun better. The SWFA isn't huge, but can be a bit long on compact guns.

 

[L.Leon]

If you like the illumination on your Argos consider that, also the Midas Tac’s minimum paralex is 25 yards. Have you considered the Helos? Can be had at bluelineoptics for under $500.

 

[Centercut]

Midas TAC 6-24×50 minimum 10 yards. 

 

[L.Leon]

Centercut is correct I looked at the 56mm Midas Tacs... still not illuminated, if that’s important to you.

 

[Mtnviper]

I really like the Hawke Optics line. The FFP 6X24 56 is on sale at midway usa for $485.00 great buy. Great Scope IMO. Paralax down to 10 yards, clear bright glass, accurate range finding.

 

[jtnm]

Arken Optics 

 

[MP44]

It wouldn't be a Chinese scope

 

[Centercut]

It wouldn't be a Chinese scope

Interesting. Please give a few examples of quality scopes for $550 or less that AREN’T made in China? Can you even name one?

 

[steve123]

No question whatsoever, Midas TAC!!!!!!!! 

My 3 SWFA 3-15's weren't even as clear as my Athlon Talos BTR's, nor my Argos BTR's, and the glass in the TAC blows the SWFA's away.

I sold one of those SWFA's to a friend. About a month later I rounded the corner, saw that same friend with his rifle/SWFA 3-15 sitting on the bench. He says, hey Steve, come check this out. The side focus knob had fallen off. He sent the scope back and they fixed it or replaced it which is good.

So what I'm getting at is just because a scope is made in Japan doesn't mean it's "all that".

I've had maybe 20 Athlon scopes go through my hands and all of them have functioned correctly. Though I know of one friend who's scope was DOA. He sent it back and it was replaced with a new one. This same guy just bought a Midas TAC from me a few days ago. I'll be using the money towards the purchase of a Ares BTR Gen2 4.5-27x50 which I'm transitioning to for most of my rifles not intended for close shooting, already having one on my FX Impact, it is one awesome scope!!!

 

[Drumsnguns]

I’ve not heard anything about the Aztec line. 


Gonna have to take a serious look at the Midas Tac. 
Appreciate the input. 

 

[nomojo65]

Sightron- S-TAC 4-20x50 FFP, will focus down to 9yds!

 

[L.Leon]

I’ve not heard anything about the Aztec line. 


Gonna have to take a serious look at the Midas Tac. 
Appreciate the input.

I own both an Athlon Helos BTR and the Aztec Emerald FFP. I posted a comparison of the two. That said the reticle on the Aztec is the bomb for the type of shooting I do. Glass is comparable to the Helos to these older eyes. I really really like both scopes and would buy them again.

 

[Joer]

It wouldn't be a Chinese scope

Interesting. Please give a few examples of quality scopes for $550 or less that AREN’T made in China? Can you even name one?

I would have agreed with you until I saw a Riton MOD 7 5-25x56 MRAD on the GTA Bargain Gate for $350. The scope is actually made in Japan. I couldn't believe it.