Is Element Optics still around? I don't hear much about their product anymore. I have the Helix 6-24x50 on a Impact MK2 and it seems to do it's part. So far so good. I need to get a little better on my part also. I'm thinking about putting one a .22. If you have one chime in.
The Element of surprise.
- Thread starter Fractured
- Start date
Yep — still there. Excellent scope. Not bad glass (not like Nightforce or Sightron, but cost much less.) I have 4 Helix on various guns. All hold their zero and if I do my part, shoot very well.
Upvote 0
Thanks rsfrid. I like the Helix . It's done well on my pcp .25. Are they ok for a .22lr rifle?
Upvote 0
Element Helix is a good scope for sure. Good weight and options. Athlon Helos is also a comparable option with same basic competitive quality but with illumination. Athlon, you get slightly more for your money in the Helos line. However the Athlons don’t do well with night optics like Pard 007S because of their glass coating. I enjoy my Helix a lot actually, more than I thought I would. Much better then the USO stuff that has a terrible parallax in my option. Helix is a good sweet spot on Airguns or rim fire if you don’t need illumination. Got a helix on a Volquartsen 17HMR and a Athlon on a Kidd custom 22LR. Both amazing. If you do Athlon, Helos is the ticket, but not with a Pard as I said. Most think they need illumination but actually don’t. Most of my scopes have illumination but maybe have used it only a handful of times in two years since updating to all FFP. Element scopes are pretty much a universal good buy.
Upvote 0
Yes, Element scopes are rated up to a .50 cal according to their website. The main complaint I’ve seen is their glass quality but they are well built scopes for sure.
Upvote 0
They are very good scopes , I believe they were bought by FX or are partnered with FX . If anyone knows for sure, let us know !
Upvote 0
I just had one replaced via warranty. The replacement shipped from fx. Great customer service and warranty!
Upvote 0
FX owner Frederick is the money/equity partner for ELEMNT optics. IMHO they are the best scopes under 1000 dollars unless Japanese scopes get steeply discounted, they DO NOT have the best glass under 1000 but I’m not bird watching.
Upvote 0