Athlon or Discovery?

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Rodeo

Rodeo

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Not too long ago I asked about fixed power scope choices. Thank you all for your input but I just did not find "the one". I did however start looking into FFP scopes (thanks again for the advise on that). Until yesterday I had never had the opportunity to look thru a FFP scope - Thanks Dan for having me over. Dan has a REALLY nice Edgun R5M .25 long with a Discovery 18x on it. (I think it was the VT-2?). I had been concerned that the reticle on a FFP scope would be too thick at higher magnification but the Discovery @18x was fine. Now on to my question: can anyone give me a comparison between the Discovery 6-24x50 VT-T and the Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 APMR? I like the reticle on the Athlon more - I usually use holdover - but I am considering starting to dial in elevation so I am not opposed to the Discovery's reticle (really like that they numbered it). This scope will go on my Wildcat .25 and the Hawke Vantage that is on it now will move to my BSA R10.
 
I was on the fence like most of the guys looking for a scope that was priced reasonable. I went with the Athlon because of the warranty they offer, wouldn't you know the Athlon scope I got had issues with the eye relief ring, called Athlon filled out the paperwork and they sent me a new scope. I don't know it Discovery has that kind of warranty, but I did buy 3 more Athlon scopes, Helos 6-24x50, Ares 4.5-27x50, and the newest to family Midas TAC 6-24x50 all in FFP due to the excellent customer service & warranty. just my .02
 
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I was on the fence like most of the guys looking for a scope that was priced reasonable. I went with the Athlon because of the warranty they offer, wouldn't you know the Athlon scope I got had issues with the eye relief ring, called Athlon filled out the paperwork and they sent me a new scope. I don't know it Discovery has that kind of warranty, but I did buy 3 more Athlon scopes, Helos 6-24x50, Ares 4.5-27x50, and the newest to family Midas TAC 6-24x50 all in FFP due to the excellent customer service & warranty. just my .02
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Went to the Discovery Optics site to read their warranty. Here's what is there, nothing more. I think I'd be a bit cautious.

Lifetime Warranty

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The discovery will be hard to beat in Value. I have the VT-T6-24x50 on my 25 Wildcat. Glass is super clear and see the attached photo of the reticle. You can't find a better scope for $243 with delivered.

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I picked up a 89.00 VT-Z 4-16x44 just to try out and the only complaint I have is I need to have the Ocular adjustment just about all the way out to get a clear sharp reticle image other then that it’s not to bad so if the opportunity presents itself I might try a more expensive FFP from Discovery.

With the technology out there now days and everyone copying other manufacturers scopes it’s not hard to find a nice scope out there under 200.00, it might not say Hawke,Vortex,Nikon etc but they are out there if you look around.
 
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