I just wanted to make sure anyone currently looking for a great Budget Hunter Field Target Scope knows about the Athlon Argos 6-24x50 First Focal Plain Scope. I've had mine now for a year. I've used it as my entry to HFT on a Air Arms TX200 MKII .177 Springer. Every time I compete my score gets better and better. I added a custom Parallax Wheel (from Bill Rabitt) and a rubber eye cup extension to complete the package. I shoot JSB Exact 8.44 gr pellets. Today I see on Amazon this scope is listed for as low as under $379.00 to $314.00 with free shipping. I have no idea who else has discounted this scope but I bet many have or would. This scope sees practice almost every day without any signs of failing. The glass is good. The cross-hairs are good. What else does anyone need in an entry level FFP HFT scope? My only complaint is the illuminated reticle is not very bright which I hardly ever use. If you in the market I wouldn't pass this up too quickly. My next Compaction scope is going to be the Hawke Model 17410 FFP 4-16x50 Scope. Next year I'll do a review on that one too. I'm not selling my Athlon. I'm just moving to my TX200 .22 HC for backyard squires or windy day competitions. I only use Sports Match 2 piece non adjustable High Scope Rings. They have not moved at all in the last year when I installed them. Very trustworthy rings.
Recommendation: Athlon Argos 6-24x50 FFP Scope Budget Friendly FFP Scope For HFT
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I was surprised how well my Argos BTR 6-24x50 ranged in Hunter on 16x as well, especially trying it for the first time in that class. I wasn't expecting to get the top score, that's for sure.
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Is the 15 yard minimum focus range of the Athlon Argos an issue on the 10 and 8 yard shots?
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None of the Argos scopes focus down to 8yds, but no FT games need to focus at 8yds.The 24x Argos focuses down to 10yds, so fine for AAFTA Hunter Division. The 34x and 40x only go down to 15yds, so they would have an issue.
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At that yardage (50-55 yds) and HFT only allows 16 power max. The detail at that distance is very limiting with any scope limited to 16 power. In fact I would say something around 40-45 yards is the best any 16 power scope can really give definite yardage. That being said It does as good of a job as more expensive scopes I feel. Hope I'm being clear here.
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It's been a while since I've pulled that scope out but if my memory serves me right I had no problem at 10 yards.
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I know I'm asking a lot of questions but I was actually hoping someone shooting open class with a 34X Argos would chime in.
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I haven't been there to shoot for several years and was shooting open class with a 32x Leapers so might not remember Hunter correctly, but I though my group had a 12x limit on Hunter and that we had a 3/8" hit zone target at 8 yards.
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I haven't been there to shoot for several years and was shooting open class with a 32x Leapers so might not remember Hunter correctly, but I though my group had a 12x limit on Hunter and that we had a 3/8" hit zone target at 8 yards.
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You are right about hunter class but the rules changed to 16 power. Anyone shooting open class these days only shoot 50 power scopes from what I've seen To much of a disadvantage not to. This sport has gotten so high end Last year is the last time I'm going to compete. It's become a race of the pocketbooks.
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