I don't like where it's made (hate to beat that drum, but there it is....), but it checks a LOT of boxes that "American" (however you wish to define that) scope outfits are not.
It also does it at a price point that is pretty amazing. The SWFA 3-15 FFP is around $700, and the Athlon is illuminated, with a more "feature filled" reticle.
If it'll stand up to Stick throwing it on rocks and leaving it in the creek, I'll be putting one on my next rig. For that matter, I need to look at the larger models in the Helos line, I'm looking to upgrade the XTRII on my .22BR........
