I started looking at the Helos 2-12x42 a little while back. For now, it is sitting on an accurate 10/22 getting turrets spun to see if anything loosens up. It will go onto my280Rem after that.
In terms of packaging, image quality and reticle design, Athlon did a lot of things right with this scope. I have a couple of other broadly comparable designs to compare it to, which I will do a little later, but it an easy scope to use and so far the turrets have been very consistent.
As far as how important it being made in China goes, that's for you to decide. Athlon does not hide where their products are made, so you get to choose whether it bothers you or not.
ILya
