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Not sure I’d say that Athlon is a high end scope. As compared to what?
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Not being a 6.5 cm fan but have a lot of respect for Savages it probably shoots as well as they say. Do you really need that scope or would something else do? Anyway, it has a no reserve so it might go well under the asking price so keep an eye on it.
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IMHO, Just get the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 And put your own scope on it. Mo Betta Pho U 
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It's a used rifle with blurry pictures. Caveat Emptor.
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I'd see if you can get him to re-mount the scope with higher rings.
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Pass... Too much hype. Over priced. Off-brand scope is problematic.
If you are a newby to this- buy a Ruger and a Leupold.
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I agree with las. Get something new! This little Savage will shoot 3/4 groups. It’s s 6.5 creed ![[Linked Image]](http://a65.tinypic.com/2zdvbb8.jpg)
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If that 6-24 Athlon is the Midas Tac, it is a good scope and is not a cheap scope. It is a mid $600 scope. Mine tracks good and has good clear glass. Athlon has higher priced glass than that, too. They are not an off-brand scope and will spread as more people try them. I am not sure that the price is what I would pay for the rifle/scope combo, but both will perform flawlessly.
One thing about Athlon, is that they have great customer service and in-house scope testing for questionable scopes that are sent back to them. I will never own another loopy.
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If you want a tack driver there are much better options for under $40.
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There are so many good deals on Savages I would look around first. For what they are asking you could almost get the Shaw version and get exactly what you want.
I won't knock Savages as they were the first big manufacturer to produce left hand actions for which I was thankful but I currently don't own any. There is also more competition for inexpensive but highly accurate rifles available now. There are many $3-600 rifles that rival custom rifles in accuracy.
But if that is what you want it is your choice, the buy it now price is pretty close to retail.
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I agree with las. Get something new! This little Savage will shoot 3/4 groups. It’s s 6.5 creed What model is this?
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Pass... Too much hype. Over priced. Off-brand scope is problematic.
If you are a newby to this- buy a Ruger and a Leupold.
Do you have any experience with Athlon Optics?
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