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Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Big Stick #17191817 04/24/22
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Akbob5 Campfire Tracker A Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 5,490 Between the Treasure and Magic	Originally Posted by Big Stick OEM Barrett Fieldcrafts,with LOP reductions from issued 14.25" to 13.5"...ala THE stock Doc(Joe Ducos). Hint. Subtle,but HUGE Utilitarian increase in ergo's. Radiused toe(s) too. Hint. Unless you mean Carbon Howie Mini's. The Kali Kid has NO equal. Hint. Do it(all). Hint.................(grin) Thanks, appreciate it. I should have recognized them! Bob Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

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Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17191819 04/24/22
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kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	Athlon Optics Helos BTR GEN2 2-12x42 Rifle Scope Visit the Athlon Optics Store 4.2 out of 5 stars 3 ratings Best Seller Price: $476.99 shipped Last edited by kk alaska; 04/25/22. kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17191845 04/24/22
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 C Calvin Campfire Ranger
Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406	Hows the Athlon 2-12 compare to the SWFA 3-15 for size?

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Calvin #17191912 04/24/22
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TexasPhotog Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,044	They're not miles apart but Athlon is a bit shorter and a bit lighter. I much prefer the 2-12 Athlon due its features and image quality. "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that lightening ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17191959 04/24/22
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kk alaska Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,957 Eagle River Alaska	I bought 2 Athlon 2-12, 1 for a AR 15 6.5 Grendel 1 for a LH Tikka 223 no range time yet need to get off the couch! kk alaska Alaska 7 months of winter then 5 months of tourists

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Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17192062 04/25/22
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OP ElkSnort Campfire Member E Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 464 The Wasatch Front	Thanks for all your input on the scopes fellas! I will be putting in an order for the Helos here very soon.

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17192121 04/25/22
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PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,499 Metairie, LA	Dictator Xi winning!

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Calvin #17192136 04/25/22
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Calvin Hows the Athlon 2-12 compare to the SWFA 3-15 for size? As physical properties go,the Gen2 is shorter in length,but 2-ounces heavier and them is GOOD "trades". Hint................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17192257 04/25/22
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	I’ve got 3 of the 2-12’s, one of the 4-20’s. The reticle in the 2-12 is exactly as stated, a killing reticle. It’s very nice. I like the finer reticle in the 4-20 as well too. I’ve got a few 1-6 SS’s, 6x SS’s, 10x SS’s and a few 3x9 SS HD’s. I don’t believe I’d ever buy another 3x9 SS unless it is a weight thing as the 2-12 has a lot more good stuff without extra money. Semper Fi

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17192380 04/25/22
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gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,369 Old Bethpage NY	I think you'll be VERY pleased if you look at our current Flash Sale Page Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

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Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 gr8fuldoug #17192614 04/25/22
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SockPuppet Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 10,068 High Desert	Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug I think you'll be VERY pleased if you look at our current Flash Sale Page Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17192649 04/25/22
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Sweet. Hint............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Calvin #17192826 04/25/22
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Calvin Hows the Athlon 2-12 compare to the SWFA 3-15 for size? Might could help. Hint............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Big Stick #17193060 04/25/22
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OutdoorAg Campfire Regular O Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,447 Texas	How do you like the Helos as compared to the old Bushy LRHS ? I've got a Helos on order now, and want to compare for myself. But curious what your eyes tell you. Helos glass/eye box at 12x vs LRHS glass/eye box at 12x..... Winner???

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17193148 04/25/22
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,345 Paradise,Alaska	While glass is very much subjective,I've yet to encounter anyone who regarded a LRHS,LRHSi,LRTS,LRTSi or DMR 2 as having "better" glass,if only because I own them all and extrapolations are a breeze. Hint. My favorite Bushie is easily their discontinued 3-12x LRTSi and I prefer the Gen2 2-12x by a goodly margin,for Killing. Hint. Just saying............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 Big Stick #17193412 04/25/22
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OutdoorAg Campfire Regular O Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,447 Texas	Appreciate the input. One has to see to believe. So I'll be putting the Helos up against: LRHS 2-12 LRTS 2-12 XTRIII 3-18 Will see what comes out on top in the "Yeah I can throw this scope up and go kill things" department

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17193556 04/25/22
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guy57 Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 783 Saginaw Bay, Michigan	Just ordered an Athlon and a set of Warnes to hold it. Thanks Doug and Camera land. Stick made my mind up.

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17197493 04/26/22
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Dubiedog Campfire Member D Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 291 Wyoming	Originally Posted by ElkSnort Thanks for all your input on the scopes fellas! I will be putting in an order for the Helos here very soon. ...Hint 😂 History repeats itself because it worked. If it didn’t work in the first place, it wouldn’t be history but another lost story of insignificance.

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17197716 04/26/22
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OP ElkSnort Campfire Member E Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 464 The Wasatch Front	HA! After all the debate... a Bushnell LRSTi 3-12× came up for sale locally at a reasonable price that I ended up bringing home with me. I couldn't resist! But I'm still going to get a Helos for another rifle. <no more hints needed>. 😉 Last edited by ElkSnort; 04/26/22.

Re: ATHLON HELOS BTR 2-12 vs. SIGHTRON S-TAC 3-16 ElkSnort #17197827 04/26/22
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Starbuck Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,221 Northwoods	Originally Posted by ElkSnort HA! After all the debate... a Bushnell LRSTi 3-12× came up for sale locally at a reasonable price that I ended up bringing home with me. I couldn't resist! But I'm still going to get a Helos for another rifle. <no more hints needed>. 😉 If the Bushie doesn't work out for you, I could give it a loving home.

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