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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
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Hows the Athlon 2-12 compare to the SWFA 3-15 for size?
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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.
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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!
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Thanks for all your input on the scopes fellas! I will be putting in an order for the Helos here very soon.
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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...................
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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???
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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...............
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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
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Just ordered an Athlon and a set of Warnes to hold it. Thanks Doug and Camera land. Stick made my mind up.
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Thanks for all your input on the scopes fellas! I will be putting in an order for the Helos here very soon.
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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>. 😉
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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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