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Originally Posted by xphunter
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BSA. Good post.

I think I’ll move one of my higher magnification scopes on this CTR and see how that works.

I have another, a CTR-ish in 6.5 Creedmoor that’s a sporter barrel cut down to 20” threaded and in a CTR stock.

Probably drop the Athlon 2-12 on that one just to keep the weight under control.


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Picked up a Athlon Helos BTR 2-12x42...extremely impressed with it. I think it would serve your needs well.

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Sounds fishy. Hint.

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Stick...my eyes aren’t what they once were. Between the Arken and Athlon, glass quality? Which one gets your vote for clarity?
I’m liking the Athlon better than my Arken side by side. Same two models you are showing. Not by much but noticeable.

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The best thing to do with a 24” barrel is cut 6” off of it.



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Originally Posted by SFCSNOW
Stick...my eyes aren’t what they once were. Between the Arken and Athlon, glass quality? Which one gets your vote for clarity?
I’m liking the Athlon better than my Arken side by side. Same two models you are showing. Not by much but noticeable.


For Utility Killing,the Athlon. Hint.

"Glass" makes zero fhuqks,but locking turrets do. I think most folks would opine an erector that yielded 10 Mil's per revolution too,if only to keep Base Ten a thang. Hint.

The 30mm tube on the 12x,shirks a fair mount of mass,yet retains more erector travel. As magnification increases,the view tends to take a hit,along with parallax being more fickle. All of which,tends to grease Athlon skids in direct comparison. Hint.

Everyone who gawks the Athlon,tends to comment upon the brilliance of the view and that don't suck. It's a friendlier platform,with milder mannerisms. No question. Hint.

The reticles are VERY different and that can lead folks to take sides. With acclimation,I gun the Athlon differently now,than I did a dozen of 'em ago. If/when eeking finite precision,on a subject unfavorable to it's centerpoint's subtension,I simply Straight Eight it ala Heinie. Doing thusly,I can hold hard and have my way upon things,WELL shy of centerpoint subtension. Hint.

At like magnification,in like ambient light,I find the 12x faster too. Hint..................


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Appreciate the input.

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I put a Leupold Vx-3i 8.5 -25 on mine. Pretty good set up

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Originally Posted by rcamuglia
I can’t believe we have to go through this schit again.

Anyone who thinks a 6X scope is optimal for a long range rifle is a Fuggen moron


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Guys are still answering this question when I think the OP already decided on which route to take. Maybe the OP can let us know how his decision is working out for him..
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And posting pics that don't offer anything of value to the original thread how this going to help...........

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How’s the Arken doing for you?

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Originally Posted by Ackleyfan
And posting pics that don't offer anything of value to the original thread how this going to help...........

If my pics don't help you, you can't be helped.
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Why don't you show one of your CTR's. IF you don't have one to post, STFU. Please show us your CTR's and how they shoot too.. I'll be waiting.


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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So far so good. Heavy, but a good value.

I’ve only been plinking, but I intend to do a 10 mil box check in the coming weeks. Been working a lot of extra hours.

I’m told repeatability is good, but we’ll see.


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How’s the Arken doing for you?

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Originally Posted by David_Walter
So far so good. Heavy, but a good value.

I’ve only been plinking, but I intend to do a 10 mil box check in the coming weeks. Been working a lot of extra hours.

I’m told repeatability is good, but we’ll see.


Originally Posted by Hondo64d
How’s the Arken doing for you?

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A 24" CTR is a hoss to me, as I own a 20". I can tell you mine has NEVER disappointed when I needed to make a shot for fun, on game, or in competition. Pick a distance - 25, 100, 300, 500, 1100. I expect yours to even more of a good thing.


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i have a vortex razor amg for my long range stuff in 6-24 but im leaning towards an eotech vudu to see how i like that

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Dropped mine into a UPR stock I bought off of Snipershide. HOPEFULLY, I'll get to shoot it this weekend.


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