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Posted By: Lw308 Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
I recently purchased a Savage Mkii FV-SR. 22lr and I'm needing an optic for it. I have been looking at the 4-16 magnification range for this particular rifle. I plan to shoot steel targets out to 300yds for fun in the back yard, also pack on the atv and small game rifle. I think I want a SFP with holdover type reticle. Question is what would be a better value and more rugged? I have narrowed it down to the Burris Fullfield 2 4.5-14x42 OA w/ ballistics plex ($185) or the Athlon Talos 4-16x40 side focus MIL Dot Reticle ($149). 🤔🤔
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
China vs USA
Posted By: Lw308 Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Burris is Phillipines not USA.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Originally Posted by Lw308
Burris is Phillipines not USA.


Not China that's what matters to me.
Posted By: Lw308 Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Lw308
Burris is Phillipines not USA.


Not China that's what matters to me.

True, very true. The bell of the Burris vs the Athlon looks much larger.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Burris according to their website says 56MM , No mention of a size on the Athlon site.
Posted By: PPosey Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
I have 2 of those burris scopes, one on a .223 and one on a .22wmr, they work well, clear, ballistic Plex is a good no frills system, hold zero well and track well. Little big for my taste but as I get older I find I need more scope past 100 yards.
Posted By: PPosey Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
As a side note, the ballistic Plex is a little thicker on these than the old 3-9x40 ff2, that's a very good thing if your vision is heading south, still no problem seing a 1 inch dot at 100 yards,
Posted By: MtnBoomer Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
No idea, but, I sighted in a 17 HMR yesterday wearing a Burris FFII 3-9x40ish with the illuminated BDC and the dang thing is excellent. Purchased on some ridiculous sale we tossed around here a year ago or more.
Posted By: hillbillybear Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Take the Burris and run.
Posted By: Ghostman Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Burris by a mile
Posted By: GreggH Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Burris
GreggH
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Originally Posted by hillbillybear
Take the Burris and run.

This.
Posted By: Filaman Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/29/20
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Lw308
Burris is Phillipines not USA.


Not China that's what matters to me.

Yep, nothing wrong with Philippine products. I've got a Philippine made dish washer. And she's damn good to look at too. Some would call her "Eye Candy."
Posted By: Lw308 Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
Originally Posted by Filaman
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Lw308
Burris is Phillipines not USA.


Not China that's what matters to me.

Yep, nothing wrong with Philippine products. I've got a Philippine made dish washer. And she's damn good to look at too. Some would call her "Eye Candy."

I'm not sure how to take this... lol
Posted By: nuguy Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
I’ve never heard of a TROPHY Dishwasher before. Hahaha
Posted By: hookeye Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
I bought a French dishwasher.
Doesn't work very good.
Posted By: Romulus Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
Go with the Athlon, you won’t regret it.
Posted By: sbhooper Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
I have an Athlon Midas Tac on a .260. Great so far. Either will do you just fine.
Posted By: ShortMag11 Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
Originally Posted by Filaman
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Lw308
Burris is Phillipines not USA.


Not China that's what matters to me.

Yep, nothing wrong with Philippine products. I've got a Philippine made dish washer. And she's damn good to look at too. Some would call her "Eye Candy."


Post pics or it didn't happen!
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
Originally Posted by hookeye
I bought a French dishwasher.
Doesn't work very good.


Probably doesn't;t cook either
Posted By: hookeye Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
She aint good and it.
But damn if her mom cant cook...leg of lamb at Easter....tolerate that fugged up family the other 364 days of the year.

Its fantastic
Posted By: hookeye Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/30/20
Shes kinda like a Leupold. Gotta take a screwdriver handle and tap the turrets to get er dialed in.

Maybe 2x4 would be better
Posted By: boatammo Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/31/20
Trophy dishwasher, term we always used to use when trophy wife first came out but back then almost all women but the cidiots washed dishes. Later on I learned it was less fuss to wash them myself.
But I sure have a trophy dishwasher now!
Posted By: codybrown Re: Burris vs Athlon - 03/31/20
I'd take a Burris over any of the handful of different Chinese scopes on the market.
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