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To me, they look shorter than those on my SWFAsCould someone explain why the turrets are so tall? Makes zero sense. Sure looks like the SWFA patent ran out.
Please let us know how you like it when you get some time behind it.I just bought one of these in MIL off of ScopeList using their make an offer feature. They accepted an offer %20 below asking price. I just mounted it to a .223. Interested to see if it holds zero.
Will do, I'm going to make a few range trips plus let it ride around in the backseat of my truck before I report in.Please let us know how you like it when you get some time behind it.
I just measured the elevation turret on my 10x42 SWFA vs the locked position of the elevation turret on my Athlon 10x42 and they are just about exactly the same height around 1.25in.Could someone explain why the turrets are so tall? Makes zero sense. Sure looks like the SWFA patent ran out.
I thought about that, but then I over think everything, just ask SWMBO that has been married to me for 33 years, lol. But I thought, what would upset me more? Get the swfa, it somehow breaks, I send it in, and then wait 3 years to get some type of replacement. OR get the cheaper Athlon, it somehow breaks, I call and get a new one? It seems both companies have scopes made at the LOW factory, thought what I have found of the Athlon that are made there are 5x the cost. Both companies have "headquarters" here in the US, but are really similar, except I think the Athlon is almost 4 oz heavier....if the Athlon is still around on 10% off Monday's at BP I may just order one. We will see.....Great thread to the OP.I’d just swfa … buy once cry once
What’s the update on this thinking about throwing one on my 223?View attachment 833667
Finally took the 10x42 out to get it zeroed. Everything is working as expected so far. The turret clicks are positive, yet coarse, compared to my Trijicon. They do feel better than the turrets on the SWFA imo. Eye relief seems on par with SWFA. Glass is clear. Parallax adjustment is smooth. I like the reticle for mixed target shooting, the primary usage of this scope for me. I haven't dialed the scope yet to check tracking, I will be taking it back out later this month. The rifle will be riding in the back of my truck until then and will experience some varied conditions asphalt/gravel road/rough 2 track.
Have you drop tested it?View attachment 833667
Finally took the 10x42 out to get it zeroed. Everything is working as expected so far. The turret clicks are positive, yet coarse, compared to my Trijicon. They do feel better than the turrets on the SWFA imo. Eye relief seems on par with SWFA. Glass is clear. Parallax adjustment is smooth. I like the reticle for mixed target shooting, the primary usage of this scope for me. I haven't dialed the scope yet to check tracking, I will be taking it back out later this month. The rifle will be riding in the back of my truck until then and will experience some varied conditions asphalt/gravel road/rough 2 track.
I haven't observed a shift since it's been riding in the truck. I will give it a few drops the next time I have it out, hopefully within the next month, and see if it loses zero.What’s the update on this thinking about throwing one on my 223?