Athlon 10x42 fixed power scope

[gerry35]

Always nice to get a better deal!

 

[RWT]

Could someone explain why the turrets are so tall? Makes zero sense. Sure looks like the SWFA patent ran out.

 

[sz28]

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.

 

[Hondo64d]

Could someone explain why the turrets are so tall? Makes zero sense. Sure looks like the SWFA patent ran out.

To me, they look shorter than those on my SWFAs

John

 

[gerry35]

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.

Please let us know how you like it when you get some time behind it.

 

[sz28]

Please let us know how you like it when you get some time behind it.

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.

 

[sz28]

Could someone explain why the turrets are so tall? Makes zero sense. Sure looks like the SWFA patent ran out.

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.

 

[Southernfried]

I’d just swfa … buy once cry once

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.

 

[gerry35]

Hopefully that extra weight means it will be a solid scope.

 

[Hondo64d]

Got the Athlon in. Haven’t been able to check the important stuff, tracking and zero retention, but have spent a bit of time looking it over. Clicks are VERY positive with minimal slop in between. Index lines on the turrets line up very well with the clicks. Elevation has about 34 mils from bottomed out to topped out. The turret rotation marks are nonsensical. I would expect when the turret is bottomed out, that it would align somewhere close to the “0” index, but it does not. Same thing on the windage. Parallax adjustment is nice and firm. Glass is really good for the price. Reticle is too fine for low light hunting.

Won’t be able to check tracking, zero retention or reticle subtention for a couple of weeks due to work, but will report when able.

John

 

[sz28]

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.

 

[gerry35]

Awesome, thank you. Looking forward to your update.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

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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.

What’s the update on this thinking about throwing one on my 223?

 

[RWT]

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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?

 

[sz28]

What’s the update on this thinking about throwing one on my 223?

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.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

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.

nice thanks for the update, Hope this one works out. Although I do really like my 10x SWFA, its nice to have options.

 

[Hondo64d]

I did finally use my 10x Athlon a little bit. Tracking was off by 4% over 10 mils. Reticle subtensions were off a little as well. Didn’t bother with a drop test.

John

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I did finally use my 10x Athlon a little bit. Tracking was off by 4% over 10 mils. Reticle subtensions were off a little as well. Didn’t bother with a drop test.

John

Thanks for posting this