When will this hit the stores????? My new RPR Enhanced in 6.5 Creedmoor will be smacking steel here on the farm way past 1200 yards with this bad boy on top, I have yet to fire a round from it .... tic to I need this ..jack
Rated 5 out of 5
Chris C –
Received this scope as a gift. I was initially disappointed it wasn't the brand I had my heart set on when I first opened it. But after lapping, leveling and mounting this on my rifle, I had taken it out to my back porch and started to look through it and I am completely blown away by the quality of this scope. The first time I had looked through this it was about 10 PM and dark out and I pointed the scope toward a gas station which is 3 miles away (in a straight line, not driving distance) and was able to read the prices of gas, about 12" tall numbers, on the sign clearly, and in the dark! The reticle is a FFP so it stays true as you increase magnification. The glass quality seems spectacular for the price, beating out scopes that I've spent more money on. The turrets are clicky feeling and each click is audible. They also are locking and don't require tools to lock/unlock. The magnification and parallax feel very smooth and have just enough resistance to to not unintentionally move while still being easy enough to change without getting off target. The only thing I do not like is that the illumination is pretty stiff and quite hard to adjust. You will definitely need to turn on the illumination before taking aim because turning it on is definitely going to bring you way off aim. I also called Athlon to ask about the scope warranty and they were very courteous and spent a lot of time with me so I have a very good impression of their customer service, but hopefully I'll never need it haha. Anyways, don't take my word for it, see it yourself! I strongly encourage that before you buy a brand you've always loved, you at least take the time to get your hands on one of these! I am quite happy now that I didn't get the one I wanted initially and that in the future I will definitely be considering this brand!
Rated 5 out of 5
Allen W –
WARNING: Athlon website lists specifications for Parallax Adjustment as "Side Focus – 10 yards to infinity". I think this is a typo on their website. The side adjustment knob indicates 15 yards to infinity. This is a critical specification for many airgunners, such as myself. I have an indoor 14-yd target. Luckily for me, the scope just barely focuses down to 14 yards, so I can use it. I upgraded from the Argus 6-24x50 model (the Argus 8-34x56 was sent back because of the 15-yard minimum). I am very happy with this scope. The turrets are a big improvement. The scope appears brighter and crisper than the Argos.
UPDATE: Athlon responded immediately to me about the typo and corrected their website. Very responsive!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dion White –
These rifle scopes are going to give Burris, Vortex and even Nightforce a run for their money... a whole lot of features for a Great Price!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
einreb52 –
I purchased this scope with a lot of skepticism. I mounted it on my RPR 243 Win. and shot it today. This scope is AWESOME!. It stays true on all magnifications, Tracks perfectly, very accurate ATHLON HELOS BTR is the clearest scope ever owned beating Vortex PST in my opinion. I can see flies at 100 yard and this is no BS. You get a lot for what you pay for, worth every penny. I love it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul –
WOW what a scope!!! I used it this past weekend on a new 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. Easy adjustments, locking turrets, clear crisp lenses even at 32 power.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tucker –
The Helos had all the features I wanted for the budget I allotted. Excellent Glass, locking turrets, illuminated reticle, Argon Purged, 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum 30mm tube and its a first plane reticle. With all of those features and several months of brand research, I had to take the Athlon plunge. After using the scope on a Savage 110BA Stealth 300 WinMag, my results were nothing short of outstanding. This was my first precision rifle build and the Helos made my first build a very capable 1000 yard weapon. I’m sticking with Athlon for my next rifle build.
Rated 5 out of 5
chris caldwell –
I love it & for sure it’s precise,I’m still in learning mode every bit of information about the milliradian scope I have I’m soaking up,again great scope but the little things I’m not certain how one would set zero after you’ve sighted this scope @100’s my question is how do I set both windage & elivation back after the sighting process,anyway beautiful piece of work in my opinion Wth much precision in the manufacturing it is great I also have a moa Argos to which I’m proud to own it’s some what easier to read I suppose but I’m a US Marine so I’ll figure out the difference make no mistake,buy it you’ll love the precision for sure either way it’s great just like our beautiful nation
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard Mills –
Great scope,has all the bells and whistles of much more expensive optics,have it mounted on a 7mm wsm and it performs flawlessly.Even on high magnification it is crisp and clear!Turrents are crisp and audible.Great job Athlon!
Rated 1 out of 5
forrest Lincicum –
I just purchased a Noreen ulr 50 bmg with this scope on it. once I get a chance to use and review it's accuracy and stability I will leave a different review.
Jack –
When will this hit the stores????? My new RPR Enhanced in 6.5 Creedmoor will be smacking steel here on the farm way past 1200 yards with this bad boy on top, I have yet to fire a round from it .... tic to I need this ..jack
Chris C –
Received this scope as a gift. I was initially disappointed it wasn't the brand I had my heart set on when I first opened it. But after lapping, leveling and mounting this on my rifle, I had taken it out to my back porch and started to look through it and I am completely blown away by the quality of this scope. The first time I had looked through this it was about 10 PM and dark out and I pointed the scope toward a gas station which is 3 miles away (in a straight line, not driving distance) and was able to read the prices of gas, about 12" tall numbers, on the sign clearly, and in the dark! The reticle is a FFP so it stays true as you increase magnification. The glass quality seems spectacular for the price, beating out scopes that I've spent more money on. The turrets are clicky feeling and each click is audible. They also are locking and don't require tools to lock/unlock. The magnification and parallax feel very smooth and have just enough resistance to to not unintentionally move while still being easy enough to change without getting off target. The only thing I do not like is that the illumination is pretty stiff and quite hard to adjust. You will definitely need to turn on the illumination before taking aim because turning it on is definitely going to bring you way off aim. I also called Athlon to ask about the scope warranty and they were very courteous and spent a lot of time with me so I have a very good impression of their customer service, but hopefully I'll never need it haha. Anyways, don't take my word for it, see it yourself! I strongly encourage that before you buy a brand you've always loved, you at least take the time to get your hands on one of these! I am quite happy now that I didn't get the one I wanted initially and that in the future I will definitely be considering this brand!
Allen W –
WARNING: Athlon website lists specifications for Parallax Adjustment as "Side Focus – 10 yards to infinity". I think this is a typo on their website. The side adjustment knob indicates 15 yards to infinity. This is a critical specification for many airgunners, such as myself. I have an indoor 14-yd target. Luckily for me, the scope just barely focuses down to 14 yards, so I can use it. I upgraded from the Argus 6-24x50 model (the Argus 8-34x56 was sent back because of the 15-yard minimum). I am very happy with this scope. The turrets are a big improvement. The scope appears brighter and crisper than the Argos.
UPDATE: Athlon responded immediately to me about the typo and corrected their website. Very responsive!
Dion White –
These rifle scopes are going to give Burris, Vortex and even Nightforce a run for their money... a whole lot of features for a Great Price!!!
einreb52 –
I purchased this scope with a lot of skepticism. I mounted it on my RPR 243 Win. and shot it today. This scope is AWESOME!. It stays true on all magnifications, Tracks perfectly, very accurate ATHLON HELOS BTR is the clearest scope ever owned beating Vortex PST in my opinion. I can see flies at 100 yard and this is no BS. You get a lot for what you pay for, worth every penny. I love it.
Paul –
WOW what a scope!!! I used it this past weekend on a new 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. Easy adjustments, locking turrets, clear crisp lenses even at 32 power.
Tucker –
The Helos had all the features I wanted for the budget I allotted. Excellent Glass, locking turrets, illuminated reticle, Argon Purged, 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum 30mm tube and its a first plane reticle. With all of those features and several months of brand research, I had to take the Athlon plunge. After using the scope on a Savage 110BA Stealth 300 WinMag, my results were nothing short of outstanding. This was my first precision rifle build and the Helos made my first build a very capable 1000 yard weapon. I’m sticking with Athlon for my next rifle build.
chris caldwell –
I love it & for sure it’s precise,I’m still in learning mode every bit of information about the milliradian scope I have I’m soaking up,again great scope but the little things I’m not certain how one would set zero after you’ve sighted this scope @100’s my question is how do I set both windage & elivation back after the sighting process,anyway beautiful piece of work in my opinion Wth much precision in the manufacturing it is great I also have a moa Argos to which I’m proud to own it’s some what easier to read I suppose but I’m a US Marine so I’ll figure out the difference make no mistake,buy it you’ll love the precision for sure either way it’s great just like our beautiful nation
Richard Mills –
Great scope,has all the bells and whistles of much more expensive optics,have it mounted on a 7mm wsm and it performs flawlessly.Even on high magnification it is crisp and clear!Turrents are crisp and audible.Great job Athlon!
forrest Lincicum –
I just purchased a Noreen ulr 50 bmg with this scope on it. once I get a chance to use and review it's accuracy and stability I will leave a different review.