I purchased the Talos BTR 1-4x24 due to the affordable price and the glass quality appears to be excellent. The price is great for someone looking for a good 3-gun scope on a budget or as a good home defense rifle utilizing the one power option. The scope was mounted on a Rock River AR.

I took the Talos BTR 1-4x24 to the range to zero the rifle at 50 yards. I bore sighted the scope and then it was time to get it sighted in. The sight in took only 9 shots, shooting 3 shot groups using the 4 power option. Once sighted in I utilized the one power an did CQB work on multiple targets. I was able to hit where aimed and followup shots were quick and easy. I then moved back to the 100 yard line and the scope on either 1 power or 4 power the groups stayed consistent at under 1/2 moa. I completed a box drill at the 100 yard and the turret movements were spot on.

After the 100 yard I continued out to 200,300 and 400 yards using the scope on 4 power and six inch plates. By using the mil reticle and the downloadable Reticle Manuel and User Instruction Manuel from Athlon the AR-15 was able to hit the six inch plates without issue.

Based on my experience with this scope I would purchase again and would recommend to others. By purchasing this scope it will leave the person with a little extra to get ammunition to shoot after the scope is mounted. It is also backed with a lifetime guarantee, so if the scope breaks you are able to send it back to Athlon.

Great scope, clear glass, and a nice reticle. Totally worth it, and with the illuminated reticle, quite the deal. IF you like Vortex, you will love Athlon Scopes.

I love the Talos BTR very clear glass, the illuminated reticle is great, the turrets are very sharp, the only thing that I wish it came with the quick tab for magnification, I have a Vortex Strike Eagle also and I love it but like using my Talos better and cost half as much, I will be getting another for my next build for sure, I need 2 more scopes for other rifles and I will definitely be buying Athlon.

I bought 1 of these at Christmas last year to mount on my .300Blk 10.5" AR pistol I use for close range whitetail & hog hunting in the dense woods of GA, usually from tree stands. The glass is much clearer than expected at this price. Holds zero well. Nice to turn on a little illumination early morning & when sun going down. Got several deer with it last year. Would I use it on my duty patrol rifle? No. (Got a Steiner 1-4 for that) But for a plinker, truck gun, or hunting less than 200yds, it's great if you're on a budget.
Update- 2nd year hunting with it. Sold the pistol & built a 16” carbine. Still great scope for money. Sat in rain 1 day. No problems. From looking at other guys scopes, I think the glass is clearer than the low end Vortex Crossfire scopes & the Strike Eagles.

My 3 gun rifle is setup with an Athlon Argos 1-4x24 that I originally bought because that was all I could afford after my build hit the budget pretty hard. It was supposed to be temporary until I could get something better. After using it in a couple of matches I was impressed with the Argos and particularly like the reticle as I prefer crosshairs. I now have no intention of replacing the Argos.
I have an AR22 I use for for training and wanted it set up like my match gun. I considered putting an Argos on this gun but after looking at different optics I decided on the Talos. Again it was one of the only 1-4 I could find with a true crosshairs reticle. Another plus it was nearly half the price of the Argos and it does everything I need it to do. The clarity is great and I don't think you could find a better optic in this price range, especially with a comparable warranty.
A year ago I had never heard of Athlon, this Talos is my 6th Athlon optic. I see more in my future.