Others Entry level FT scope.... Athlon Heras 6-24x56 SFP?

[CTAirgunner]

Good morning guys, I am working my way into FT , having really enjoyed the Athlon Helos 2-12 BTR on 3 of my rifles currently I was looking at this scope as an option of course in SFP option as it has a reticle I like , I like MIL and I like a christmas tree reticle. Big fan of familiarity so trying to keep reticles similar to these three Athlons and my Valdada I run.

Can anyone recommend this scope as a good option for a beginner FT setup?

 

[wolfmangreg]

Absolutely. Mine ranges very well.

Food for thought- you might consider the FFP version, as it's the only version for which the entire reticle can be illuminated. Only a 2 Mil section is illuminated in the SFP version, which I have. This won't cover the holdover you'll need for longer shots, assuming a zero at apogee (typically 28-30ish yards). Used to scoff at illuminated reticles, but the older I get the more I value them! You're eyes may not need it as much as mine do.

This is assuming you're going to shoot Hunter class & always keep it on 16x. Athlon uses pretty thin reticles, so (again, to my eyes) in FFP they get too thin to be useful under about 10-12x.

 

[CTAirgunner]

Absolutely. Mine ranges very well.

Food for thought- you might consider the FFP version, as it's the only version for which the entire reticle can be illuminated. Only a 2 Mil section is illuminated in the SFP version, which I have. This won't cover the holdover you'll need for longer shots, assuming a zero at apogee (typically 28-30ish yards). Used to scoff at illuminated reticles, but the older I get the more I value them! You're eyes may not need it as much as mine do.

This is assuming you're going to shoot Hunter class & always keep it on 16x. Athlon uses pretty thin reticles, so (again, to my eyes) in FFP they get too thin to be useful under about 10-12x.

I don't find myself using the IR often but when I do I really enjoy it. At 16 power in the FFP version I am sure the entire reticle would still be visible too being that max mag is 24.

 

[wolfmangreg]

If you end up getting one let me know- have a few extra goodies I can hook you up with

 

[PasadenaMike]

that one looks descent. I use this it has a less cluttered reticle

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[pan60]

i am over Hawke scopes
for me i want the i have gone and i want it replaced with another Athlon. first chance i get thats what will happen.

 

[Solo1]

Have a helos 6-24 x56 on my ft rig and its nicely bright and clear better than my argos gen 2 6-24x50. Im a fan of ffp for ft and the aplr2 reticle in moa as it gives me finer aim points

 

[CTAirgunner]

Have a helos 6-24 x56 on my ft rig and its nicely bright and clear better than my argos gen 2 6-24x50. Im a fan of ffp for ft and the aplr2 reticle in moa as it gives me finer aim points

I ordered the Heras 6-24x56 today in SFP per recommendations from a few others, hoping I like it. I like the way the reticle looks, however this would be the only SFP reticle in my stable. Not a big deal as it stays on 16 power anyways.

 

[pan60]

I ordered the Heras 6-24x56 today in SFP per recommendations from a few others, hoping I like it. I like the way the reticle looks, however this would be the only SFP reticle in my stable. Not a big deal as it stays on 16 power anyways.

what is the resaoning to go with the SFP over the FFP?

 

[Danman]

what is the resaoning to go with the SFP over the FFP?

I'd say simpler, aka cheaper to make, reticle never changes size as you adjust mag/parallax. Good for bench or close/med range hunting. Not so good for longer ranges or HFT where your targets are at different ranges mostly. If dialing is your thing I'd imagine FFP is a no Brainer? I only own SFP but I also don't shoot past 75 yards (yet)

 

[PasadenaMike]

For me i shoot HFT at 16x so I can’t dial. The SFP Hawke I use provides a good reticle width vs a super thin FFP reticle unless zoomed all the way to max. I suppose a 16x max mag FFP would work. FFP has never been useful for me.