Athlon Dealer ?
- Thread starter Topwater
- Start date
Liven The Dream
Gold $$ Contributor
PM sent
Scope list/Euro optic is a great place to deal with. I don’t have one of their scopes, but I know plenty of guys that I shoot with in different local matches that use them and love them. I’ve not heard anything bad about them although I’m sure somebody has had a problem which can be true of any manufacture.I’ve looked through them they very clear and the adjustments seem precise.
Last edited:
tmwinds
Gold $$ Contributor
Decades ago?
I am Airguns of Kansas. Give me a Call . I pm you my number
ASbobcat
Silver $$ Contributor
Yes Decades. About 20 years or more to be exact. Bought a Sightmark 10-40x56. Blurry glass and reticle adjustments literally came of the tracks at end of travel trying to sight in. Thought it was a bargain at $350. Turned out to be an expensive door stop. Item discontinued shortly thereafter.
No "country of origin" on box. After looking a long time, found a clear plastic sticker with black lettering "Made in China" stuck in the black tube. Obvious attempt to conceal.
Why are some of you trying to stick up for garbage that ends up paying for a new Chinese warship????
Things have changed pretty drastically in those 20 years. Athlon makes a solid product from what i can tell so far. I have 3 of them now. Their customer service is a woman located in a very busy office/wharehouse here in the us (dont remember state) they source materials from all over just like every single other optic manufacturer. I havent had a failure but did inquire about purchasing the new style throw lever and she quickly said let me send you 3 of the new style under our lifetime warrenty and quickly took down my shipping info. Dont hate if you dont have any experience with the company or product.
i had a more entry level athlon (was still nice though) prob 6-7 years ago, came on an air rifle I bought (used on a forum). Not long after I had it the reticle would cant when I moved the magnification ring.
despite it being used with no receipt, athlon sent me a brand new scope no questions asked. stellar service and wouldn't be afraid to buy another athlon product.
Not sure if Doug is on here from cameraland,had good luck with them throughout the years.
To add to the Convo a lot of guys liked to run vortex as well,I remember when I lived on LI and went to cameraland one time was talking with one of the longtime employees there I was surprised to hear him telling me how grateful he was they stopped carrying vortex due to poor quality and service,he mentioned how much better athlon had been in comparison.
To add to the Convo a lot of guys liked to run vortex as well,I remember when I lived on LI and went to cameraland one time was talking with one of the longtime employees there I was surprised to hear him telling me how grateful he was they stopped carrying vortex due to poor quality and service,he mentioned how much better athlon had been in comparison.
Sechrist2015
Gold $$ Contributor
Highly recommend Athlon. I know a dealer for them in South Carolina, but not sure where the OP is located. As for quality and customer service, they are bar none. I had one the Argos BTR Gen 2 10-40's on a 6.5 PRC for IBS Factory class 600yd last year. Shot the full season with it and then at nationals last Sept the lock ring inside the tube for the reticle came loose and turned the crosshairs 45°. It still tracked and held true even with a crooked reticle. They replaced it free of charge with a quick turnaround.
Their Heras 15-60 is awesome as well. Clearer than my Vortex Golden Eagle and pretty close to being as nice as my Nightforce Comp
Their Heras 15-60 is awesome as well. Clearer than my Vortex Golden Eagle and pretty close to being as nice as my Nightforce Comp
Jason D Hostetter
Silver $$ Contributor
Most likely, a lot of things you purchase, are paying for another countries "war ship", or simply boosting their economy. Name one optic made solely in the United States. You won't, because they all get some or all of their parts from other countries. Glass comes from Germany, Japan, or China. The erector assemblies come primarily from Japan, China, or the Philippines. The tubes come from all over the world. I can think of 2 major brands, that everyone and their brother, including myself, use and like. They both say made in the USA, and it's total bullshit, they should say, assembled in the USA. I have to say, at least Athlon is honest about where they're made, and they have customer service and a warehouse in Kansas, and they typically don't even ask any questions, if you have any issues, they replace, instead of repairing, typically getting your optic problem resolved, in under a week. I wish I could say that, for the top tier brands, unfortunately, they can take months to resolve your problem. Some people would say, well they don't have as many problems, however, I've seen many of the A list Rockstar 2.5-5.5k$ optics fail just the same as the 500-1500$ ones.
Sechrist2015
Gold $$ Contributor
As far as I know and Athlon's website confirms this, the Ares 15-60 is only offered in floating dot with moa holdover hashes. The Heras is almost the same reticle but connected crosshairs with moa holdover hashes. Both are great scopes.
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.