Athlon neos, Talos, vs mueller

[chet]

i am after a 18x or possibly a 24x variable scope, had a few in mind, the mueller 6x18 or the athlons neaos or talos in 6x18 or 6 x24, has anyone ever compared these scopes i have in mind, i mainly shoot 50yds 22 rimfire. i do have a new weaver t 36 still in the box, but don't want to use it on my 22rimfire rifle

chet

 

[rsbhunter]

This is worth what you paid for it....started shooting 22lr br 50 yard about 1-1/2 years ago. Built a Kidd 10/22. With a Mueller scope, I have shot 250 scores with 16-20 X's. And that's with a cheap frt rest and hand on bag rear. I'm sure if I was more serious about it than I am, I would upgrade , but we are all older, 50's 60's, and it's more social than cut throat....have since sold the KIDD, and now shoot a box stock synthetic Ruger 10/22 with the Mueller....no 250's, but I can manage 235 average....not earth shaking, but a challenge. If the scope has the power, acceptable optics, then go with it......to easy to forget to have fun...rsb

 

[jpx2rk]

The Mueller scope will probably have a thick/heavy recticle, I would look at the Athlon Talos for under $200. I have 2, and the recticle should be thin enough for some precision shooting.

Why don't you want to put the 36x on the RF??

 

[chet]

The Mueller scope will probably have a thick/heavy recticle, I would look at the Athlon Talos for under $200. I have 2, and the recticle should be thin enough for some precision shooting.

Why don't you want to put the 36x on the RF??

what power Talos are you shooting and reticles

chet

 

[jpx2rk]

6x18, mil dot

 

[chet]

any thoughts on the Talos 6-24×50 Model has ATMR1 second focal plane illuminated reticle

chet
ps i don't see a Talos in 6x 18

 

[jpx2rk]

My bad, I have the Talos 6-24x50, with the illuminated recticle on a CF 22/250. Works well for paper and hopefully some pdogs next year. I have a 4x16 Talos on a 17hmr and it works well for paper and small varmints/critters.

Both have fine cross hairs and would probably be suitable for RF, but the recticles are a bit busy for that purpose IMO.

Are you shooting RF benchrest (ARA or ABRA, etc ), or just groups at the range? The Weaver 36x is a good scope for RF at 50 yds, simple cross hairs, with or with out the dot.