Hunting Scope Opinions -- Burris vs. Athlon

[COLT45SA]

I'd be looking at Sightron.....

I've recently bought a Sightron 6-24X44(??). and in my opinion so far It''s one heck of a nice scope for the money.

 

[Clancy]

Looks like they are all second focal plane

I assumed that was what you’d want for hunting. I apologize.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Which reticle you like better? Lots to choose from in that price range.

 

[Georgiaoutlaw10]

My 2 cents.....Stay away from Vortex.
My buddy is on his 3rd ( returned) in 6 months.
His 2nd and 3rd in the last month.

Amen I’m in same boat with a vortex viper wouldn’t hold zero sent in for repair it came back in worse condition than originally went to them I say no more vortex anything wish I’d investigated before the purchase I put a couple pennies with urs

 

[Mark W]

My 2 cents.....Stay away from Vortex.
My buddy is on his 3rd ( returned) in 6 months.
His 2nd and 3rd in the last month.

Your buddy must have some terrible luck. I have 10 of them and I’ve filed 3 warranty claims in the last eight years. Two were on the same scope and it was replaced with a more expensive model. The other was just a power adjustment ring that became stiff after not using it for a few years. I probably could have thrown a lever on it and lived with it, but since they handle claims so well I went ahead and had it repaired.

 

[CJ6]

Your buddy must have some terrible luck. I have 10 of them and I’ve filed 3 warranty claims in the last eight years. Two were on the same scope and it was replaced with a more expensive model. The other was just a power adjustment ring that became stiff after not using it for a few years. I probably could have thrown a lever on it and lived with it, but since they handle claims so well I went ahead and had it repaired.

He does have other Vortex scopes that work fine.
I/He doesn't know if it's a model issue or what.
But he's sold the last new replacement they sent unopened and put the money on a Leopold and he loves it.

 

[Larryh128]

Looking for opinions Burris vs Athlon for a hunting rifle.
5x25x50 range of scope magnification and objective diameter.
Both price points are similar ($800 - $900 range)

Is one any better than the other or is it a toss up ?

Any other brand close to these for the price ?

Thanks for your opinions

Edited: first focal plane

Not even close, Burris

 

[hogpatrol]

My 2¢, Everybody and their brother is now in the scope or rifle action business. Have to ask yourself, are they going to be around in five years for that lifetime warranty? Back to the OP's question, Burris.

 

[COLT45SA]

I assumed that was what you’d want for hunting. I apologize.

Actuall it's for both paper punching and occasional hunting. It was the sole purpose of buying a variable with that range.

 

[COLT45SA]

Which reticle you like better? Lots to choose from in that price range.

I like the fine cross-hair with a target dot.

 

[COLT45SA]

Trijicon has several options with great glass within your price range.

AND, a good TASCO WORLD CLASS will serve you well and when you buy one you'll be left with some bucks in your pocket~!

 

[COLT45SA]

My 2¢, Everybody and their brother is now in the scope or rifle action business. Have to ask yourself, are they going to be around in five years for that lifetime warranty? Back to the OP's question, Burris.

Agree to some degree. Owned a 2-7 power Burris at one time and was quite satisfied. It was mounted on a Nikko Golden Eagle which I should have never sold~!

 

[Orr89rocz]

Athlon makes incredible scopes for the money. I have 2, have used a 3rd for a while that a friend gave me to borrow. Good glass, turrets are good.
I have a midas btr gen 2 4-27 and its better than my zeiss v4 by a slight amount in glass clarity and quality of image to my eye. It was better than trijicon ten mile 4-24 i had.
I just got a midas tac 5-30 uhd gen 2 and its as good as my sightron siii 8-32.

 

[Orr89rocz]

And for the extra 400 you get more than twice the scope

And twice the weight lol they are heavy