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shifty06
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Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 03, 2021, 12:12:52 AM »
So I’m running a 5-25 ATACR FFP F-1. Really love the scope pulled off a comp. PRS rig. Only thing is Parallax it just don’t adjust down fine enough. 40yds is as close as it goes. I need something to get in closer for shorter shots.
Looking for recommendations, are these element scopes all there hyped up to be?
Not going to say I’m a glass snob but I do like my glass.
As post states looking for good glass must focus up close. TURRETS MUST TRACK TRUE every time all the time!! That is not a sometimes that is a mandatory. Comparable glass would be appreciated.
Appreciate it!
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Doyle
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April 16, 2021, 04:35:57 AM »
Sounds like you look forward to downgrading BIG TIME.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182367.0
Why not try some Crimson Trace 10 yard focus Japan made scopes risk free from MidwayUSA-? They at least seem to have better glass than the $1499 Nexus.
There's the 2 series that's comparable to the Nexus glass and if you want clearer there's the 3 series then if you want a Nightforce-ISH glass there's the 5 series all have 10 yard focus.
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Doyle
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April 16, 2021, 04:40:48 AM »
OH BTW the $209 Alpha6 4.5-27x50 is as clear if not clearer than the $1499 Nexus too (and of course the Helix and Titan as well smokes these cheaper scopes silly in the glass department).
The Helix and Titan aren't even CLEAR at their maximum power.
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Doyle
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April 16, 2021, 04:42:46 AM »
Just to be clear not hating just stating the facts.
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shifty06
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Re: Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 17, 2021, 12:34:53 AM »
Ohh no i get it. I talked to Doug at Camera land told him what I was doing what I liked exc.. HE said find a scope that fits your budget an what you want to do. Then next is the reticle you prefer. If you don't like the reticle no matter how good the glass is you will wish you had a the reticle you wanted. Went with a ares utg. Got it today an played about 2min. with it. So far I really like it. an it focus closer than the 25yds they say it will. NOt that I really shoot that close anyway. For the money an all the extra's I got. pretty happy with how things turned out.
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Doyle
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Re: Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 17, 2021, 02:34:41 AM »
The Athlon is a wiser choice over the Element IMHO and I fully trust Doug over at Cameraland and the Athlon turrets are very good too. I specifically click my Midas TAC.
Speaking of Athlon, the Cronus is my absolute hands down favorite Athlon scope. It's unbelievably clear and bright and appears to be very close to Tier1 glass.
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JohnnyPDX
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Re: Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 17, 2021, 07:08:57 AM »
My Discovery VT-2 4-16 x 50 SFIR-N is ABSOLUTELY crystal clear and super fine reticle.
If a guys insists on dropping lots of coin then this won't work, they are inexpensive.
I deal with Wes at
Air Gun Archery Fun
https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/discovery-scopes/
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JohnnyPDX
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April 17, 2021, 07:10:02 AM »
Nevermind... I see that you scored and are Happy. Congratulations.
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Dairyboy
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Re: Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 22, 2021, 09:00:12 PM »
I myself went with the new Ares ETR 3-18x50. I love it. Great glass, reticle, turrets and 10yd focus. If Athlon made a Cronus in a similar size with a 10yd focus I'll likely get one. But I'm not a fan of the 56mm objectives personally so I'll wait. Anyways congrats on your Ares!
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shifty06
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Real Name: Dave
Re: Do I need to down grade to upgrade?
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April 23, 2021, 11:49:42 AM »
Yes really loving the scope, since I budgeted
For a Cronus I was able to get an ares spotter with it. Not that I really Need it but figured I’d try it out.
It’s ok, but I have spent a lot of time behind swarvo’s so I can’t really give a good review that would be apples to apples.
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