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shifty06
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Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 08, 2021, 09:35:48 AM »
Looking between these 2 scopes Nexus an Cronus.
I really like the .2 Mil sub tension of the Cronus but would like to try this Nexus out. An if it wasn’t for the .5mil holds I would have be all over it.
I’m not an experienced air gunner, I am however a experienced LR centerfire shooter an competitor. I like the .2 holds in what I currently know. But my question is are they as important in airgunning?
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Benjamin Disco. Since 2012
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Dairyboy
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 10, 2021, 04:39:00 PM »
I think so. At least in a pesting situation it makes a big difference as most shots vary in distance. I have a lower model the Ares ETR UHD 3-18x50 with the new APRS6 reticle and it is awesome for pesting.
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.177 Weirauch HW30S shooting at 620fps with JSB 8.4gr
.22 AAA EVOL Mini tuned at 890fps with JSB 15.9gr
w/ Athlon Helos BTR G2 4-20x50 APRS6 MIL
shifty06
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 10, 2021, 05:04:30 PM »
Awesome, how is the 25yd parallax? is it hard to focus on closer things I dont' have very many sub 25yd shots. But don't want to really fight it like I did with the NF.
This is mainly a Pester rifle anyway with some hunting in the fall. with distances varying in pesting from upclose to 100+ yds. I think I have made my mind up with the Athlon plus if I don't like it I know a boat load OF PB guys which will make it easier to sell.
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Doyle
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 15, 2021, 11:30:22 PM »
The Cronus absolutely SMOKES the Nexus there's no comparison.
The Cronus is one of the few diamonds in the rough that's one of the few in regards to being the closest to a tier1 $3000+ scope for around $1400 if you shop smart.
If you insist on spending the money you are even better off buying a Tract Toric or even the entry level Nightforce SHV that are cheaper and superior to the Nexus as well if Japanese and Schott glass are what you seek.
I'd say buy the MidwayUSA less than half price sale Japan Crimson Trace 2 or 3 or 5 series b4 the Nexus.
Filter by percentage discount-
Thank me later BTW MidwayUSA with free shipping has THE BEST 90 day return friendly policy in the business with FREE postage paid returns if you aren't happy-
https://www.midwayusa.com/rifle-scopes/br?cid=11392&targetLocation=%2F_%2FN-11392%3FNp%3D2%26Nr%3DAND%2528p_visible%253A1%252Ccustomertypeid%253A1%2529%26Nrpp%3D24%26Ns%3Dp_percent_discount%257C1%257C%257Cp_metric_sales_velocity%257C1%26Ntpc%3D1%26Ntpr%3D1
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Doyle
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 15, 2021, 11:33:17 PM »
The Japan Made Crimson Trace scopes selling for less than half price have 10 yard focus BTW.
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Doyle
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 15, 2021, 11:35:49 PM »
The glass the Nexus uses doesn't seem like the typical nice glass you find on Japanese made scopes and IDK why.
It appears worse than the SWFA SS 3-15x42.
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Doyle
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Re: Nexus Vs Cronus
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April 15, 2021, 11:45:04 PM »
Man too bad Steve123 (I don't think is here on GTA) he would catch a cow if he ever heard anyone comparing a Cronus to a Nexus.
Like he caught a cow when I used the Cronus and Alpha6 in the same sentence.
The Cronus is THE BEST ATHLON SCOPE MONEY CAN BUY. It does have 25 yard focus however once you look through one it's like DANG CLEAR-!!! You be hard pressed to find anything remotely great in glass unless you buy a Tract Toric or Nightforce NX8 or March or spend $3000 on a tier 1 scope to notice a difference in glass. This is THE next level of greatness here.
I admit I'm not really a fan of Athlon since you can buy the Bushnell labeled versions for way cheaper but the CRONUS LITERALLY BLEW ME AWAY-!
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