Scope deals i will update as i find them

[Ninering62]

Other than the massive illumination/parallax knob this Meopta has a ton of features for $390. Lighter than a Optika6 too.
https://cameralandny.com/shop/meopt...b-00163ecd2826?variation=3146596&query=meopta

• Zero-reset exposed turrets with locking
• Side focus from 10 yds to infinity
• Ring mounts (height 38,1 mm) included
• 1/10 MRAD adjustments

• Eye Relief: 100mm/3.9"

I just checked that scope out, it really does bring a lot to the table for the price. I've never looked at Meopta before, boy was I missing out. I'm not overlooking them any longer.

 

[Ninering62]

I got the Meopta Opticka5 2-10x42 PA Z-Plus reticle today. I put it on my trigger sticks & took a good look through it & adjusted the parallax & power levels. The first thing I noticed is when I took it out of the box, was it feels heavy. I guess I should have paid more attn to what this thing weighs first. Its great glass, love the reticle, 55.7' FOV- awesome!~ 3.6" eye relief - really nice, using the BAC technique is good with it. The weight is the only thing that I could honestly point out that wasn't positive about it. It says that its 20.8oz, but I'd bet the farm that it weighs 3lbs. Maybe its just me???

 

[GM54-120]

Athlon just released a new line called Heras? I think i saw a 2-10x42. They looked a lot like a Helos but in a 1" tube and geared towards hunting more than the Helios.

Nope its a 2-12. Not a fan a Chicom glass but Athlon makes some ok stuff. Cameraland had these listed for quite a bit less than MSRP.
https://athlonoptics.com/product/heras-spr-2-12x42-aagr1-sfp-mil/

 

[Trapper53]

Thanks for the info.
Merry Christmas

 

[GM54-120]

$120 for a Japanese made Sightron red dot site
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...tm_content=product-description-link#questions
Cameraland has some too

 

[GM54-120]

Another SWFA SS sale. This time they got the upper end HDs for 40% off too. (WARNING, several of the smoking deals 3-9x42 FFP HD cough cough are back order only)
https://www.swfa.com/optics/riflescopes.html?brand=2744

 

[GM54-120]

$1000 Credo HX 1-4x24 starting at $399.99. Other than the poor relief for hard kickers thats a super nice LPVO for that kinda cash.

Made by LOW in Japan for Trijicon.
https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...ndard-Duplex-30mm-Satin-Black-Riflescope.aspx

 

[Hayudog]

$1000 Credo HX 1-4x24 starting at $399.99. Other than the poor relief for hard kickers thats a super nice LPVO for that kinda cash.

Made by LOW in Japan for Trijicon.
https://www.eurooptic.com/Trijicon-...ndard-Duplex-30mm-Satin-Black-Riflescope.aspx

In my home state I need to stay under 4 power for my hunting muzzleloader. This seems like a good fit for a CVA .50 I’ve got. We need to run all lead bullets and loose powder. Thoughts?

 

[GM54-120]

Honestly the eye relief is gunna be very tight on 4x if 2.6" is accurate. Otherwise thats a great scope.

Bushnell has a 1-4x24 Elite 4500 4x for like $250. If the glass/quality is even close to the old Japan "Elites", it would make a better scope for a ML.
https://www.natchezss.com/bushnell-elite-4500-1-4x24-rifle-scope-sfp-multi-x-reticle-black-box

 

[Hayudog]

Thanks. I’ll look at it.

 

[GM54-120]

Brownells has a sale on these for about $300. Made in Japan but not one of my favorites. Basically the same scope as the Japanese made Crimson Trace (discontinued) and the Japanese made Riton 1-6x24

 

[GM54-120]

Anyone on the fence about trying an Arken can get the new EPL for about $300 until July 4th
https://cameralandny.com/shop?query=arken
This scope is super tempting
https://cameralandny.com/shop/arken...70-00163ecd2826?variation=3382924&query=arken

EPL4
4-16x44 FFP MIL VHR Illuminated Reticle with Zero Stop - 30mm Tube

The EPL (EP Light) is our LightWeight Hunter version of the EP (Extreme Precision) series. The refined Hunter is built on a streamline 30mm main tube to reduce overall weight with our toolless, easy to operate capped windage turret that lets you set and forget. Our Japanese ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) and VHR (Variable Hunter Reticle) combine to provide astonishing optical performance making this a pleasure for users of all skill levels and disciplines.

 

[Ninering62]

Anyone on the fence about trying an Arken can get the new EPL for about $300 until July 4th
https://cameralandny.com/shop?query=arken
This scope is super tempting
https://cameralandny.com/shop/arken...70-00163ecd2826?variation=3382924&query=arken

I've never even heard of Arken optics before.
I've bought 2 scopes from Cameraland now. Both were killer deals & great service.
Have you looked Athlon Helos BRT Gen2 2-12x42 FFP IRMOA scopes? I'm impressed as can be with the scope, especially for 430.00 TMD. I'd have had no complaints if I'd had to pay 530.00 which is the normal price. I can see owning more than one of these.

 

[GM54-120]

The Helos BTR has a very short mounting area. Other than that the specs look great. I heard they did not fair too well on the "Rokslide Scope Test" section but his testing is pretty rough. Most wont treat their rifles that hard but accidents do happen.
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/athlon-helos-btr-gen2-2-12x42mm-field-eval.289757/

 

[GM54-120]

The Arken EPL 4-16x44 faired better in the same test. Not in the same league as SWFA or Trijicon but its also nowhere near the cost of the Trijicon and way more features than the fixed power SWFA SS Classic line.

 

[ElDiablo]

Since you mentioned them - SWFA is having a sale now. Tough to find many scopes in the sub $1000 range that perform as well as SWFAs in the Rokslide torture tests.

https://www.swfa.com/brands/swfa-ss?cat=12125,7772,12134,12170&product_list_order=nameaz

 

[GM54-120]

The SWFA HD models are made by LOW. The Classic SS are made by Kenko. The 3-15x42 though is the bargain unless you must have illumination. During the last sale they had the 10x42 HD model for around $419 iirc.

While their scopes are not perfect, what you do get is pretty freaking solid. Sure would be nice to see a hunting oriented 6x42 when they start updating models. Rumor has it............................something like that is in the works. Huge fan of my 10x42 Mil-Quad. Love the reticle

 

[Ninering62]

The Helos BTR has a very short mounting area. Other than that the specs look great. I heard they did not fair too well on the "Rokslide Scope Test" section but his testing is pretty rough. Most wont treat their rifles that hard but accidents do happen.
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/athlon-helos-btr-gen2-2-12x42mm-field-eval.289757/

Thanks for your feedback.
Yes, it really does have a short mounting area. I noticed that instantly when putting it in the DNZ 1pc on my Accura. But it didn't cause any issues with getting my eye relief set for me.
I'm not sure what ppl are doing to this scope to make it catastrophically fail, but as you said, I can't see that happening on my Accura regardless of what load I'm using. I love the reticle design & ranging features in it, its great for using the BAC which I prefer to do. I've been to my range 3 times now since mounting it, its tracking right, the more I use it, the more I really like it. The low end FOV is pretty sweet too. The warranty looks pretty bulletproof too, like what Vortex offers. Thats a huge plus IMO.
Daggone it! I wrote this 7hrs ago & got distracted & forgot to hit POST

 

[GM54-120]

Most people love the Helos BTR GenIIs. Very few complaints from what i can tell. I like the Midas TAC 4-16x44 but they priced themselves outta of the sweet spot. You can buy the SWFA SS for less now.

 

[Ninering62]

Most people love the Helos BTR GenIIs. Very few complaints from what i can tell. I like the Midas TAC 4-16x44 but they priced themselves outta of the sweet spot. You can buy the SWFA SS for less now.

Thanks again for your input.