What scope would you choose?

[BCapes]

Picked up a Weatherby 300 WBY Mag at a good price with 1 inch rings and am hoping to add a scope. Mainly for Elk Hunting

Here are 2 choices that I have in my range. The Athlon is about $100 more. I have some Diamondbacks and I know they are good scopes but have no experience with Athlon. Any advice is appreciated

1. Vortex Diamondback 4-12X40

2. Athlon Optics Talos BTR 4-14x44

[riverc]

Wife removed the Weaver scope that came with her Savage 6.5 Creedmoor,with the Vortex 4-12x40 looks good compared to the Weaver...Have no idea about the other you are looking at.

I myself like Leupold take a look at them.Made in USA.

[1Holeshot]

I have a Vortex Diamondback 4x16 side focus on my 6.5 Creedmoor and think it is a very good scope for the money. Not a Leupold but cost less if compared to the better Leupold models.

I have no idea experience with an Athlon so cannot make a comparison.

[marinetechnician]

Another vote for Leupold , I have 4 of them. Never tried a Vortex scope but if they are anything like thier binoculars which I do own are incredable for the money.

[EKYRanger]

Everything I own is Nikon and have never had an issue with scopes, rangefinder, or binoculars. As Nikon is now out of the scope business, I will be going Leupold from here on. I’m getting set to buy a VX5 HD for my new Browning. I’ve wanted to like the Vortex but I just don’t think they’re on par with the Leupold in comparable models and price ranges. The new VX3 HD will be available soon if you’re interested in a 40mm scope. You can see them on the Midway USA website now but you can’t purchase them yet.

[BULLET FAN]

Sightrons are very good.

[Aggie]

Zeiss Conquest from Camera Land, NY. best prices I have found. Usually have some special deals or open box from shows.

[Vrybusy]

Dont know much about Athlon, but do own a few Vortex's. For the price point, they're a good scope.

[Crappie Bob]

Vortex, some of the scopes I have had over the years with the external wind/elevation adjusters like the Athlon get moved and you never know until you pull the trigger. In most "game" hunting scenarios you wont have time to sniper in a shot.

Vortex closed caps, set and forget it

[Fishysam]

I am becoming a fan of vortex, plus through learning of what and how optics work is super fun. this has been done through their podcast/YouTube/Facebook pages.

[Sapper67]

It appears the Athlon has a 30mm tube so you would need rings also if you go that route.

[jp71291]

I bought a Vortex and have been impressed so far.

[yetti462]

I have several Vortex from crossfires to viper. I had to send a diamondback 4x12 in for repair, it would not hold zero. I've yet to mount it back and try it out. Vortex was very fast in repair and return. The damn thing has cost me 2 coyotes and I'll always have a little bit of question as to if it will perform when I pull the trigger.

[EKYRanger]

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[06 SB]

Zeiss Conquest from Camera Land, NY. best prices I have found. Usually have some special deals or open box from shows.

I buy all my scopes from Camera Land NY. Make sure you call them to order. You will get an awesome deal.

Look into the Swarovski Z3 series and Meopta Meopro series. Incredible scopes for the money. I have sold all my Leupolds and replaced them with those two.

[dwmgg17]

Got rid of all my Leupolds and Nikons back in the late 90's & early 2000. Went totally with Zeiss with the exception of one Swarovski 3x12x56. Bought a case of Zeiss 3x12x56 scopes at a after season deer show for $600 a pop out the door. One of the best deals i have ever got.