Alright, so my last scope was purchased around 1986 and I haven’t shot a rifle in a while so I am a bit out of the loop. However, I have done a ton of research and I have (hopefully) narrowed it down to these few. I would really appreciate input from anyone that has used both, or, any other helpful advice from knowledgable people on which would be the best choice for my type of shooting.
Burris: Veracity or XTR II, 4x20 or 5x25 (I don’t think I’ll use illumination, don’t mind removing caps and prefer lighter if possible. Not sure on the magnification)
Or
Athlon Cronus 4.5x29x56
I realize the Cronus is a much better scope but I’m wondering if I really need it for my intended use?
Pros and cons (for me):
Athlon Cronus:
Pro’s:
Con’s:
Burris:
Pro’s:
Burris: Veracity or XTR II, 4x20 or 5x25 (I don’t think I’ll use illumination, don’t mind removing caps and prefer lighter if possible. Not sure on the magnification)
Or
Athlon Cronus 4.5x29x56
I realize the Cronus is a much better scope but I’m wondering if I really need it for my intended use?
- A big part of my shooting will be doing what I used to do when I was a kid. Bench or prone shooting from around 100 yards (I did it at 25-50 yards back then) at small sized objects: acorns, bottle caps, dimes etc. I want to make sure I can see them clearly and have enough usable magnification.
- Shooting paper at 100-200 yards for tight groups.
- Shooting from 25-300 at steel plates. (the 25 yard part is important)
- Maybe someday shooting out to 1000 yards if I move somewhere where that is an option.
Pros and cons (for me):
Athlon Cronus:
Pro’s:
- Way better glass (So I can see those small targets and I just appreciate quality)
- More range of zoom (I’m assuming the full range will be fully usable. More so than the Burris)
- Parallax Adjustment from 25 instead of 50
- Better field of view at shorter distances
Con’s:
- Quite a bit heavier (half a pound or so)
- $500-$700 more (ouch)
Burris:
Pro’s:
- Cheaper
- Lighter
- They have been in business longer so warranty issues down the road might be covered better verses a newer company that may go out of business.
- Lesser glass
- Less range of zoom
- Parallax Adjustment from 50 instead of 25
- Lesser field of view at shorter distances
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