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Opinions on: Hawke Frontier Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 3-18x 50mm?

Tylor Vancе

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Minuteman
Jan 26, 2025
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Montana
Seems like a decent price and good optic. I like the locking turrets. Anyone have any experience with them? Or know of any other budget friendly quality options? Want to stay around $1000. 3-18, 2.5-20, 4-20 power. Don’t really care for the illuminated reticle. Want to use for long range shooting but also on a dedicated hunting gun to pack around in the mountains. Thanks
 
I have no opinion on the Hawke Optics as I've never used any or know anyone who does.

However, I have much experience with Athlon Optics, which brings many features at reasonable prices .

If you want an Illuminated Reticle, locking turrets and a zero stop:

Athlon Helos BTR GEN2 4-20x50mm APRS6 FFP IR MIL Riflescope 214109

And if you don't want an illuminated reticle, but has a zero stop, but no locking turrets, but weighs only 24 oz. :

Athlon Midas TAC 4-16x44mm DD SF 30mm APRS2 FFP MIL Riflescope 213070