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

[Tylor Vancе]

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

 

[BobinNC]

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

 

[bobby1028]

Burris xtr3 3.3x18x50 in the classifieds here yesterday for $850...light years ahead of a Hawke

 

[beetroot]

The Hawke is probably an OK scope but why would you bother, unless it gives you something particular you want.

Burris XTR3i, Athlon Ares ETR would be safe bets for a US buyer.