lancetkenyon Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Anyone looking for a new Athlon scope, here is a smoking deal. I am placing my order for a Cronus 4.5-29. https://www.truarms.com/sales Call for special pricing. Cheaper than you might expect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cell4soul Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Anyone looking for a new Athlon scope, here is a smoking deal. I am placing my order for a Cronus 4.5-29.https://www.truarms.com/sales Call for special pricing. Cheaper than you might expect. How s the quality on these? Athlon seems to get pretty good reviews. At just over 12 oz, the Argos in 3-15x40 could be a decent inexpensive choice for my lightweight build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas-gun-guy Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Good scopes from all the feedback. And great warranty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 31, 2016 I'll be buying one here soon, +1 for truearms!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted December 31, 2016 I can't say for the quality of the cheaper scopes, but the Cronos line has gotten awesome reviews for the price point. I think Zeke-BE has one already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted December 31, 2016 I was looking into a Steiner and a Kahles scope but really hating the price. I had the money but just didn't want to give it out on a scope around 3k. I posted about Steiner's and Chris (Douglas gun guy) texted me about these new Athlon Cronus. They are new to the market so one thing they are doing is keeping prices down to get into the market. They were half the cost of a Kahles and had lots of good reviews. Only good reviews! Now they are new so there are not hundreds of reveiws but they are good. They even have a youtube tracking video and the tracking was spot on! I was almost asleep when Chris text me and once I got on to look at it I was hooked. Went to bed around midnight instead. And in the morning I ordered one. I have owned this Cronus for a couple of months now and really like it. Glass is awesome and I compared it to a guy who was shooting a Schmeit and Bender and I thought it was right there with it. Now I only looked through his for a minute though. But he looked through mine a little longer and played with the turrets and was quite impressed with it. Yesterday I was shooting at 200 yards with a Vortex Pst 6.5-24 x50 and at 24 power I couldn't see any of my holes and for a couple shots I thought I missed paper. Pulled of the Cronus and set it at 24 power to compare and it was like magic! I mean the bullet holes looked big and black and stood out. Looked back through the PST and they disappear. 4.5-29x56 Athlon Cronus I got the Seekins 34mm rings for the 1" height so I barely made it with this Bartlien Barrel #3 and a 56mm lens scope Life time guaranteed and I believe it goes to new owner as well after a private sale Here is the daytime Illumination set on 29 power After my load development I was planning on sending this over to Lance and ask him to do a review against his other high end optics. But Im glad he buying one now and im still asking Lance when he gets it if he can do one of his detail write ups for us CWT memebers The only thing I wish it could be different was a tighter (skinny) reticles to shoot those fly wings off and the weight! Its high quality glass from Japan so this thing is heavy. But right with there with the other 3k scopes though. My other pic with my cronus didn't load up but with rings and scope it was 2lbs 8oz vs the Vortex 1lb 19oz But yeah contact Chris as listed on Lances post via website. Plus 4.5 power is still great for close shots and 29 power, well that solves my spotting scope issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted December 31, 2016 Funny these pics were on my I pad and they are crystal clear pics and then I send it on here and they look blurry. But I have already shot this scope on a Creedmoor shooting 2500 fps out to 1,364 yards at 61 moa and making a 1 foot group. Let my brother and dad shoot it which they both haven't shot in years and couldn't believe we were hitting target that far out there shot after shot. Picture was nice and clear. You will notice it clearness is at 4.5-25 power and at 29 power its not as clear as 24 but still really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 1, 2017 Looks like the Cronus is nice and short too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophymaster Report post Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks for the heads up Lance. I purchased a Midas and Argos they seem to have great reviews and warranty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks for the heads up Lance. I purchased a Midas and Argos they seem to have great reviews and warranty Let us know how you liked those Midas and Argos or do a little write up for those newer scopes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas-gun-guy Report post Posted January 2, 2017 Sales been extended until Friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
