If you can’t see it, you can’t shoot it. As we age, our eyes age. What may have been an easy shot with open, iron sites in our teens and 20s can become too much of a challenge for eyes that are 40, 50, 60+ years old. The inventor of the telescopic site opened up a whole new world when they paired the rifle with the optic. We are in an incredible age of optic offerings. A person has almost endless choices and multiple price points from which to choose. I learned the value of high quality optics when learning to shoot long guns with my Army Ranger Sniper friend. You can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of a high quality rifle by pairing it with a low quality optic. That being said, you can break the bank with some of the offerings out there these days. The market has some new offerings and new players. The best optical glass has come from Germany for a very long time. Several decades ago, Japan became a serious player in the optical glass world and now is a heavy hitter. As with everything else now, China is making a move into the markets. What matters the most to one shooter, may have little relevance to another shooter. I would encourage you to explore brands, features, and options until you figure out what suits you best. I took a chance here. This choice was purely based upon a tight budget. This scope was purchased from a neighbor. His needs changed, and he upgraded. The features were what I was looking for, so the deal was struck. The scope is an Athlon Argos BTR, Gen 2 6-24×50 FFP with and illuminated reticle. Let’s see how it holds up to the jolt of a 300 WM.
