Best Scope caps for Athlon Midas HMR

[HoosierHunter128]

Jon at Aadland Engineering, LLC, in my opinion, makes some of the best scope caps available, and he has just added the Athlon Midas HMR to his website. If you are interested, here is the link:


http://shop.aadmount.com/Flip-Up-Cap-Set-Athlon-Midas-HMR-HD-25-15x50mm-CAPS-MIDAS-HMR50.htm

If you have never checked out these caps, they are great. Lifetime no question guarantee. Just thought I’d share the wealth.

 

[HoosierHunter128]

FYI, I am not affiliated in any way, I just did a lot of research before purchasing mine before I decided on these.

 

[LoonWulf]

Those are a really nice option for caps!

 

[HowieG]

Don't say idiot proof so probably wouldn't work for me.

 

[BCR#1]

The flip-up's that came on my Argos BTR Gen II work just fine. Why would anyone pay $100 for plastic caps?

Bill

 

[LoonWulf]

The flip-up's that came on my Argos BTR Gen II work just fine. Why would anyone pay $100 for plastic caps?

Bill

because they are nicer.....same reason to buy a Midas BTR, Helo, Ares, or Cronos....or a S&B if we wanna go that far.....instead of the Argos (which is a really nice scope in its own rights)

Obviously not for everyone, and there's only a couple scope/rifle combos id want them for, but there are a few.

 

[HowieG]

because they are nicer.....same reason to buy a Midas BTR, Helo, Ares, or Cronos....or a S&B if we wanna go that far.....instead of the Argos (which is a really nice scope in its own rights)

Obviously not for everyone, and there's only a couple scope/rifle combos id want them for, but there are a few.

Frankly, I wouldn't pay that much for those metal ones from Leupold.

 

[LoonWulf]

Frankly, I wouldn't pay that much for those metal ones from Leupold.

I actually been considering adding those to my vx3i on my .375....but again it would be one set......cant afford too many more.

 

[BCR#1]

because they are nicer.....same reason to buy a Midas BTR, Helo, Ares, or Cronos....or a S&B if we wanna go that far.....instead of the Argos (which is a really nice scope in its own rights)

Obviously not for everyone, and there's only a couple scope/rifle combos id want them for, but there are a few.

Well Loon, after watching a couple minute's of the 6.5 guys playing with a set, I still think the set on my Argos will protect just as well. As for the four named scopes above, I believe all four are FFP, which I have no use for and second, My rule is not buy glass priced higher than the rifle and a $500 CZ 457 American only shooting 50 yards doesn't rate $800 + glass sitting on it. Those four are best used on 6.5 and .308 tacticool bolt guns ranging out to 1K or more.

I now own two Athlon scopes mostly based on your recommendations/purview of them and I am more than satisfied with both. I was headed towards Vortex until I read the threads here on THR.

Bill

 

[LoonWulf]

Well Loon, after watching a couple minute's of the 6.5 guys playing with a set, I still think the set on my Argos will protect just as well. As for the four named scopes above, I believe all four are FFP, which I have no use for and second, My rule is not buy glass priced higher than the rifle and a $500 CZ 457 American only shooting 50 yards doesn't rate $800 + glass sitting on it. Those four are best used on 6.5 and .308 tacticool bolt guns ranging out to 1K or more.

I now own two Athlon scopes mostly based on your recommendations/purview of them and I am more than satisfied with both. I was headed towards Vortex until I read the threads here on THR.

Bill

Nothing wrong with that!
Everybody has priorities and desires, and honestly mostly you spend a significant amount for a slight increase in tangible increase in performance.

Im somewhat more willing to spend for those little bumps...but im pretty selective on where they go.
Ive got cheap 3-10 dollar flip up covers on most of mine, but the Meoptas at least will probably get nicer ones when i decide on what to get and what fits.
I thought all the Argos BTRs were ffp, just looked and seen they had a couple listed as sfp....i really dont like ffps, so having something below the Midas line thats sfp and has Turrets is nice!

 

[HowieG]

I actually been considering adding those to my vx3i on my .375....but again it would be one set......cant afford too many more.

I have a friend who has a set. Nice, but overpriced. Butler Creek works fine where I live. If I lived in a rain forest, I might do something different.

 

[LoonWulf]

I have a friend who has a set. Nice, but overpriced. Butler Creek works fine where I live. If I lived in a rain forest, I might do something different.

Havent had much issue with the BCs, or cheap ebay/amazon specials for that matter, tore a couple lids off but thats about it. I just like the Aluminas better.

 

[HowieG]

Havent had much issue with the BCs, or cheap ebay/amazon specials for that matter, tore a couple lids off but thats about it. I just like the Aluminas better.

Can't argue with that at all. Just don't want to pay for them. Go buying accessories at a hundred bucks a whack and before long I could have bought a gun, or components.

 

[LoonWulf]

thats true lol

 

[HoosierHunter128]

The flip-up's that came on my Argos BTR Gen II work just fine. Why would anyone pay $100 for plastic caps?

Bill

No caps came with the Midas. Also, I hunt in the rain, snow, hot humid weather, etc....good caps are a big help

 

[HoosierHunter128]

Havent had much issue with the BCs, or cheap ebay/amazon specials for that matter, tore a couple lids off but thats about it. I just like the Aluminas better.

I have aluminas on all of my leupolds. Nice caps. They're basically $100 a set also. Thats the price for good caps. Butler Creek break. Vortex are cheaply made and break too