Hi guys,
I'm very new to the forum and to longer range shooting, as well. I'm looking for a scope to put on a Tikka CTR 6.5 Creed that will mainly be used for whitetail hunting from elevated blinds as well as occasional longer (600 yards+) range target/steel shooting. I am very interested in the Athlon Cronus, given its features vs. price. I understand why folks use these large tube and objective scopes from the bench; their weight and diameter isn't an issue there. But do any of you guys use scopes of this size on an elk rifle in the mountains, or on a rifle for spot and stalk antelope hunting, or even for whitetail hunting when you may have to walk a few hundred yards to a blind or stand, and is it worth it? These scopes look like behemoths to me and they just don't seem practical for a rifle that is largely going to be used for hunting.
Your thoughts and input are appreciated.
I'm very new to the forum and to longer range shooting, as well. I'm looking for a scope to put on a Tikka CTR 6.5 Creed that will mainly be used for whitetail hunting from elevated blinds as well as occasional longer (600 yards+) range target/steel shooting. I am very interested in the Athlon Cronus, given its features vs. price. I understand why folks use these large tube and objective scopes from the bench; their weight and diameter isn't an issue there. But do any of you guys use scopes of this size on an elk rifle in the mountains, or on a rifle for spot and stalk antelope hunting, or even for whitetail hunting when you may have to walk a few hundred yards to a blind or stand, and is it worth it? These scopes look like behemoths to me and they just don't seem practical for a rifle that is largely going to be used for hunting.
Your thoughts and input are appreciated.