Athlon Cronus ATS Thermal Scope 50-640 Overview

[@foonus406]

Heya Gavin, nice review of the thermal scope. I've got a cheaper Hikvision thermal scope, pretty happy with it even with a thermal sensor about 1/3 the resolution as yours but at $2000 Cdn the price is right and we can import them here. In regards to the fun you are having with having to heat targets IE. I found that if you fold up a small square of tinfoil and staple it to a cardboard or plywood the thermals can pick up the difference and give you a good point of aim.

[@noeesp]

@saltymofo what was the problem with your Athlon. I have been shooting their ares ETR in NRL22 competitions and love it. I also use their spotting scopes and I dropped mine and broke it and they sent me a new one. Customer service is amazing.

[@daveyelverton6287]

Take a look through a Trijicon IR Hunter 35mm. You'll be surprised at the difference, and the Trijicon doesn't cost that much more. JMO.

[@TapRackBang72]

$6000 (Trij) vs. $2200 (Ath) - that's a huge differential

[@daveyelverton6287]

@@TapRackBang72 I thought the Athlon was closer to $4000. But... the Trijicon is righteous no doubt.

[@TapRackBang72]

@@daveyelverton6287 You got me really excited until I saw the trijicon price! Doh!

[@dw6090]

Thanks, I glad u talked about day hunt as well, very few ever state that cause early morning or evening is great times to hunt and if in day light or waiting light that's good to know..

[@johncashwell1024]

For myself, I went with the Trijicon IR-Hunter. It has the same image quality but is made in The USA. I just couldn't bring myself to spend thousands of dollars for Chinese. So I spent 1.5x that and got the Trijicon.

[@loadmastergod1961]

Im a huge fan of their midas tac, have 6 of them, but ill stick woth atn for thermal or night vision.

[@jessebodey9421]

Thermals are more compact, however, I like the pulsar c50 night vision because its like watching a real video vs the animated color from thermal. Also, I can identify better what I am looking at. Some pet dogs look like coyotes in thermal.

[@seetownwv]

I do like the identifying aspect of night vision. I recommend it to anyone who does not do a whole lot of night hunting or budget. If you get a good 384 or 640 though I think you can identify pretty well to 300 yards once again depending on budget. Thing aggravated me about night vision was light reflecting on tall grass or tree limbs or even snow.

[@jessebodey9421]

The pulsar c50 is quite impressive, even without ir on. It is also better now as far as reflection. You still have some reflection though.@@seetownwv

[@terrycrissman7392]

I don’t think the Digex C50 is promoted because it’s not a big profit margin.

[@terrycrissman7392]

C50 and a 384 scanner would be ideal.

[@nichmaus8705]

This looks like a rebranded pulsar

[@amac3660]

Humm,,? Seems very similar to the I Ray Bolt V2. Minor differences.

[@seetownwv]

Thermals are almost getting like cell phones anymore. Updated all the time for clarity an features and their trying to bring market prices down to where they can sell more. Even a cheap thermal isnt cheap

[@BloodChocolate]

Gas lighter on a used shell casing, put it in a hole, torch it red and walk back 100yards (or meters) and you still got about 1-3 minutes to shoot.

[@txpredatorhunting]

Curious if video represents what you are seeing in person very well? I like the way you made the vid. Going through the app etc.

[@alanmehl8262]

I just got mine in a few days ago, the in person view is much better.

[@nichmaus8705]

It's a pulsar. Did they just rebrand a pulsar?

[@saltymofo5870]

I’ve had my one and only Athlon experience, when I received my replacement scope l immediately traded it off before opening the box.

[@bradbarley6639]

No I havent... But I will now. Thanks for the video. Great overview!

[@ccw22lr]

Hahahaha Dennis is like wtf bro

[@jacobdeem8187]

How much?

[@alanmehl8262]

4k

[@KevinWood44]

I love Athlon!! but I look at how long ATN has been making thermals so I feel like they have worked out all the bugs that Athlon will likely come across. How do u think this compares to the ATN?

[@seetownwv]

I think ATN for a good while was ahead of the game for price point. But now there is several that are the same money as ATN an clearer.

[@KevinWood44]

@@seetownwv such as? Thanks

[@seetownwv]

You can get a good 384 between 2 an 3k. I seen AGM has a 640 on sale for 3k. I think everyone realized how good ATN was doing at their price point an are trying to get there. I had an ATN 4K it was a great scope. Far as night vision with a good IR light I don't think you can beat them

[@KevinWood44]

@@seetownwv Very cool thanks. I was looking at the Wulf clip on. It was only about $400 - but that NV not thermal - Thermal is so much better - I aprpeciate your feedback

[@seetownwv]

@KevinWood44 I seen IRAY just released recently a thermal scanner for 700. It's only a 256 but from videos I was impressed. Be a great benefit with night vision to help spot stuff further out to get you on it quicker. You should be able to get a good night vision for 600 or less. Wraith is fairly cheap never looked through one but never heard anything bad. Good IR light makes difference on any of them.

[@kab5275]

62 in lbs for the base screws? Jeez. I don’t think that’s what they recommend. My Zeiss rings are 20-25 for base

[@StephenJohnson-o4t]

I agree! I just broke the plate of my new scope ring from following his instructions.

[@shooter_fr21]

Using Thermals for couple years now, this one looks very far from Pulsar and HikMicro in terms of image quality and features. Love your channel though.

[@edwardgaspar5428]

I split a halo xrf to go on a scar 20 with my father for christmas. If you can justify the 9500 for it i totally would. Its a tank and fully made in america so if you have problems its easily fixed, not that you will probably. This thing looks mid tier as hell.

[@nj-bz8pv]

What do you think your max range to identify a yote or wolf is with that scope ?

[@Pewpew500]

This video does not do this scope justice. Id say depending on your environment. I can easily define and tell the size of a buck at 1000 yards if that helps.

[@nj-bz8pv]

@@Pewpew500 thanks. I used a crappy Burris and things had to be pretty close

[@Pewpew500]

@@nj-bz8pv my buddy has the burris and its a night and day upgrade. Not sure about burris new line they just released.

[@davidholcomb7637]

Max detection is 3600yrds, max recognition range is just over 2000yrds. But realistically, max for telling difference between a boar and a coyote is around 1500yrds.

[@GoVols]

I hate when KZbinrs don't reveal how much they paid for the item. These are $3K scopes.

[@alanmehl8262]

4k

[@heathadams1274]

No offense to Gavin, but they usually don't pay for them. They can get them sent out to review and test and promote.

[@jasonpinnix1905]

I love your content but I can’t afford any of the stuff you show .

[@hawktv4508]

If anyone reads this buy the RiX Leap L3 or L6 it’s cheaper and 20X better.

[@Gath8mm]

30mm is not the objective lens dia. It's the tube. Man, you should have cought that...

[@jayheine8108]

You mount everything backwards! No one wants to deal with mounts around the ejection port! 180!

[@MontanaWillie44]

Complaining to complain how original. There’s literally nothing here that could have possibly been “mounted backwards”

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Ok your company a dedicated scope optic company. Question: why is the focus still on objective like low end scopes and not on side turret? 2000-3000 scopes others 4000+ and all still focused on objective is silly

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Not bashing… i like more scopes on market to keep the competition on their heals….

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Not bashing… i like more scopes on market to keep the competition on their heals….

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Not bashing… i like more scopes on market to keep the competition on their heals….

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Not bashing… i like more scopes on market to keep the competition on their heals….

[@rodneykellems8158]

Get a Rix 6 Way better quality and picture

[@gregpace4676]

"well worth the money" what are we talking here. Warranty?

[@johnmorrow5085]

Atn battery life is adult 18 hours I doubt this will match that with both batteries. After a few hunts,scanning an area you will be wanting to invest in a pair of thermal binos. Swinging that rifle around gets tiresome, I drink the ATN koolaid,great customer service. Have fun!

[@kutz0420]

LOL a MSRP of $4999.99... Sure

[@Thousand_yard_King]

At over 3200.00 it had better skin the animal for me as well.😮

[@imhigh0013]

These guys need to start with pricing everytime. Makes all the difference for rest of video.

[@Mustardman420]

You sound poor

[@jayheine8108]

Bud your not level doing that the way you did! Your hurting more new shooters doing things the wrong way

[@joet.3091]

Bargain at 5k 😂

[@AdrenalineTheory]

Honestly this looks like complete junk compared to other similar options on the market.

[@Blueberryheadbandd]

You can’t always trust what he’s saying. You have to take his videos with a grain of salt and try and form your own opinions because he’s a shill

[@gogogo1064]

What do you recommend

[@Pewpew500]

This video did not do this scope justice at all i can see the hairs on my dog at 100. Quality is similar to the thermion if people are wondering.

[@Noscrap909]

@@RCx44why do you say this ?

[@MontanaWillie44]

@@Noscrap909probably because he’s a sad lonely person mad that someone else gets to do stuff like this for a living.

[@theroc495]

Well, ive bought quite a few items you reviewed, i mean ALOT...but ive reviewed countless videos on thermals, looked thru so many from ats, nvision, irayusa, and on and on... With that said, this thermal is the bottom of all thermals ive seen, very unimpressive and over priced...i guess its ok if given to you, huh Gavin

[@marcostreet3169]

After all your reviews which thermal is the best affordable scope?

[@theroc495]

@marcostreet3169 ...that's a good question, I've been researching all the 640 units, the build, the image quality, nedt, display and warranty with custermer service. My choice, for the money is the new iray RH50R with the LRF $5500. I'm putting my deposit down this Wed. But for what I've seen, I guess it's all in the eyes of the beholder and I didn't really care for the image from ats, and reviews were not favorable buy I still wanted to see for myself

[@someolddude7076]

I agree about Iray, these look really good. I’ve been reviewing a lot as well. It’s just the cost for me. All of them are expensive and I can’t justify spending 3000 or more for most of them, to the misses. I’m still waiting for the Holosun thermal to be released and some reviews. I’m betting that will be a game changer and well under 2k

[@theroc495]

@someolddude7076 ...i do believe that iray introduced a new therm this shot show that was $2000-2500...check out the new therms from shot show videos, iray, pulsar and a few others, but iray has a new one like I said, maybe something for you to look into

[@kurtjensen7930]

@@someolddude7076I’m running a agm adder it’s ok for 3k. Will get it done. 15hr battery life