ELEMENT OPTICS FIRST IMPRESSIONS

[@petergambino2129]

The smell test is what sold me! I have the helix, it's the best value in a scope on the market. I saved $4500!

[@Colt3854]

You look like you are having way to much fun twisting those turrets fella. Great review so far. Thanks.

[@stevenpurcell4292]

Congrats on Element Pro-Staff. Enjoy the optics.

[@dougdishler2086]

Uncle hodge thanks for the stickers man!!! Love all the videos u make man .. if your ever in the states near Pittsburgh pa I’d like to buy h a beer !!!!

[@andrewbarbara5737]

If u want to know, moa adjustment are normally 1/4 moa, mil are usually 1/10mil, moa = approx 1 inch at 100, mil is approx 3.6 inch at 100, so “maths” 1/4 moa adjustment = .250/6.4mm @100 1/10mil adjustment. = .360/9.1mm @100 So you can get a finer adjustment out of an moa scope if that’s important you, 👍👍 I hope that helps someone out

[@anthonykhalil70]

Good work Mark.

[@Lorwildrose]

Ooooo nice! Glad your channel is helping you have a opportunity to play with these things now! So burrrrrrrp cheers!

[@FreeFarmPestControlUK]

Awesome video bud enjoyed this one 👍 I absolutely love the smell test 🤣😂 something that most other KZbin peeps definitely fail to do...... And I'm talking about my genuine laughter not the smell test its self bro although I'm sure it is a factor that gets disregarded 😄 I can't wait to see the helix vs video, I was gonna grab one but after seeing the titan I'm thinking I might just push the boat out a little further. I definitely can't argue with that performance. I've seen it in action once zeroed in other videos but the image quality and build quality is extremely impressive especially when compared to the bender. I now see what all the fuss is about with element optics 👍

[@dave_724]

Can’t wait to get hold of a titan I haven’t been this excited about a scope since buying my first optisan EVX I think element will be very successful I can’t wait to see what they come out with next

[@Hipporider]

Love the ovine cheer squad in the background 🐑🇦🇺

[@Ace-wu4zm]

The titan on the right from where I’m watching!

[@bigwill4284]

Great content as always I have the helix and did have a nightforce shv i sold it because the helix was as good glass and turrets I think there amazing value 👍

[@chrisfigueroa3361]

Smells good buddy congrats on both scopes ... titan is on the right hand side lovely scope but the Schmidt Bender is way out above both scope ... but they are awesome scope for the price thanks for sharing buddy as always bsafe ...I have a nightforce 5-25x56 ATACR mil-c that I dont use cuz the parallax only goes dont to 25 yards and everything I shoot at is about 20 25 yards so I use my Aztec which is to me made for a pellet gun sorry for the rumbling cant wait for your next video and more good info

[@happyhalfwit8862]

Great vid and very good to see it compared to the Bender. The Glass for the price really seems to hold up plus i have to say I much prefer the Ret in the Titan with the centre dot to the .8Mil cross of the Bender. The only thing i think it misses out on is .2Mil hashes a la EBR7C but its on my list for next scope. I am a toy addict its been 12 weeks since my last purchase!

[@bryanwilliams3524]

I have the Nexus and it’s amazing quality. Up against the Nightforce nxs. It blows it away and the mil D is great the stainless steel turrets. Will outlast any scopes so two years down the road. Nexus will still be same as first day. That’s why I took a chance on the scope. I’m really happy with my purchase. Win win.

[@hammyh1165]

I have a Titan on my Impact , it's a cracking scope , very good quality. It is hefty though.

[@benstriker4546]

Weight is a no go for me!

[@MrE30]

Congrats Uncle Hodge on becoming a element pro staff member, I have a Titan illuminated Christmas tree on my fx crown continuum fac .22. And I love it to bits looking forward to your opinions on them.

[@rowdog6376]

Awesome mate. Been thinking about a titan for the dear old air arms.

[@billforrest9002]

Awesome video

[@paulandrews3785]

Great scope s never looked through one But its well put together FFP for me Soon as compact one is out I will get one great video my friend 😎

[@joshedwards890]

I’ve got a couple of these scopes now that I ordered from krale.com from overseas because they not in Australia yet. Awesome scopes can’t fault them.

[@amdenis]

Great video, very well covered. Getting into PCP air rifles, as reload components can be a challenge (had to purchase a 1,500lb pallet of my favorite powder for .338 LM to get any). I like S&B, but their quality has become a bit variable and the coatings and tech have not stayed competitive on high-end. They are a bit expensive (US $12K+), but the Hensoldt ZF 6-24x72 is much better in many respects, and I love my ZCO’s. I actually moved my S&B’s to my semi-auto’s after moving to the Hensoldt and ZCO’s. I shot last week on a 406 CT with a Tangent Theta on it, which amazed me also in the deep twilight that inspired as much confidence as shooting at noon with my S&B. I see traces on the scope that some spotters are not seeing on their Swarovski spots, and that would be 95% ghosted invisible on my older S&B’s.

[@happyface7342]

They are a brilliant scope, a word to the wise though, if your going to buy one, make sure it has an alumiated retical, little bit more expensive but well worth it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@whiskyguzzler982]

How does one know?

[@trshuster]

Man I miss seeing your videos on the Tube! I hope all is well Hodgie. We could use a big serving of Airgun Tuna! 😊

[@kr6dr]

I have three Helix scopes, then I bought a Titan. I wish I had started with the Titan. It is so much better than the Helix. I just ordered another Titan.

[@perarnevrum8394]

S&B money... hahahaha... spot on!

[@NottsPestControl]

Definitely considering one of these, be interesting to find out how they do with a Pard 007. Great video as always mate

[@airriflehunter87]

Lower mag with pard isn’t the easiest too see but as you go up it gets very good :)

[@NottsPestControl]

@@airriflehunter87 Thanks buddy

[@NottsPestControl]

@@airriflehunter87 I’ve got my Airmax compact set to 4x with my Pard as it doubles the reticle view to 8x. Very happy with it

[@hsmallwood40]

thats funny you mentioned 22lr. I'm going to put the hilex on a cz pro varmint for benchrest shooting ARA targets.

[@TheOregonOutlaw]

Just my opinion - we all get one! Issues with the element's line of scopes are all amplified because of the way they were designed - trying to cover ALL buyer prices instead of selecting product and then adjusting quality using price. Their selection of 30MM tube is inferior off the get go - so other problems (unlike available light) become amplified - not restricted like the small-ish tubing choice. When for only the top tier "Nexus" they selected Japanese glass (which CAN BE on par with quality German glass) I had HOPED for more than was delivered, however that IS far and away a better choice than their provided Chinese offerings on the lesser priced scopes. P.S. While it might appear I have too many scopes.. ok 87 MAYBE a couple too many....LOL 4 are SB and my grab and go favorite SB is the straight 10X PM2 which is totally crystal clear and 100% reliable. Than again, on my 30/30 sits a 4X Weaver..... choices made which WORK has to be the final word. Shoot str8 and safe - but always KEEP the your barrel clean!

[@jackdaniels7913]

I'm still on the fence about clean or dirty think I'd like to start dialing but at long range a dirty ret might be a shot saver although I've only ever owned clean rets... 🥃cheers🍻

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

The dirty reticle doesn't really impede the sight picture much, I think it will help in the wind more then anything for easily spotting/milling splash when you miss

[@jackdaniels7913]

Thank you for that and I hope to see the nexus side by side with your +$3,300 toy 😅

[@iankenny79]

Personally I think there are many other scopes out there that are brilliant. Because Matt uses these everyone want to jump on them, each to their own I guess. Have you seen the vortex strike eagle? That looks fantastic for the money 👍

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

Theres lots of good options now no doubt. I've had good experiences with burrs, Leopold, Bushnell, vortex etc etc, all good options. But most of them don't do EVERYTHING these do like 10m parallax, zero stop, the great turret internals etc so for the money I think these are a good choice. Not that the competition is bad, they're just not my pick

[@paulclarkejr.7046]

I know the Titan reticle so I’d be cheating if I put a guess down.

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

I was watching the video back through after editing and realised I spent like 3 minutes waffling on about the reticle and ruined my little game haha

[@dougdishler2086]

I just got warne 30 mm one piece mout got 20 moa built in it very nice mount worth a look

[@dave_724]

I’m looking at putting a titan on CZ455 varmint 16 inch barreled 17hmr now you mention it !

[@andrewclaxton6446]

Are you going to do a S&B comparison with the Element Nexus.

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

I'd love to but I dont have access to the nexus atm

[@andrewclaxton6446]

@@meatheadmarksman2013 Okey dokey 👍

[@Gravattack]

Are these the scopes Ted had a hand in designing or is that the nexus? And are they available in oz yet? Desperately looking for a scope for an impact. More links would be bloody handy. Also who cares if you get them for nothing, we appreciate your thoughts on them

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

Yeah Ted designed the moa reticles and Matt designed the mrad reticles. Not available in aus just yet but the first shipment should be here soon. Sjstradingco.com.au Sjs trading co will be the Aussie distributor

[@Gravattack]

@@meatheadmarksman2013 Mate do you know the aussie price range across the models by any chance? I emailed sjs as soon as you gave me the info but haven't heard back I'd say they are flat out with things at the moment. Any info appreciated. cheers

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

@@Gravattack my best guess is the American price converted to Aussie dollars, then add 10% for the gst and you'll be close enough to making an educated decision

[@whiskyguzzler982]

It’s frustrating that Element did the lovely Nexus EHR-1D 5-20 FFP as MOA. It is everything I could want including hold under, but I gotta have metric.

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

they do the same thing in MRAD but no hold under dots. I think I prefer it without the hold under but each to their own I suppose! maybe they will come out with more reticle options in the coming years www.airgun101shop.co.uk/collections/airgun-rifle-scope/products/element-optics-nexus-5-20x50-ffp-apr-1d-mrad

[@nephtalilucero8084]

What do you think about the Zerotech Trace Advanced scope for airguns? Its from Austrailia, thought you may have some insight it. Thanks!

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

Have not yet tried then but only heard good things

[@unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055]

All you need now is an eye patch change your name to joe swear like he’ll great video as always 👍

[@rzage1]

The one on the right is the Element

[@lewisthomas473]

Uncle Hodge are they worth what you pay as there are some high end scopes that cost less especially here on mud island helix 6-24x50 £355 and the Titan £710 5-25x56 and the nexus £1334 5-20x50

[@who0who]

Thanks for video....

[@jasoar1563]

i wish we had an option of zip money on the element optics or something like afterpay!

[@mikekeen9710]

right is elements i know as i have a titan

[@john-ze7eu]

Haven't seen these on higher caliber hunting rifles.. Are they primarily designed for air rifles??

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

Nope they are centerfire scopes that just happen to work really well on airguns cos they have a very close parallax (10m to infinity). Head over to Matt dubbers channel and have a look, he uses them on all his centerfires. They are rated to 50bmg so they will handle anything you are likely to put them on. I have my helix on my 308 and it's great

[@john-ze7eu]

@@meatheadmarksman2013 thanks!

[@oorcinus]

These look oddly similar to (previous gen) Hawke Sidewinders, at least on the outside.

[@oorcinus]

Well, the cheaper one does. Titan not so much.

[@UltimateFT]

Hodge, I hope to have you visit the states. The Extreme FT event in Phoenix is a blast. I am having monthly matches. You will see from the scores in the very first event that even with a very light 3-5mph wind that the course is very challenging. The high score shooters in Texetreme did not score as high in Arizona. I hope you come and enjoy it. I would love to shoot with you. Congrats on the Prostaff and thanks for another good video. Before)www.airgunnation.com/topic/american-field-target-event-in-phx-on-09-26-20/ After)www.airgunnation.com/topic/heavy-duty-hdaft-extreme-american-field-target-results-from-09-26-20/

[@camilogaston3228]

Hii, do you recomend the helix? And if i change the magnification the point of impact change or not?

[@georgekasza7295]

Helex isn't great, titan is awesome, nexus is the best scope I own. My opinion, own them all,save your money on the helix, maybe I got a bad one..great company,get what you pay for I guess

[@steviebby]

Mrad guy that talks in FPS 🤔 I gotcha there 😂

[@TheOregonOutlaw]

shhhh... no one noticed! LOL

[@Ace-wu4zm]

Does the whole reticle light up?

[@anthonykhalil70]

Who has them in Australia? Hermans???

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

sjstradingco.com.au/

[@russelldotson7135]

You gave it away with your dirty reticle comment earlier

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

I realised that while I was editing the video haha "too late now!"

[@40motomike]

Lol. " I can't be bought"

[@MinhNguyen-ox6lb]

Sip too viet nam

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Hi mate. I do watch your videos and subscribed to your channel ages ago. You’re a intelligent young man, easy to follow and explain things very well. I don’t want to offend you in anyway cobber. Is it possible you don’t put the segment in when you burp. It’s just disgusting. Can’t understand why you do this in your videos. Tell me to get stuffed if you wish but I think you’re man enough to take criticism. We all can improve, me too for sure. You would have a lot more followers if you tidied up a little. I have stopped watching this video from when you burped but may watch again if I remember to. Kindest Regards to you.

[@meatheadmarksman2013]

thats okay mate, we all have different tastes in humour and come from different cultures were different things are acceptable. I appreciate your sincerity and politeness but I have to do the things that I find funny and enjoyable or it just wouldn't be "Me" and I would have no drive to continue making videos. I don't take myself seriously at all, I want my channel to be silly and fun with a dash education and reviews sprinkled on top. no hard feelings from my side of the fence :)

[@tyroneclarke1666]

No worries cobber. We’re all different lol. You seem like nice fella. I’ll watch the rest of your video. Want to see your unbiased opinion of the Element scopes. Keep the videos coming my friend. Regards from Perth 🤝

[@awaken8282]

Drink bottle... Haha

[@Hipporider]

If these were made in any other country other than CCP Land, I would have considered it perhaps 🇦🇺

[@ziadkadi]

The element is crappy next to that other expensive one. You get what you pay for

[@616Haggard]

biased review. this man is clearly Matt Dubbers brother or cousin.