Reviews & Ratings for Element Optics Helix HDLR 2-16x50mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, Second Focal Plane — 8 reviews — Page 1

I took a chance, after reading and watching videos about them, and bought 2 of them during a sale. I AM EXTREMELY glad i did. Crystal clear glass, hold overs are precise, easy zero! So far have used out to 400yards with hold overs and have been able to shoot pop cans at that distance with ease!! Recommend and i will be looking at Element optics in the future!!

I bought this for my first bolt action which is a Ruger American Gen2 Ranch in .308. I don’t have much experience with rifle optics. That being said, this one is very clear to look through. It lets in a lot of light and I can see my target perfectly.

The elevation and windage knobs have a nice tactile response “click” as well as the illumination knob. I love that the illumination knob has an “off” click between each level of illumination. That way I can go straight to full brightness (which is very bright even in full daylight) or minimum brightness if it’s dark out and I want a subtle but visible reticle.

It feels to be a good solid construction and it looks beautiful. It came with all the accessories you could want for an optic, including a sun shade, clear flip up covers which I absolutely love because in an “emergency” you can still see through your optic without removing them. A silicon style cover, etc.

The 2-16x magnification range is great and the 50mm objective size lets in so much light.

I am very pleased with this optic. I used High Leupold PRW2 30mm rings for my Gen2 American and they work great.

This is my very first rifle scope purchase so I'm by no means an authority in these things but here's my experience:

Great packaging with lots of extras included. Sun shade, rubber covers, plastic see through flip up covers, tools, stickers, and a well put together manual.

The glass is clear and bright in the day at all magnifications and the reticle is clear with great illumination even in the sun.

Turrets are positive and click well. Construction feels very solid. All dials work perfectly.

Only missing part of the review is low light clarity but I feel great about this purchase for the price!

This is the only under $1000 scope I have used that is crystal clear at full power. Evey feature of the scope is top notch.

The glass for the price is incredible, the tracking and quality of the optic is fantastic and the illuminated reticle is day time bright. Mounted up beautifully on my on my new coyote rifle.

I love element optics scopes. They put a lot of thought into whats needed and what’s not. This is due to the fact that they themselves are hunters and know what’s needed in a great, functional optic!!!!!! I use their scopes on everything from high power rifles to airguns, they’ve never let me down. Would definitely recommend their scopes.

The glass is a step up over the rest of the Helix line, great turrets and a useful reticle. The 2x base zoom is perfect when using an add on like the Pard, which has a 2x base mag, so you get a decent field of view.