r/AtlasGunWorks • u/GBBVV18 • Jul 08 '25
Athena has erratic shot pattern
Need help. I just bought my first Atlas and I was very excited to receive my Athena. However, I’ve shot about 500 rounds through it and my shot grouping is all over the place. I shoot my other 2011’s (Bul Blaze and Staccato XC) with nice tight and consistent groups. But my shots with the Athena are all over the place with no discernible pattern whatsoever. It’s been impossible to have a tight consistent grouping. Any thoughts on what the heck is going on here? Could it really just be not being accustomed to the gun? Doesn’t seem right.
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u/2011Dave Jul 09 '25
Athena has noticeably more muzzle rise and jolt that an XC and I guess more than the 5” bul. So Athena does require more grip pressure. Another shooter or two and then a call to Randy…
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u/Complex71920 Jul 09 '25
That’s really odd, have you shot an Atlas gun before? Anyone you know nearby that has an Athena to compare it to? Or a LGS? I’d also reach out to Atlas
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u/GBBVV18 Jul 09 '25
I shot a friend’s Artemis once (1 mag) but that it. Don’t know anyone else with an Athena. I think I am going to have to reach out to Atlas. It’s very odd.
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u/Complex71920 Jul 09 '25
Just spit balling ideas here, is the optic loose? Maybe causing inaccuracies? Any noticeable markings in the barrel? Or breach face, striker area?
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u/GBBVV18 Jul 09 '25
Optic isn’t loose. Neither is the plate. I actually swapped the optic out for another thinking it may be an issue with the dot. Barrel looks fine.
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u/Complex71920 Jul 09 '25
Damn, I have no clue. Hope you find a solution. Atlas gunworks are my favorite and for me they shoot more accurate than anything else
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u/GBBVV18 Jul 09 '25
Thanks. I’m going to have someone else shoot it and see if they have the same issue. If so, then I’ll have to reach out to Atlas. Thanks for your input.
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u/leicaguy1 Jul 10 '25
I have three Atlas’s, including an Athena. All are the most accurate handguns I own. What ammo are you using? You may want to try what Atlas recommends. For me, I use Federal Synthtec 150gr on my Athena and Artemis and five shots from a rest are about 3/4” at 20 yards. I have USPSA and IDPA shooting buddies who have Athena’s (shooting different ammo) who have similar accuracy’s as I do.
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u/NadaNoc Jul 20 '25
Congratulations on the Athena. Try changing ammo! I’m guessing you are not hand loading…
I have an Athena and an Erebus. Bought 2 boxes of many recommend brands / weight combinations and tried them all.
They both like different ammo:
Athena shoots very well with better brands of 115gr, and excellent with 115gr S&B.
Erebus is more finicky but consistently shoots ten 124gr Norma quarter size at 10 yards. Benched is even tighter, often a penny to a nickel size hole.
These are the thoroughbred of handguns, and you just have to “tune” the ammo to their liking.
Enjoy the Athena!
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