Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Leupold VX-5HD

Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Leupold VX-5HD

Athlon Ares ETR UHD

The Argos HMR is thoughtfully designed with the average outdoorsman in mind, offering a compact and durable hunting scope that is both feature-rich and affordable. With 5x and 6x magnification ratios, it is perfectly suited for a variety of close and long-range hunting scenarios. The Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses enhance light transmission and clarity, while the choice of clean reticle options—such as illuminated center-dot crosshair, Mil-Dot, or BDC—provides a fool-proof traditional setup for any shooter. The Ares ETR First Focal Plane scope takes long-range shooting to new heights. It features a revamped turret system with a locking Windage turret and a true zero stop on the elevation turret, ensuring consistent and accurate adjustments. Extra Low dispersion lenses produce sharp, vibrant images with excellent color reproduction, and the 34mm tube construction is built to endure the harshest conditions. With a 0.1 MIL click value, a total elevation adjustment of 32 MIL, and a parallax adjustment from 25 yards to infinity, this scope is a top-tier choice for precision shooting enthusiasts.

Leupold VX-5HD

When I set out for a week in the Rockies, I needed a scope that could handle both close-range shots and extend to 500 yards. That’s when I decided to try out the Leupold VX-5HD. Its 3-15x magnification felt like the perfect balance—giving me clarity on distant shots without the bulk of a larger scope. What impressed me the most was Leupold’s Twilight Max HD Light Management System, which kept my sight clear even in the low light of early dawn and dusk. Plus, the Custom Dial System (CDS) made adjusting for long shots a breeze. In tough terrain, this scope stood up to it all—proving it’s built for serious hunters looking for reliable performance.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum
Leupold VX-5HDLeupoldMatte BlackVX-5HDHunting, Shooting1.5 PoundsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity
Leupold VX-5HD4-20x50 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo
Leupold VX-5HD3.7 in5:15.2-1.0 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm
Leupold VX-5HD34mm34mm52mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount
Leupold VX-5HDHandgunPicatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA
Leupold VX-5HDFireDot Duplex75 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes
Leupold VX-5HDYesYesYes

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