Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Nightforce Benchrest

Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Nightforce Benchrest

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.

Nightforce Benchrest

The Nightforce Benchrest NF 12-42x56mm F2 hunting gun scope features 56mm multi-coated lenses that provide superior resolution for discerning fine details at extreme distances. With an adjustable objective for parallax adjustments from 25 yards to infinity, this scope ensures precision at various ranges. Target turrets are calibrated in true .125 MOA (1/8 click) values, allowing for easy re-indexing to zero after sighting in. Equipped with a coil spring plunger return system, it maximizes tracking accuracy. The eyepiece enables fast reticle focusing, while the glass-etched illuminated reticle offers optimum image contrast in different lighting conditions. This scope is ideal for serious shooters seeking exceptional performance and reliability.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum
Nightforce BenchrestNightforceBlackNP-R2 Reticle - .125 MOA TurretsHunting2.2 PoundsGlass

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity
Nightforce Benchrest12-42x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo
Nightforce Benchrest3.0 in3.5:12.9 - 0.9 degreeNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm
Nightforce Benchrest30mm30mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount
Nightforce BenchrestRifleRimdle

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA
Nightforce BenchrestNP-R2100 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes
Nightforce BenchrestYesYesYes

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