Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Sig Sauer Buckmasters

Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Sig Sauer Buckmasters

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.

Sig Sauer Buckmasters

When I decided to hunt deer in the dense woods of Virginia, I knew my riflescope needed to offer both clarity and durability. The Sig Sauer Buckmasters 3-9x50mm, with its 3x optical system and custom BDC reticle, seemed like the right fit. Out there, in low morning light, I found its low-dispersion glass delivered a bright, clear image even at 500 yards, where I could accurately gauge distance with the BDC reticle’s holdover dots. Built to endure rough conditions, the Buckmasters’ waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof design kept me on target, rain or shine. It felt like a reliable companion for any hunt.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum
Sig Sauer BuckmastersSig SauerBlackBuckmasters BDC Non-Illuminated ReticleHunting15.2 OuncesAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity
Sig Sauer Buckmasters3-9x500 yards

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo
Sig Sauer Buckmasters3.6 inches3:16.4° - 2.1°No

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm
Sig Sauer Buckmasters1 inch1 inch50mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount
Sig Sauer BuckmastersShotgun, Rifle, Cross Bow‎Picatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA
Sig Sauer BuckmastersStandard Duplex60 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes
Sig Sauer BuckmastersYesYesYes

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