Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Sightmark Citadel

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.

Sightmark Citadel

The Sightmark Citadel is built for precision, offering a first focal plane reticle that adjusts with magnification to maintain consistent subtensions for accurate ranging at any level. This feature is ideal for long-range shooting, making range estimation simple and reliable. One of the key advantages of the Citadel is its red illuminated reticle, which enhances target visibility in low light, ensuring you don’t miss your shot in challenging conditions. I found the exposed, low-profile locking turrets to be incredibly user-friendly, providing quick adjustments when needed while the locking mechanism ensures accuracy even under stress. The 30mm single-piece tube, made from aircraft-grade aluminum, gives the scope exceptional durability, withstanding recoil and ensuring precise alignment over time. Finally, the fully multi-coated optics provide superb image quality, maximizing light transmission and delivering bright, accurate visuals.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum
Sightmark CitadelSightmarkBlack3-18x50 LR2Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft26.1 OuncesAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity
Sightmark Citadel3-18x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo
Sightmark Citadel‎3 Inches6:16.5° - 1.1°No

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm
Sightmark Citadel30mm30mm50mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount
Sightmark CitadelRifle‎Picatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA
Sightmark Citadel Mil-Dot 60 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes
Sightmark CitadelYesYesYes

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