Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Sightmark Presidio

Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Sightmark Presidio

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 Presidio

The Sightmark Presidio delivers excellent optical performance, thanks to its fully multi-coated lenses that maximize light transmission and ensure superior brightness and color accuracy. Whether you’re competing, plinking at the range, or out hunting, the clarity and image quality are exceptional. The low-profile locking turrets are a standout feature, offering quick, secure adjustments even in dynamic conditions. This scope’s rugged construction is reinforced by a single-piece 30mm tube made from aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring it can withstand recoil and external stresses without compromising alignment. I appreciate the Presidio’s IP67 rating, which makes it dustproof, waterproof, and shockproof, allowing it to endure immersion up to 3 feet and drops of up to 3 feet. Its scratch-resistant lens coating keeps the optics in pristine condition, while the zero-stop elevation dial makes adjustments effortless and precise in any environment.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum
Sightmark PresidioSightmarkBlack5-30x56 LR2Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft33 OuncesAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity
Sightmark Presidio5-30x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo
Sightmark Presidio3.5 - 3.7 inches6:16.6° - 1.1°No

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm
Sightmark Presidio30mm30mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount
Sightmark Presidio‎Handgun, RiflePicatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA
Sightmark PresidioMRAD or MOA100 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes
Sightmark PresidioYesYesYes, rated for recoil up to .50 BMG

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