Athlon Helos BTR
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Nightforce Competition
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Athlon Helos BTR
The Athlon AHMR2 IR MIL scope has garnered attention for its exceptional value and performance in the competitive optics market. With a versatile 2-12x magnification range, it caters to various shooting styles, making it suitable for everything from close-range target practice to longer-distance engagements. Users consistently highlight the clarity of the glass, which rivals higher-priced alternatives, ensuring a bright and detailed sight picture. The illuminated reticle enhances visibility in challenging light conditions, allowing shooters to maintain accuracy during dusk or dawn. Its fully multi-coated optics significantly reduce glare and improve light transmission, resulting in a brighter image.
Nightforce Competition
The Nightforce Competition 15-55x52 scope offers exceptional resolving power through its advanced ED glass and superior lens coatings, ensuring outstanding clarity across its entire magnification range. Weighing just 27.8 ounces, it is 24% lighter than the 12-42 x 56 Benchrest scope, enhancing maneuverability without sacrificing performance. This scope features a side parallax adjustment turret for precise focus from 25 yards to infinity, essential for minimizing optical distortion. Hi-Speed windage and elevation adjustments of .125 MOA come standard with ZeroStop, providing positive and repeatable adjustments over a lifetime of use. The non-illuminated DDR-2 reticle offers maximum precision for competitive shooters, making this scope an ideal choice for serious target applications.
Basic Details
| Brand | Color | Style | Sport | Item Weight | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | Athlon | Black | AHMR2 IR MIL | Hunting | 25.4 Ounces | Aluminum |
| Nightforce Competition | Nightforce | Black | Modern Sporting | Hunting | 27.87 Ounces | Glass |
Magnification & Range
| Magnification | Parallax Setting | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | 2-12x | 100 yards |
| Nightforce Competition | 15-55x | 25 yards to infinity |
Performance Insights
| Eye Relief | Zoom Ratio | FOV | Night Vision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | 3.5 inches | 6:1 | 16.0 - 3.3 degrees | No |
| Nightforce Competition | 3.5 inches | 3.7:1 | 8.1 Degrees | No |
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Diameter & Tube Size
| Tube Size | Tube Diameter | Objective Diameter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | 30mm | 30mm | 42mm |
| Nightforce Competition | 30mm | 30mm | 52mm |
Compatibility
| Compatible Devices | Mounting Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | Rifle | Picatinny Mount or Weaver Mount |
| Nightforce Competition | Handgun | Cantilever Mount |
Additional Features
| Reticle | Max Elevation Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | Ffp Ir Mil | 30 MOA |
| Nightforce Competition | DDR-2 | 100 MOA |
Built for Tough Conditions
| Waterproof | Fogproof | Shockproof | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nightforce Competition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories & Warranty
| Includes | Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Helos BTR | Athlon Optics 214105: Helos Btr Gen2 2-12X42 Riflescope Ahmr2 Ffp Ir Mil Reticl | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Nightforce Competition | Includes Screw In Lens Covers, Cleaning Fob/Cleaning Cloth, Multi-Tool, Stickers, Owners Manual & Sunshade | Limited lifetime warranty |
