Athlon Talos
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Nightforce Competition

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Athlon Talos
The Talos scope is built for the dedicated hunter, featuring fully multi-coated lenses that enhance light transmission for optimal brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum. Its etched glass reticle ensures durability and shock resistance, while the heat-treated one-piece tube design provides exceptional strength and moisture resistance, keeping the scope fog-proof for life. Nitrogen purging further reduces moisture inside the tube, ensuring waterproof performance in harsh conditions. With a versatile 4X magnification range, the Talos is ideal for various hunting scenarios, from whitetails in dense forests to prairie dogs in open fields. Choose from specialty reticle options like Center X, Mil Dot, or BDC600 IR for precise aiming and range estimation, empowering you to make the most of every low-light hunting opportunity.
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 Talos | Athlon | Black | MIL DOT | Hunting | 1 Pounds | Aluminum |
| Nightforce Competition | Nightforce | Black | Modern Sporting | Hunting | 27.87 Ounces | Glass |
Magnification & Range
| Magnification | Parallax Setting | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | 3-12x | 100 yards |
| Nightforce Competition | 15-55x | 25 yards to infinity |
Performance Insights
| Eye Relief | Zoom Ratio | FOV | Night Vision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | 3.8 in -3.35 in | 4:1 | 34.1 Feet | 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 Talos | 1 inch | 1 inch | 40mm |
| Nightforce Competition | 30mm | 30mm | 52mm |
Compatibility
| Compatible Devices | Mounting Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | Rifle | Cantilever Mount |
| Nightforce Competition | Handgun | Cantilever Mount |
Additional Features
| Reticle | Max Elevation Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | Center X | 50 MOA |
| Nightforce Competition | DDR-2 | 100 MOA |
Built for Tough Conditions
| Waterproof | Fogproof | Shockproof | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nightforce Competition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories & Warranty
| Includes | Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Athlon Talos | Riflescope | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Nightforce Competition | Includes Screw In Lens Covers, Cleaning Fob/Cleaning Cloth, Multi-Tool, Stickers, Owners Manual & Sunshade | Limited lifetime warranty |



















