Nightforce SHV

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Nightforce SHV

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Nightforce SHV

The Nightforce SHV 4-14x56 hunting scope is the most versatile scope available, designed to excel in both long-range target shooting and big game hunting. Whether you’re putting small groups on paper or tracking game in varied terrain, the SHV delivers outstanding performance. With a magnification range of 4-14x and a durable 30mm body tube, it ensures clarity and precision in any environment. The scope features fully multi-coated glass for exceptional light transmission and brilliant edge-to-edge images. Its rugged construction makes it waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, ensuring reliability in the field. For hunters who value quality without extra complexity, the SHV line offers everything you need for success.

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.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Nightforce SHVNightforceMatte blackModern SportingHunting2.7 PoundsGlass
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Nightforce SHV4-14x25 yards to infinity
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Nightforce SHV‎3.6 Inches3.5:17.6 - 2.2 degreesNo
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Nightforce SHV30mm30mm56mm
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Nightforce SHVRifle‎Weaver Mount
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Nightforce SHVMoar reticle with 30 MOA markings70 MOA
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Nightforce SHVYesYesYes
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes

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