Sightmark Presidio
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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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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.
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
Brand | Color | Style | Sport | Item Weight | Material | |
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Sightmark Presidio | Sightmark | Black | 5-30x56 LR2 | Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft | 33 Ounces | Aluminum |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | Athlon | Brown | Aprs1 Ffp Ir Mil Brown | Hunting | 1 Kilograms | Aluminum |
Magnification & Range
Magnification | Parallax Setting | |
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Sightmark Presidio | 5-30x | 25 yards to infinity |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | 4.5-30x | 25 Yard to Infinity |
Performance Insights
Eye Relief | Zoom Ratio | FOV | Night Vision | |
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Sightmark Presidio | 3.5 - 3.7 inches | 6:1 | 6.6° - 1.1° | No |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | 3.9 inches | 7:1 | 7.4 - 1.2 degrees | No |
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Diameter & Tube Size
Tube Size | Tube Diameter | Objective Diameter | |
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Sightmark Presidio | 30mm | 30mm | 56mm |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | 34mm | 34mm | 56mm |
Compatibility
Compatible Devices | Mounting Type | |
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Sightmark Presidio | Handgun, Rifle | Picatinny Mount |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | Rifle | Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount |
Additional Features
Reticle | Max Elevation Adjustment | |
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Sightmark Presidio | MRAD or MOA | 100 MOA |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | Mil-Dot, or BDC | 30 MOA |
Built for Tough Conditions
Waterproof | Fogproof | Shockproof | |
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Sightmark Presidio | Yes | Yes | Yes, rated for recoil up to .50 BMG |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories & Warranty
Includes | Warranty | |
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Sightmark Presidio | Scope caps, lens cloth, user manual | Limited Lifetime Warranty from Sightmark |
Athlon Ares ETR UHD | Scope, battery, instruction manual, cleaning cloth | Limited lifetime warranty |