Vortex Sonora

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Vortex Optics Sonora 4-12x44 Second Focal Plane Riflescope - Dead-Hold BDC Reticle

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Vortex Sonora

The Vortex Sonora riflescope is designed for hunters seeking affordability without compromising performance. With a 4-12x44 configuration, the Sonora offers a versatile magnification range, making it suitable for both close and mid-range targets. The fully multi-coated lenses enhance brightness and clarity, essential for spotting game in low-light environments. One of its standout features is the Dead-Hold BDC reticle, perfect for shooting at different ranges without constant adjustments. The fast-focus eyepiece ensures you can acquire targets quickly, while the durable construction is shockproof, waterproof, and fog-proof, ensuring reliable performance. For hunters looking for a dependable, budget-friendly option, the Vortex Sonora is built to get the job done 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

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Vortex SonoraVortexBlackSonora SFP RiflescopeHunting, Shooting15.8 OuncesAluminum
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Vortex Sonora4-12x100 yards
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Vortex Sonora1 inch1 inch44mm
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Vortex SonoraBolt-action rifles1-inch mounting ring
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Vortex SonoraBDC reticle50 MOA
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes

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