Vortex Viper HS

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Vortex Viper HS

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Vortex Viper HS

The Vortex Viper HS 2.5-10x44 riflescope is a solid choice for hunters looking to balance precision with versatility in the field. Its 2.5-10x magnification range provides excellent adaptability, allowing for close-range engagements and extending out to medium distances with ease. The glass is incredibly clear, with Vortex's XD lens elements providing edge-to-edge sharpness and enhanced light transmission—essential for hunting during early mornings and dusk. This scope’s capped turrets offer worry-free handling, and the precision glide erector system ensures smooth magnification adjustments, even in challenging weather. Built with durability in mind, it’s waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof, ready for rugged hunts in unpredictable conditions. For those looking to upgrade their hunting setup, the Viper HS brings excellent performance in a streamlined design.

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 Viper HSVortexBlackDead-Hold BDCHunting20.4 OuncesAluminum
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Vortex Viper HS4-16x100 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 Viper HS30mm30mm50mm
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Vortex Viper HSRiflePicatinny or Weaver
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Vortex Viper HSBDC MOA86 MOA
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes

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