Vortex Viper PST Gen I

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Vortex Viper PST Gen I

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

Vortex Viper PST Gen I

The Vortex Viper PST Gen I riflescope offers serious precision and clarity that’s perfect for dedicated hunters and tactical shooters alike. Featuring a 6-24x50mm configuration, it delivers a broad range of magnification suited for long-range shots without compromising on image sharpness. Hunters will appreciate its illuminated reticle, designed for low-light conditions, which aids accuracy during dawn or dusk. The exposed turrets allow for quick and easy adjustments in the field, letting you zero in with confidence. Built ruggedly, it holds up well under intense conditions, thanks to its shockproof and waterproof design. The Viper PST Gen I is an ideal scope for those who want performance without adding excessive weight to their setup.

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 PST Gen IVortexBlackEBR-1 (MRAD)Hunting1.5 PoundsAluminum
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Vortex Viper PST Gen I6-24x25 yards to infinity
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 PST Gen I30mm30mm50mm
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Vortex Viper PST Gen IRifle‎Cantilever Mount, Dovetail Mount, or Picatinny Mount
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Vortex Viper PST Gen IEBR-1 (MRAD)50 MOA
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes

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