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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

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Athlon Ares ETR UHD

ZEISS V8

This riflescope offers unparalleled optical clarity and robust engineering, designed for hunters seeking peak performance in challenging environments. With an impressive 92% light transmission and the Ultra-FL Concept incorporating SCHOTT fluoride glass, it delivers exceptional brightness, color fidelity, and resolution, ensuring precision in even the harshest conditions. The ZEISS T* and LotuTec coatings enhance image clarity by minimizing reflections and repelling water, dirt, and debris for crisp visuals in low-light or adverse weather. Built to endure the most demanding situations, the 30mm main tube is impact-tested to withstand over 800 cycles at 1,000 g-force and multiple cycles at 1,500 g-force. It is waterproof up to 13 feet for two hours, ensuring reliability in extreme environments. The daylight-visible ultra-fine illuminated reticle allows precise aiming with minimal target coverage, making it suitable for dynamic hunting scenarios and long-range precision. The extra-large eyebox enhances quick target acquisition, maximizing success in fast-paced situations.

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
ZEISS V8ZEISSMatte BlackV8 1-8x24/Capped TurretsHunting47.3 OuncesAluminum
Athlon Ares ETR UHDAthlonBrownAprs1 Ffp Ir Mil BrownHunting1 KilogramsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
ZEISS V81-8x100 yards
Athlon Ares ETR UHD4.5-30x25 Yard to Infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
ZEISS V83.74 inches8:138.1 - 4.8 degreesNo
Athlon Ares ETR UHD3.9 inches7:17.4 - 1.2 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
ZEISS V830mm30mm24mm
Athlon Ares ETR UHD34mm34mm56mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
ZEISS V8RifleTraditional Ring Mounts
Athlon Ares ETR UHDRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Dovetail Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
ZEISS V8Illuminated Reticle80 MOA
Athlon Ares ETR UHDMil-Dot, or BDC30 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
ZEISS V8Yes (Nitrogen Purged and O-ring Sealed)YesYes
Athlon Ares ETR UHDYesYesYes

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