Brand | Athlon Optics |
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Color | Black |
Style | Argos BTR |
Sport | Hunting |
Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
Material | Aluminum |
Magnification Maximum | 24 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimeters |
Magnification Minimum | 6 x |
Compatible Devices | Rifle |
Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
Night vision | No |
Field Of View | 4.5 Feet |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.8 x 4.5 x 4 inches |
Package Weight | 1.41 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17 x 5 x 4 inches |
Brand Name | Athlon Optics |
Model Name | 214060 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Athlon Optics |
Part Number | 214060 |
Included Components | Riflescope |
Athlon Optics , Argos BTR , Riflescope , 6-24 x 50 First Focal Plane (FFP) 30 mm Tube, Illuminated ATMR MOA Reticle ,Black
Brand | Athlon Optics |
Color | Black |
Style | Argos BTR |
Sport | Hunting |
Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
Material | Aluminum |
Magnification Maximum | 24 x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimeters |
Magnification Minimum | 6 x |
Compatible Devices | Rifle |
About this item
- First focal plane reticle stays valid at all power settings allowing you to fully utilize the specially designed reticle that shrinks or grows along with your target as you zoom in or out.
- Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
- Reticle etched on the glass that provides excellent backing support for complex reticle design and offers great durability and much higher shock resistance to recoil
- The 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum tube that has exceptional strength and superior mechanical integrity will protect these world class optics no matter what punishment you throw at it
- Argon purging gives you better waterproofing and thermal stability
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Product Description
ARGOS BTR
For those of you that are just getting started in the PRS or are looking to start, take a close look at the Argos BTR family of scopes. These scopes have features normally only found on high-end scopes. They have a 4x magnification making them versatile in multiple shooting disciplines. They also have Advanced Fully-Multi Coated Optics that delivers a crystal clear bright image in in low-light environments. The Argos BTR also has our exclusive XPL coating that protects your lenses from dirt, grease, and harsh weather conditions. The aircraft grade aluminum tube will protect these world class optics no matter what punishment you throw at it.
Key Features
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Advanced Fully Multi-coatedFully Multi-coated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses |
Argon PurgedArgon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability. |
XPL CoatingXPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches. |
ATMR FFP IR MOA
ATMR FFP IR MOA reticle has a large illuminated center and 2 moa incremental hash marks, which help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions. The illuminated portion has a 2 moa center cross with illuminated vertical cross line extending to 40 moa and all the way to 90 moa on black line with 10 moa incremental markings, and the illuminated horizontal cross line extended to 30 moa in each direction. The illuminated reticle provides excellent low light visibility and accurate elevation holdovers all the way up to 40 moa with 2 moa markings incremental.
Subtensions in MOA: A1 (0.14); A2 (2); B1 (1); B2 (1); B3 (2); B4 (2.5); B5 (4) C1 (1); C2 (1); C3 (2); D1 (2); D2 (4); D3 (10); D4 (10).
6-24x50 ATMR MOA | 6-24x50 APMR MIL | 6-24x50 APLR2 MOA | 6-24x50 APMR MIL | |
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Tube Diameter | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
Focal Plane | First | First | First | First |
FoV at 100Y | 16.7-4.5 ft | 16.7-4.5 ft | 16.7-4.5 ft | 16.7-4.5 ft |
Eye Relief | 3.3" | 3.3" | 3.3" | 3.3" |
Turret Style | Exposed | Exposed | Exposed | Exposed |
Length | 14.1" | 14.1" | 14.1" | 14.1" |
Weight | 29.6 oz | 29.6 oz | 30.3 oz | 30.3 oz |
Zero Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
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ASIN | B01APT0E6U |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #427,059 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,124 in Rifle Scopes |
Date First Available | January 16, 2016 |
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Customers like the quality, value, and tracking of the aiming scope sight. For example, they mention it's perfectly functional, has clear glass, and the reticle is clear and sharp. Some complain about the stiffness. Opinions are mixed on light transmission, fit, and ease of use.
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Customers like the quality of the aiming scope sight. They mention it's a great scope, especially for the price, with great glass. Some say the scope is well built and gets the job done.
"...Moreover, a perfectly functional, utility scope which can more than adequately fulfill most shooting requirements calls into question the need for..." Read more
"...dead center on a 10” square steel target at 300 yds. Very satisfying. Glass is very good, turrets are tactile, and side focus is smooth and..." Read more
"...Every item on this scope is top quality. Optics are crystal clear from low magnification to high magnification...." Read more
"...Love the reticle look, scope isn't light or small this is a beast but for 800 to 1000 yards with anything 6.5 creedmore to 300 win mag this scope..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the eye relief of the aiming scope sight. They mention that the glass clarity is good, super clear, and fantastic. The sight picture is clear and sharp, even on an overcast day. The reticle is clearer without magnification or illumination even against dark background. The FFP is useful and the etched reticule is much clearer than the Diamondbacks wire retile. Overall, most are happy with the quality of the product.
"...And it maintained clarity. Stayed waterproof. I have confidence scope will hold up to use in climate extremes.4)...." Read more
"...Very satisfying. Glass is very good, turrets are tactile, and side focus is smooth and accurate...." Read more
"...Every item on this scope is top quality. Optics are crystal clear from low magnification to high magnification...." Read more
"...The glass has been extremely clear and I've never had a problem with it fogging up on me...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the aiming scope sight. They say it's a great scope with decent features and clear glass. Some customers also mention that they have some higher end Vortex scopes and they prefer this one. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Price brings a working, long term, tactical scope into the hands of most shooters which will endure daily use, hold zero, and enable accurate..." Read more
"...Best scope in this price range!" Read more
"...I would love to say that they are a great scope for the money but actually they are just a great scope ! Period !..." Read more
"You get a lot of scope for the money. There aren't very many FFP scopes for $280 that's of this quality, let alone illuminated reticle...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tracking of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it tracks perfectly, the turret clicks track with excellent precision, and the glass is clear even at 24x. Some say that the bang for buck seems to be decent, and everything works well so far.
"...Shot a box ( up, right, down, left, ) and tracking was spot on...." Read more
"Crystal clear optics even at the highest power. Turret clicks track with excellent precision, and have a nice audible click, After mounting it on..." Read more
"I don't normally write reviews but this one blew me away. Tracking, accuracy, clarity and ergonomics are spot on...." Read more
"...Tracking is spot on. If you want to try your hand at long range shooting but don’t want to drop $1500 on a scope this scope will make you happy...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the light transmission of the aiming scope sight. Some mention that the reticle illumination has helped during a few low-light hunting situations, and the bright optic provides plenty of light. However, others say that the illumination settings are visible in bright light and do not blur out the reticle in day or dusk shooting.
"...Light transmission at dusk better than the old Redfield Illuminators. I would compare it to Vortex, Burris, Nikon, Bushnell scopes of similar power...." Read more
"...The illuminated crosshairs are nice...." Read more
"...best scopes out there for the money even though my lighted reticle stopped working after a week...." Read more
"...The reticle illumination has helped during a few low-light hunting situations that I found myself in...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the aiming scope sight. Some mention that they have had no issues with fit, finish, and optics, while others say that the scope is not light or small.
"...I have had no issues with fit, finish and have been very happy with optics, controls, focus...." Read more
"...Zero stop washer system is rudimentary, but it works.6). Scope is heavy: if you want or need a lighter platform, take that into..." Read more
"...craftsmanship , fit and finish are good . If it’s the most you can afford don’t hesitate it’ll do . He’s happy with it" Read more
"...Love the reticle look, scope isn't light or small this is a beast but for 800 to 1000 yards with anything 6.5 creedmore to 300 win mag this scope..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the aiming scope sight. Some mention that the reticle is simple and makes sense, making it easy to anticipate and correct. However, others say that the directions could be made a bit clearer, it seems to be a little more cumbersome, and there's no explanation in the manual.
"...through the instructions on how to use it, it seems to be a bit more cumbersome than the one I had...." Read more
"...So at longer ranges, it is easy to anticipate and correct. But you have to keep this in mind and learn your optic, ammo/loads and your rifle...." Read more
"...after looking more closely, i see conflicting info on the box...." Read more
"...Reticle is simple and makes sense. Comes with scope caps too. I will also buy the optional sun shade for $30...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stiffness of the aiming scope sight. They mention that the zoom is very stiff, and the eye relief could be better. The zoom feature feels extremely tight at first, and it does not feel like a quality product. The turrets are a little squishy, and when the elevation turrret goes the zoom would not even turn anymore.
"...UPDATE: Had a problem. The scope would not focus. The parallax had an issue. I called Athlon, spoke to a person, a real person...." Read more
"...the illuminated crosshairs rotation switch was more smooth, it is rather stiff, and does not feel like a quality item that it should...." Read more
"...the rifle and start at 50 yards and move out from there... turrets were a little squishy but pull the caps off wipe the inside and it’ll be exactly..." Read more
"Plenty clear, parallax is smooth, zoom is very stiff and eye relief could be better but decent over all. If it holds up I'll be happy with it." Read more
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Pros:
1). Clarity is very good for price point, as good as anything in the mid range. Light transmission at dusk better than the old Redfield Illuminators. I would compare it to Vortex, Burris, Nikon, Bushnell scopes of similar power. Only above 20X is clarity not on parr, but I was able to focus out parallex to a more than acceptable and accurate degree. I have mine mounted traditionally on a bolt action rifle. I understand how some may experience eye relief issues by mounting this scope on an AR with the typical AR mount which mounts optics more forward, but as I have mine mounted, that is not a problem, and I'm focused in. Traditionally mounted on a bolt action rifle, or even an AR, eye relief is not an issue. I know there are scopes with better eye relief, but they tend to cost more and/or not offer what this FFP scope brings to the table.
2). Sturdy, will hold zero through field use, carry, transport. Will stand up to recoil of .308 Win. Or even something like a .300 Win. Mag. And hold zero repeatedly and durably. Sturdier than most Leupolds, Bushnells, Nikons.
3). Did not fog up in the unpredictable and inconstant conditions of spring thaw shooting. And it maintained clarity. Stayed waterproof. I have confidence scope will hold up to use in climate extremes.
4). Price brings a working, long term, tactical scope into the hands of most shooters which will endure daily use, hold zero, and enable accurate fire. Moreover, a perfectly functional, utility scope which can more than adequately fulfill most shooting requirements calls into question the need for higher end glass for day to day field use: if a $300 scope does what a $1000 or even $2000 scope can do, and if you (and not the government or a corporate sponsor) are responsible for maintaining and procuring your optic, it makes much more sense to use the optic which accomplishes tasks at hand adequately, reliably, holding up to field use at the most affordable cost.
5). Perfect first scope for a beginner to acclimate himself with Mil Dot ranging, long range & tactical shooting. One is able to estimate distance with reticle to target very well. Mil ranging and calculation is easy with this scope.
6). Illumination settings visibile in bright light and do not blur out reticle in day or dusk shooting.
7). Included scope covers, although not Butler Creek, will hold up.
8). This scope is good enough to deploy with. That at its price point may make it a best choice for most practical shooters. I would offer this scope as a consideration when choosing any type of similar optic. And I would consider whether improved clarity, niceties and "status" offsets practical field use and cost of this optic - do I want to put $1000 at risk when $300 gets the job done in the same, regular, shooting applications?
9). Athlon customer service is courteous, friendly, and exceptionally decent with customers. So if any warranty issues may ever arise, I am confident this manufacturer will stand by its product. (Will Bushnell, Nikon, Burris?)
10). Warranty is good.
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Cons
1). Ladder test showed tracking is within +/- .3 MOA just like the Konus. So at longer ranges, it is easy to anticipate and correct. But you have to keep this in mind and learn your optic, ammo/loads and your rifle.
2). Made in China. So purchase is not helping working Americans. Although if it were made in the USA, it would probably cost twice as much: so that added expense out of your personal or American family budget also holds weight.
3). Clicks are barely audible, very mushy. So careful adjustment and getting used to scope is a must. Adjustment calls for more focus and ranging/shooting discipline. Or you can clean out the grease and try a lighter grease and risk losing waterproofing.
4). Does not come with sunshade & Amazon attempted to sell me 56mm sunshade for scope (twice), which would not fit. Contacted Athlon: they were courteous, helpful, and sent me correct sunshade gratis. Thank you, Athlon!
5). Zero stop washer system is rudimentary, but it works.
6). Scope is heavy: if you want or need a lighter platform, take that into consideration.
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Overall, I rate this scope 4.5 - 4.75/5. Buy it and improve your marksmanship. Most shooters will not appreciate the improved optics clarities and additional features of higher end optics: they might find that cost versus "status" doesn't offset passing over this scope. If you train regularly/deploy and learn the ins and outs of this scope, you will prepare yourself and your pocket book for the upgrade when and if you need it. And you will improve your marksmanship. Excellent scope.
Glass is very good, turrets are tactile, and side focus is smooth and accurate. I had my mind made up on a SWFA scope until as I said, saw this scope at the range. Obviously I’m very pleased with the performance of this optic, and will definitely be looking at Athlon when I make my next optic purchase.
UPDATE:
Had a problem. The scope would not focus. The parallax had an issue. I called Athlon, spoke to a person, a real person. He told me to send it in. I sent the scope in and in a week -7 days - that includes 3 days to get there and three days to get back to me, I had a brand new, upgraded to Gen II, Argos scope in my hands! Enclosed was a packing slip that stated that my original scope “Failed Parallax/Focus testing”.
That my friends is customer service.
It is gone through multiple hunting trips and plenty of X at the range in a wide variety of weather conditions everything from rainy, freezing cold, snow, extremely bright, Dusty and hot conditions. The glass has been extremely clear and I've never had a problem with it fogging up on me. During a few of the hunting trips I have wished it had a 0 stop but I am looking for an aftermarket part that I've heard about that will allow me to put a zero stop on it. I do have a paired with a high-quality set of rings and so far it is held 0 perfectly. The reticle illumination has helped during a few low-light hunting situations that I found myself in. One small complaint I have is that when you're zeroing in the scope taking on and off the caps sometimes will adjust the scope one or two clicks and so you have to be careful when taking the caps on and off. The last small complaint I have is with the flip up caps. Through normal usage one of the springs on the Caps broke which has caused me to set it at an angle and hope it doesn't get in the way when I'm hunting. I will be calling Athlon customer support soon to see if they'll send me a replacement. If their customer support is good as I've heard then I'll probably be changing this review from 4 stars to 5.
Since this is my first Athlon product and I've been very impressed so far I've actually gone ahead and ordered one of their rangefinders even without being able to find any reviews on the internet about it.
Overall you're not going to be disappointed with this purchase but don't expect it to be a $2,000 scope either