Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 6-24X50 First Focal Plane Riflescopes
Rifle Scope Product Features
0.1 MIL Click Value, 18 MIL Total Adjustment, 10 yards to infinity Parallax adjustment
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.
Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses
Precision Zero Stop system allows you to lock down your zero position and dial back to it with a sharp and precise stop right at your zero mark even you are turning it in pitch-dark or blinded folded.
Waterproof to protect the scope in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater
Sport type: Hunting
Included components: Instruction Manual
ARGOS BTR GEN2
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 GEN2 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 feature Precision Ture Zero Stop and Advanced Fully-Multi Coated Optics that delivers a crystal clear bright image in in low-light environments. The Argos BTR GEN2 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
Advanced Fully Multi-coated
Fully Multi-coated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses
Argon Purged
Argon 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 Coating
XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches.
Precision Zero Stop System
Precision Zero Stop System allows you to return to your zero position and dial back to it with a sharp and precise stop right at your zero location.
APMR FFP IR MIL Reticle
APMR FFP IR MIL reticle is designed to maximize your performance on long and mid-distance shooting with illuminated center cross and 0.5 mil hash mark, the APMR IR MIL reticle can help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions and leads for a moving target. The illuminated 18 mil span cross lines with 0.5 mil hash marks and 0.2 mil hash marks from 7 mil to 9 mil on three directions provide finer details that helps the shooter quickly locate the target and find a holdover position within higher level of precision and confidence.
Subtensions in MIL: A1 (0.02); A2 (0.4); A3 (0.05); A4 (0.1); B1 (0.2); B2 (0.4); B3 (0.3); C1 (0.5); D1 (0.5); D2 (1); D3 (0.2); D4 (1); D5 (0.2).
1-8×24 ATSR5 MOA 6-24×50 APLR2 MOA 6-24×50 APMR MIL 8-34×56 APLR2 MOA 8-34×56 APMR MIL 10-40×56 BLR MOA
Tube Diameter 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm
Focal Plane Second First First First First Second
FoV at 100Y 110-14.5 ft 16.7-4.5 ft 16.7-4.5 ft 12.5-3 ft 12.5-3 ft 12.6-3.1 ft
Eye Relief 3.5″ 3.3″ 3.3″ 3.3″ 3.3″ 3″
Turret Style Capped Exposed Exposed Exposed Exposed Exposed
Length 9.8″ 14.1″ 14.1″ 15.5″ 15.5″ 16.3″
Weight 16.1 oz 30.3 oz 30.3 oz 32 oz 32 oz 31.8 oz
About the Athlon Optics Scope Maker
Athlon Optics is a premium producer for rifle scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They create and make their scopes and related products by choosing materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 6-24X50 First Focal Plane Riflescopes by Athlon Optics. For more shooting products, visit their website.
What You Need to Know About Rifle Optics
Rifle scopes enable you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by aligning your eye with the target over a distance. They accomplish this through zoom by making use of a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adapted to account for many ecological considerations like wind speed and elevation to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to help the shooter understand exactly where the bullet will hit based on the sight picture you are seeing using the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. Many modern rifle scopes have around 11 parts which are arranged within and on the exterior of the optic. These parts include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, modification turrets or dials, focus rings, and other parts. Learn about the eleven parts of optics.
Rifle Scope Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Considering the best type of rifle optic depends on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Optics
First focal plane glass (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the magnification lens. This causes the reticle to increase in size based on the extent of magnification being used. The result is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified distance as they are at the non magnified range. For instance, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at one hundred yards with no “zoom” is still the very same tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where estimations are low
- Experienced shooters who know their aim point “hold over” plus “lead” equations for their long gun
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is enlarged and takes up more visual eyesight space than a SFP reticle
Info on Second Focal Plane Optics
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement.
- Far away types of shooting where shooters have increased time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots take place within shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who select a clearer optic sight picture with less area used up by the bigger FFP reticle
Optic Magnification
The amount of zoom a scope supplies is determined by the diameter, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Fixed Single Power Lens Rifle Optic Facts
A single power rifle optic or scope comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This suggests the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of optic can not adjust since it is a set power scope.
Adjustable Power Lens Rifle Glass
Variable power rifle scopes have adjustable power. It will note the zoom degree in a format like 2-10×32. These numbers indicate the magnification of the scope could be changed in between 2x and 10x power. This always involves the power levels in-between 2 and 10. The power shift is accomplished by employing the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range of Rifle Optics
Here are some recommended scope power settings and the ranges where they could be effectively used. Always remember that high power optics and scopes will not be as efficient as lower powered glass since increased magnification can be a bad thing. The same idea relates to longer ranges where the shooter needs sufficient power to see precisely where to properly aim the rifle.
Rifle Glass Lens Coating
All state-of-the-art rifle scope and optic lenses are layered. Lens coating is a vital element of a shooting system when considering high end rifle optics and scope equipment.
HD Versus ED Lenses
Some scope makers also use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use different procedures, polarizations, chemicals, and elements to draw out various colors and viewable quality through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” meaning extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Optic Lens Finishing Versus Multi-Coating
Different scope lenses can also have different coatings applied to them. All lenses normally have at least some kind of treatment or covering applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic. Because the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It is part of the carefully tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be efficiently functional in numerous kinds of environments, degrees of sunshine (full VS shade), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while lowering glare and other less beneficial things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope manufacturer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers similarly make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” coated. Being “much better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in building the rifle scope.
Hydrophobic Glass Lens Covering
Water on a lens does not help with maintaining a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and high-end optic makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic coating.
Alternatives for Mounting Rifle Scopes on Long Guns
Installing solutions for scopes are available in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also generally can be found in quick release versions which use toss levers which permit rifle operators to rapidly install and remove the optics.
Rifle Glass Mounts with Hex Key Rings
Standard, clamp design mounting optic rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use double separate rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are developed for long distance precision shooting. This type of scope mount is ideal for rifle systems which need to have a resilient, unfailing mount which will not change despite just how much the scope is moved about or jarring the rifle takes. These are the design of mounts you should have for a dedicated scope system on a reach out and touch someone hunting or sniper competition rifle that will pretty much never need to be altered or recalibrated. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can additionally be used on the scope mount screws to keep the hex screws from backing out after they are installed securely in position. An example of these rings are the 30mm style from the Vortex Optics brand. The set usually costs around $200 USD
Rifle Optic Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These kinds of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly attach and take off a scope from a rifle. A wide range of scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar designed mount. The quick detach design is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers fasten firmly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This permits the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while keeping precision. These types of mounts are useful and practical for rifles which are moved around a lot, to take off the glass from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are utilized in between several rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by the Vortex Optics brand. It generally costs around $250 USD
Rifle Optic Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle optic can mess up a day of shooting and your costly optic by bringing about fogging and developing residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes avoid moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
What to Know About Rifle Optic Tube Gas Purging
Another part of avoiding the buildup of wetness within the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Given that this space is currently taken up by the gas, the glass is less impacted by temp shifts and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which could possibly allow water vapor to seep in around the seals to fill the void which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
