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Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics , Argos BTR , Riflescope , 8-34 x 56 First Focal Plane (FFP) 30 mm Tube, Illuminated APMR MIL Reticle ,
Specification Magnification 8-34 Objective Lens Diameter 56 mm Reticle APMR FFP IR MIL, Glass Etched Surface Finish Matte Lens Coating Wide Band Fully Multicoated Extra Coating Xtra Protective Coating Tube Material 6061 Aluminium Tube Diameter 30 mm Exit Pupil 7-1.7 mm Eye Relief 3.3 inches Field of View @100 yards 12.5-3 feet Click Value 0.1MIL Adjustment range per rotation 5MIL Total Elevation Adjustment 13 MIL Total Windage Adjustment 13 MIL Turret Style Exposed Parallax Adjustment Side Focus ” 15 yards to infinity Purging Material Argon Length 15.5 inches Weight 32.2 ounces
Rifle Scope Product Features
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.Water Resistance Level:IPX-7
Athlon Optics , Argos BTR, Riflescope
Argos BTR family of scopes have features normally only found on high-end scopes. It has a 4x magnification that makes it versatile in multiple shooting disciplines. It has our Advanced Fully-Multi Coated Optics that delivers a crystal clear bright image in in dark environments. The Argos BTR also has our exclusive XPL coating that protects your lenses from dirt, grease and harsh weather conditions. The 6061T6 aircraft grade aluminum tube will protect these optics no matter what punishment you throw at it.
This along with the variety of first focal plane (FFP) reticles give you easy elevation and windage adjustments.
Side Parallax Adjustment to give you the ability to adjust to any ranged right at your fingertips.
Features
First Focal Plane Reticle- allows you to fully utilize specially designed reticles that shrink or grow along with your target as you zoom in or out. These reticles offer quick target engagement at low power while offering precise holdover positions with finer details.
Illuminated Reticle provides greater visibility during dusk and dawn and other low ambient light environment.
Etched Glass 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.
Fully Multicoated – effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses.
6061 T6 Aluminum- has exceptional strength and superior mechanical integrity will protect these world class optics
Heat Treated One Piece Tube Construction- gives the scope extra strength over multi-piece tubes and better at keeping moisture out thus keeping your scope fog proof for the life of the product.
Waterproof – protect the scope in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater.
Shockproof-Robust mechanical system that give you the ultimate recoil resistance
Argon Purged – uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability .
Reticles
AHSR14 FFP IR MIL
The AHSR 14 FFP IR MIL reticle is perfect for short and mid range shooting with an illuminated 16 mil diameter circle, 1 mil center cross (0.5 mil from center to each side) and cross lines with 1mil hash mark increments extended to 8 mils on both horizontal and vertical directions. The reticle at one magnification becomes a red dot circle that can be used effectively for short range target, while at 4 magnification it offers enough details with 1 mil hash mark that help shooters quickly spot their target and set holdover positions.
Application: Short and Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
BLR SFP MOA
BLR SFP MOA reticle has a floating center dot and 1 moa increment hash marks, which help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions.
Application: Precision Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
ATMR FFP IR MOA
It has a large illuminated center and 2 moa hash mark increments, which help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions. The illuminated reticle provides excellent low light visibility and accurate elevation holdovers all the way up to 40 moa with 2 moa markings incremental.
Application: Precision Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
Reticles
APMR FFP IR MIL
Designed for precision long and mid-distance shooting with illuminated center cross and 0.5 mil hash mark increments , APMR FFP IR MIL reticle can help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions and leads for a moving target.
Application: Precision Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
ATMR FFP IR MOA
It has a large illuminated center and 2 moa hash mark increments, which help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions. The illuminated reticle provides excellent low light visibility and accurate elevation holdovers all the way up to 40 moa with 2 moa markings incremental.
Application: Precision Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
APMR FFP IR MIL
Designed for precision long and mid-distance shooting with illuminated center cross and 0.5 mil hash mark increments , APMR FFP IR MIL reticle can help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions and leads for a moving target.
Application: Precision Mid Range Shooting for both Tactical and Hunting
8- 34 x 56 FFP 1 – 4 x 24 FFP 6 – 24 x 50 FFP 10 – 40 x 56 SFP
Power x Objective lens 8- 34 x 56 FFP 1 – 4 x 24 FFP 6 – 24 x 50 FFP 10 – 40 x 56 SFP
Turret Style Exposed Exposed Exposed Exposed
Tube Size 30mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm
Eye Relief 3.3” 3.5″ 3.3″ 3″
FOV @1000 Yards 12.5 – 3 ft 112 – 27 ft 16.7-4.5 ft 12.6 – 3.1 ft
Click Value 0.25 MOA 0.5 MOA 0.25 MOA 0.125 MOA
Reticle ATMP FFP IR MOA / APMR FFP IR MIL AHSR14 FFP IR MOA / AHSR14 FFP IR MIL ATMP FFP IR MOA / APMR FFP IR MIL BLR SFP MOA
About the Athlon Optics Brand
Athlon Optics is a premium manufacturer for rifle scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other add-ons used for guns like rifles and long guns. They design and build their mounts, scopes, and related products by making the most of materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the Athlon Optics , Argos BTR , Riflescope , 8-34 x 56 First Focal Plane (FFP) 30 mm Tube, Illuminated APMR MIL Reticle , by Athlon Optics. For additional shooting items, visit their site.
What You Need to Know About Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes allow you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target over a distance. They do this through zoom by using a series of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adapted to take into account varied environmental considerations like wind speed and elevation increases to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand exactly where the bullet will land based upon the sight picture you are seeing using the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Most contemporary rifle scopes and optics have around eleven parts which are arranged internally and on the exterior of the optic. These scope parts include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, elevation turrets, focus rings, and other elements. See all eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Glass Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. The sort of focal plane an optic has determines where the reticle or crosshair lies in regard to the scopes magnification. It actually means the reticle is behind or in front of the magnification lens of the scope. Looking for the very best kind of rifle glass is based on what sort of shooting you plan on undertaking.
First Focal Plane Glass Facts
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the magnification lens. These kinds of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where estimations are minor
- Experienced shooters who know their target “hold over” and “lead” ratios for their long guns
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is bigger and occupies more visual sight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Optic Details
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle behind the magnification lens. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement.
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots occur within much shorter ranges and proximities
- Shooters who select a clearer optic sight picture with less space used up by the larger size FFP reticle
Rifle Glass Magnification
The amount of magnification a scope provides is identified by the size, density, 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 implies the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this type of scope can not fluctuate given that it is a fixed power scope.
About Variable Power Lens Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power change is accomplished by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Power Levels and Range Correlations
Here are some advised scope power settings and the distances where they could be effectively used. Keep in mind that high magnification scopes will not be as efficient as lower powered optics because too much magnification can be a negative thing in certain situations. The same concept applies to longer ranges where the shooter needs increased power to see where to best aim the rifle.
Scope Lens Finishing
All contemporary rifle optic and scope lenses are covered. Lens coating can be a crucial aspect of a shooting system when looking at high end rifle optics and scope equipment.
HD Versus ED Scope Lens Coatings
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings which use various methods, components, polarizations, and chemicals to draw out various colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope makers use “HD” to refer to “ED” to signify the lens has extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Scope Lens Coating Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can likewise have different finishings applied to them. All lenses generally have at least some type of treatment or covering used to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
Single coated lenses have a treatment applied to them which is usually a protective and boosting multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can safeguard 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 covered lens depends on the scope company and just how much you paid for it. Both the manufacturer and amount are indications of the lens quality.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” coated. This suggests the lens has had numerous treatments applied to them. If a lens gets numerous treatments, it can prove that a producer is taking multiple steps to fight various natural elements like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion covering, followed by a hydrophilic coating. This additionally does not necessarily mean the multi-coated lens will perform better than a single covered lens. Being “much better” hinges on the maker’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of materials used in creating the rifle glass.
Anti-water Finishing for Scopes
Water on a scope lens does not improve keeping a clear sight picture through a scope in any way. Numerous top of the line or high-end scope producers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finish. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a fine example of this kind of treatment. It provides protection for the exterior of the Steiner scope lens so the water molecules can not bind to it or create surface tension. The outcome is that the water beads move off of the scope to preserve a clear, water free sight picture.
Choices for Mounting Optics on Long Guns
Mounting approaches for scopes come in a couple of choices. There are the standard scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also normally come in quick release versions which use manual levers which allow rifle shooters to quickly install and dismount the scope.
Rifle Optic Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Standard, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop design Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use two different rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which is created for long range accuracy shooting. This type of scope mount is great for rifles which require a resilient, sound mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes.
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Glass Ring Mounts
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly attach and remove a scope from a rifle. If they all use a similar design mount, several scopes can often be swapped out. The quick detach design is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect securely to a flat top design Picatinny rail. This permits the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted while keeping the original sighting settings. These kinds of mounts are useful and beneficial for shooting platforms which are transferred a lot, to take off the glass from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are utilized between a number of rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by Vortex Optics. It usually costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Glass Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle optic can mess up a day on the range and your costly optic by triggering fogging and producing residue within the scope’s tube. Many optics protect against wetness from going into the optical tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof. Typically, these water resistant optics can be submerged within 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be ample wetness avoidance for common use rifles for hunting and sporting purposes, unless you plan on taking your rifle boating and are worried about the optic still functioning if it goes over the side and you can still rescue the rifle.
Info Around Glass Tube Gas Purging
Another component of avoiding the accumulation of moisture within the rifle optic’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this space is already occupied by the gas, the glass is less affected by temperature level shifts and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which might potentially enable water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to look for.
