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Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6 24×50 Review

Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6 24x50 Review

This is a comprehensive Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6 24×50 Review that covers the pros, cons of Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 6-24X50 scope.

The Athlon Argos BTR GEN2 6 24X50 riflescope is ideal for anyone just getting started in the PRS or looking to start. It comes loaded with features usually found in high-end riflescopes, including a 4x magnification making it versatile in multiple shooting disciplines.

The Argos BTR GEN2 scope also features Precision Ture Zero Stop and advanced fully-multi coated optics that provide a crystal clear bright image in low-light environments. It has the Athlon exclusive XPL coating to protect the lenses from dirt, grease, and harsh weather conditions.

Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6 24×50 Review

The scope features an aircraft-grade aluminum tube that helps protect these world-class optics no matter what punishment you throw at it. The APLR2 FFP IR MOA reticle has a large illuminated center with 1 MOA hash mark increments and drop lines in 5 moa increment on vertical direction down to 40 MOA. These help you quickly lock in your target and set holdover positions.

The illuminated portion has a 2 moa span center cross with an illuminated cross line extending to 40 moa in both vertical and horizontal directions. The unique design of having droplines going down to 40 moa with 5 moa between each drop line and 1 moa hash marks in between provides excellent holdover positions for long precision shooting.

Features

The scope is made with fully multicoated optics that reduce reflected light and increase light transmission to provide a brighter image than normal single coated lenses

It had XPL Coating to provide extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches

The scope is Argon purged using the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to prevent any moisture from getting inside the tube for you better waterproofing and thermal stability

The 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.

The riflescope comes with an instruction manual for easy set up and use

Pros

  • It is made of durable materials for a long time of performance
  • Affordable
  • It is waterproof to protect the interior in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally dropped in water

Cons

  • A smaller field of view compared to larger scopes
  • A bit heavy

 

 

Conclusion

This Athlon riflescope provides the best performance any shooter demands with a 0. 25 MOA click value, 60 MOA total adjustment, and 10 yards to infinity parallax adjustment. It features a first focal plane reticle that stays valid at all power settings. This allows you to fully utilize the specially designed reticle that shrinks or grows along with your target as you zoom in or out.

In addition, the scope has fully multicoated optics that reduce reflected light preventing glare with increased light transmission for a brighter image than normal single coated lenses. The included 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.