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Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 30 mm
w/ Free S&H — 3 models
I was using a 1-6 LPVO and wanted more magnification so i switched to this 2-12. Amazing glass and reticle. You can never go wrong with Athlon. The locking turrets are great and the zero stop works well too.
Unfortunately I drew the short stick in terms of quality control, while the optic looks very nice, the battery door was cross threaded from the factory and needed to be sent back to Athlon.
Compact & solid turrets. What more could you ask for? Some CA at 12x but not bad. No other scope in this price point can compare from my research. Illumination knob is stiff, but the buttery zoom dial makes up for it.
So the glass clarity falls off around 800 ish or if you have bad lighting but for the money it provides an excellent picture and usability for a 5.56 long range rifle. Struggles at the 1000 a bit but at that range it’s not generally the thing that ma...
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There are many things that I like about this scope.
1. Eye relief. Maybe I got lucky on my placement, but I can bring this scope up without a cheek weld and get on target with ease throughout the 2-12 range, no hunting required. It doesn't seem near...
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Product Info for Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane
Affordable, solid, and reliable are seldom associated with long range shooting and hunting. The Helos BTR GEN2 is the exception. Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses and XPL coatings balance out this optic for a wide variety of conditions. Cross-over features such as Locking turrets are not just for hunting, they instill confidence in mid to long range shooters as well. FFP, Fully Multi-coated Lenses, Direct Dial and Locking Elevation & Windage Turrets, Illuminated Reticle, 30mm Tube, Zero Stop
Specifications for Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane:
Manufacturer:
Athlon Optics
Objective Lens Diameter:
42 mm
Magnification:
2 - 12 x
Tube Diameter:
30 mm
Reticle Focal Plane:
First Focal Plane (FFP)
Exit Pupil:
3.5 mm
Illumination Color:
Red
Finish:
Matte
Field of View, Linear:
9.6 - 55.7 ft at 100 yds
Eye Relief:
3.6 in
Color:
Black
Weight:
25.4 oz
Length:
11.8 in
Parallax:
10 yds to infinity
Illumination Type:
LED
Battery Type:
CR2032
Fabric/Material:
6061 Aluminum
Lens Material:
Etched glass
Optical Coating:
Advanced Fully Multicoated
Weather Resistance:
Yes
Water Resistance Level:
Waterproof
Shockproof:
Yes
Fogproof:
Yes
Battery Quantity:
1
Magnification Type:
Variable
Attachment Type:
Riflescope Ring
Features of Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane
First Focal Plane
High Precision Erector System
Side Parallax Adjustment
30 mm Tubes
Illuminated Glass Reticles
Exposed Turrets
Waterproof
Argon Purged
Advanced fully multi-coated
XPL Coating
Locking Turrets
Precision Zero Stop
Package Contents:
Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane
Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane Orderable Models
List of Orderable Models
Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane, AHMR2 IR Mil Reticle, Black, 214105, MPN: 214105, UPC: 813869022225, Code: 28W-RS-ATH215-214105
Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane, AHMR2 IRMOA Reticle, Black, 214104, MPN: 214104, UPC: 813869021679, Code: 28W-RS-ATH215-214104
DEMO, Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm AHMR2 Rifle Scope, 30mm, First Focal Plane, IR Mil Reticle, Black, 214105, MPN: 214105-DEMO, Code: 28W-RS-ATH215-214105-DEMO
Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm 30mm Tube Rifle Scope, First Focal Plane Unavailable & Discontinued Models
List of Unorderable Models
DEMO, Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen II 2-12x42mm AHMR2 Rifle Scope, 30mm, First Focal Plane, IRMOA Reticle, Black, 214104, MPN: 214104-DEMO, Code: 28W-RS-ATH215-214104-DEMO
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