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Q&A for Athlon Optics 4.5-27 x 50 mm Rifle Scope 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) — 10 Questions & 11 Answers

Name Athlon Optics 4.5-27 x 50 mm Rifle Scope 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) (4.4)
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Patrick, guest, from NY, United States, asked on March 21, 2019

is this the model with the updated turrets?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 30, 2019

These are the most up to date model.

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doc, guest, from TX, United States, asked on May 03, 2018

Is the reticle FFP?

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Answered by CarolinaWolverine, guest, from SC, United States, on May 28, 2018

Yes,it is FFP

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PM in UT, member, from UT, United States, asked on August 01, 2018

What flip up scope covers fit the Ares BTR 4.5-27x50

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 08, 2018

You would need this objective cap: https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-flip-open-scope-covers.html?_iv_size=40 and this eyepiece cap: https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-eyepiece-flip-open-scope-covers.html?_iv_size=20

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Pat, guest, from HI, United States, asked on May 25, 2018

Any Athlon sunshade fits this particular scope?

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Answered by Corey K., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 20, 2018

You will need this particular Sunshade for the BTR: https://www.opticsplanet.com/athlon-optics-midas-btr-50mm-riflescope-sunshade.html

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SEL720, member, from TX, United States, asked on May 19, 2018

Is this a 34mm tube or 30mm? Athlons website shows 34mm

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Answered by Blairh, member, from TX, United States, on May 29, 2018

The Ares line is 30mm. The Cronus line is 34mm.

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Moe, guest, from WI, United States, asked on May 16, 2018

How much internal adjustment does this optic have?

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Answered by Blairh, member, from TX, United States, on May 29, 2018

Ares BTR has 80 MOA elevation and windage.

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Joe, guest, from SD, United States, asked on April 17, 2018

Is this an illuminated reticle? Don’t see anything in the description.

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 15, 2018

Yes, the reticle is illuminated.

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 08, 2018

MOA windage holdovers are not illuminated, they are illuminated on the MIL model.

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Vinsp, member, from TX, United States, asked on December 19, 2017

What height rings would I need for this scope on a Savage 10FCP-CR 308?

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 19, 2017

I recommend getting high height rings.

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