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Q&A for Athlon Optics 8-34 x 56 mm Rifle Scope 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) — 8 Questions & 12 Answers

Name Athlon Optics 8-34 x 56 mm Rifle Scope 30 mm First Focal Plane (FFP) (4.6)
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Cam, guest, from SC, United States, asked on April 04, 2018

Is there a sun shade available for this scope?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 12, 2018

Athlon does not list a sunshade as compatible with this Helos BTR model.

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COgunLVR, guest, from CO, United States, asked on May 26, 2018

Is the turrets in mil or moa? If I buy the mrad will the turrets be in mil or moa? And vice versa?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 12, 2019

The turrets will always match the reticle, so the MOA reticle will have MOA turret adjustments, and the MIL reticle will have MIL turret adjustments.

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Laurie, guest, from MN, United States, asked on November 28, 2017

In your specifications why don't you specify - What does APLR2 mean? What is a Direct Dial - Why do expect me to know what these terms mean? I get FFP

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Answered by Mark H., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 19, 2017

Sincere apologies, it's hard to keep up with every manufacturer's marketing acronyms and cryptic names for standard feature descriptions.

"APLR" stands for Athlon Precision Long Range Reticle. The APLR2 reticle will be the updated Athlon Precision Long Range Reticle.

"Direct Dial" is Athlon's marketing-speak for adjustable parallax.

Mark H.

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Rusty, member, from KY, United States, asked on November 21, 2020

What height rings do you recommend for this scope ? The 8-34x56 model mounted on a Remington 700 action with a bull barrel. Thanks

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 06, 2021

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com

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OwlEyes, guest, from CA, United States, asked on February 02, 2020

What is the eye relief ?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 11, 2020

Eye Relief - 3.3 inches

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Robert, guest, from MO, United States, asked on December 30, 2019

What is the MOA elevation and wind age adjustment range?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 11, 2020

MPN:214111
Adjustment range per rotation 15MOA
Total Elevation Adjustment 45MOA
Total Windage Adjustment 45MOA

MPN:214112
Adjustment range per rotation 6 MIL
Total Elevation Adjustment 13 MIL
Total Windage Adjustment 13 MIL

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Peter John, member, from NV, United States, asked on February 18, 2019

Does this scope come with a zero stop

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 13, 2019

No, this Athlon scope does not come with zero stop turrets. It comes with standard locking turrets.

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Thunda Down Under, guest, from Queensland, Australia, asked on December 02, 2017

Hi.... I notice you don't list the Helos range of scopes ..... is this "Direct Dial" the re-named successor ? Does it still have the locking turret?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 20, 2017

This scope is part of the Helos line, it is a Helos BTR model.

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