Athlon Ares etr gen2 15x60

[RED DIRT]

Like everyone else out there I’m looking for a scope that performs like a March HM, NF Comp, Kahles, SVSS ED etc without the $2000 -$3500 price tag.

Well, good luck with that.

 

[ogre1911]

Well, good luck with that.

Yeah…….hasn’t worked out yet.

 

[ogre1911]

Final review on this thing is I sold it.

 

[Raydee]

Final review on this thing is I sold it.

Didn't like it?

 

[ogre1911]

It's 115-120 here this time of year. I MUST shoot when it's just light enough to see. Scope is too dark at ANY power unless sun is out and on target, then it is definitely worth the $$$$.

I'm sure it works for anybody that doesn't live in SW AZ and owns my eyes.

 

[TommyD11730]

Just my 2 cents... probably worth what you paid for it.

I have had both generations of the Ares scope. Returned Gen 1 when I found myself having to adjust the extremely sensitive paralax after every shot. Further @ 200Y I was nearly out of paralax adjustment.

Gen 2 still has the sensitive Paralax. I use the giant wheel to try and help, and it does. I don't find myself having to adjust it all the time, so I guess my Gen 1 was defective.

I dont think they changed the glass as I find Gen 2 no better or worse clarity wise then Gen 1. They did change the turrets so my 3D printed mini paralax knob I used on Gen 1 is useless.
As noted I agree the scope definitely struggles some for me late in the day when the shadows get long.

All in all for about a grand I think it's a good deal/scope. I favor a fine rectile so this fits the bill. If a couple / three grand fell in my hand I might replace it. However I don't see that happening any time soon.

P.S. Just to be clear, when my Gen 1 went back to Athlon for service, they replaced it with a Gen 2.
Can't ask for better customer service. Turn around was only a couple of weeks.

 

[TommyD11730]

OH! Something I forgot to mention. The eye box is tight on this model. I know, everyone says that these days on these Chinese scopes. On this model I have it set as far back on the rings and rail as it can go.

 

[TommyD11730]

So... just thinking aloud here. Im pondering selling my Gen II. So I would be in the market for a 200Y scope for my Bench gun (30BR). 2K is the absolute limit to my budget. The March High Master Straight 48 x 52 has caught my eye.
At nearly double the cost of the Athlon will it cut Mirage and be brighter?
Always open to suggestions.

Thanks!

 

[Raptor]

You're welcome. I would have kept the scope, but the floating dot just didn't work for me. the S6 I am using I like better.

Lee

I actually love the floating dot!! Esp. for shooting groups at pasters. I think the dot actually tightened up my groups...

 

[Gabe22BR]

So... just thinking aloud here. Im pondering selling my Gen II. So I would be in the market for a 200Y scope for my Bench gun (30BR). 2K is the absolute limit to my budget. The March High Master Straight 48 x 52 has caught my eye.
At nearly double the cost of the Athlon will it cut Mirage and be brighter?
Always open to suggestions.

Thanks!

I’d like to try it, before committing to one-

My 10-40 recital matches up w/ my ballistics on my rifle right now..