Ok, I had a Ares BTR 4.5-27x50 for my Grendel. Liked the scope but the damn tight eyebox past 15X annoyed me so much I sold the scope. Now wishing a bit different.....Anyway, for those of you that have the 2.5-15x50 or have used the 2.5-15x50 how is the eyebox after 10x? Is it the same as the 4.5-27x50 or is it more generous?
Rifle Scopes Athlon Ares 2.5-15x50 question
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How is the glass compared to other similarly priced optics? I have really been eyeing the Ares for a 300wm...might not work well with short eye relief lol
Oh gotcha, I misunderstood that part, I suffer from the dumb on occasion. I've heard the original turrets were pretty mushy, how were yours?
You wouldn't have any experience with the cronus btr line would you? Wondering if the glass is a noticeable improvement on the Ares.
I think your best bet is to upgrade. Might have to ascend to the + $1000 range or go used.
Yeah, the Cronus is a few steps up from the Ares, especially glass.
Yeah, the Cronus is a few steps up from the Ares, especially glass.
This thread kinda took a different turn.
I am looking to find out if the 2.5-15x50 Ares BTR has a tight eye box at higher magnification. Meaning, is it hard to get on target quickly above 10x. The 4.5-27x50 is difficult to get on target easily because of the tight eye box above 15x....
I am looking to find out if the 2.5-15x50 Ares BTR has a tight eye box at higher magnification. Meaning, is it hard to get on target quickly above 10x. The 4.5-27x50 is difficult to get on target easily because of the tight eye box above 15x....
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I couldn't tell any difference between the 2.5-15 or 4.5-27 Ares as far as eyebox. Neither were bad to me. That's why I suggested looking at a different and more expensive line of scopes.
The gun I had the 4.5-27 on doesn't justify any higher end glass. The Ares price point was about all I wanted invested in the glass. Should have kept the scope as it was fine to 15x but I could not get on the reticle/target quickly above that. If the 2.5-15 is the same for you then I suspect the eyebox is just as bad as the 4.5-27 at some power level to me.
I have the 4.5-27 and I don’t find the eye box to be tight either. I actually feel it’s really easy to shoot from barricades and other positions. What kind of buttstock do you have? Does it adjust for cheek weld?
Try setting up the rifle with the scope magnification cranked up? That made it easier when dealing with the eyebox issues I have with my Athlons.
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