Did you cerakote your MPA chassis to match the color of the scope? If so, do you know the color reference number? It looks really good. Thanks.
Rifle Scopes Athlon Ares ETR
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Did you cerakote your MPA chassis to match the color of the scope? If so, do you know the color reference number? It looks really good. Thanks.
I dont think either comes with a sun shade. I may be wrong. From what I read you have to buy one separately
Yep. Did this weekend. This is my first higher end scope so I am not great on comparisons.
Clicks are great and marking line up well. Was able to mil range steel out to 350yards easily with the 30x zoom. Illumination is not day bright. On high setting I could see it on the black rubber back drop but not on top of the white paper target. I really like the center dot but that is just me.
Eye box is tight at 30x. Glass appears very clear to me (see above) I might be totally wrong.
MK level and throw lever (Ares) are great!
Cell pics below: target at 100yards. Pics through scope are 4.5x and 30x. Hard to get with cell phone
Clicks are great and marking line up well. Was able to mil range steel out to 350yards easily with the 30x zoom. Illumination is not day bright. On high setting I could see it on the black rubber back drop but not on top of the white paper target. I really like the center dot but that is just me.
Eye box is tight at 30x. Glass appears very clear to me (see above) I might be totally wrong.
MK level and throw lever (Ares) are great!
Cell pics below: target at 100yards. Pics through scope are 4.5x and 30x. Hard to get with cell phone
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I just got the Cronus BTR last week. Very very happy with it for the price point. Im still waiting for my Ares ETR to show up so I cant give a comparison to the Cronus BTR yet but will as soon as it arrives. Hoping any day now.
Looking forward to reading about your comparison between these two scopes.
Y’all are killing me. Waiting..........
Well, another week+ just ticked by. I guess the good news is that Athlon must be 1 week closer to shipping, right?
According to Athlon EVERY preorder will be shipped in the next 2 weeks. They have a huge order arriving that just needs to go through QC then they will be shipped.
Hopefully in 2 weeks time everyone has there glass
Hopefully in 2 weeks time everyone has there glass
Week two and approx. 150 rounds down range with the ETR and I can say so far so good with consistency, tracking, reliability and clarity. The center dot is great for very precise placement of the reticle. Edge to edge it’s great.
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Not sure what distance he is shooting at but that is 30x Mag
Y’all are mean, mean I tell ya! Post pictures like that knowing that we can’t have any. Kind of like the boys at Maggie’s posting topless pics knowing that we can’t touch.
I put my brown ETR on a jelrod-converted 40XB 22RF repeater when I first got it. I'm thinking you can get a good read on the actual color of the 'brown' anodizing relative to the red/white/blue of the afghan in this photo. The stock is a Manners T4A with painted woodland camo, and the CeraKote on the bbl'd action is a mix of McM OD & McM tan. I moved the ETR to a custom M700 in 7-08 Improved 30* to get in some shooting at 600yds with it - regardless of which rifle it's on, I need to get those TPS TSR rings painted with burnt bronze .... won't know how close the color match will be until I try it.
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At this point the wait is what it is I’ve already missed the match I hoped to have it for I just hope I like the reticle as much as I think , that the glass is close enough to my cronus in quality , and the turrets feel like the ones I have seen and another etr will probably replace the Cronus we shall see
We have just received a batch load inventory of Ares ETR and should be able to clear all the backorders except the Ares ETR black MOA version that has limited supply this time. We have started shipping scopes out to dealers starting from today so please contact your dealers for your scope delivery ASAP. We should have enough inventory for the black MOA version for everyone by first week of Oct. Appreciate your patience!
Looking forward to the in depth reviews. I have a BTR on a 300 WM that has tracked well out to 1500 yards, blurry around the edges at maximum /near max magnification. I am considering one of these new scopes for a 338 Lapua ELR rig... thoughts?
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I’m planning on a side by side review and comparison with a Nikon FX1000 if I can ever get the ETR.
B6graham is correct, torque values are dependent on the rings used (it actually has to do with the threads of the screw). One purpose of the torque spec is to keep the threads in a tensile state to retain that "lock washer" effect. Once they are over torqued to a plastic state, screws are more susceptible to backing out. Of course, excessive force can damage a scope. Most rings will specify a value between 15 in/lbs. and 22 in/lbs. Check with Sphur and see what they recommend.
reviews take time. months. otherwise they aren't fair to anyone. people need actual range time with it. tracking tests. hard use. then they can review it.
Bingo! I think Frank said his reviews take some 90 + days.
Sounds like things are moving! Several dealers I follow on Facebook are getting large shipments (with picture proof). My own dealer just shipped out my ETR.
I just received my shipping email from Camera Land with tracking 30sec ago. Its on the way!
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Just got two shipping notifications from @gr8fuldoug so mine are on the way as well. Hopefully they will be shipping from Athlon direct so I'll get them tomorrow and be able to shoot one this Sunday.
That's who I'm goin thru also, havent heard anything yet. Fingers crossed!
Come on Cammeraland get the rest of those preorders out still waiting for tracking info but I am probably the last preorder ordered late
There's a black one in the Exchange.
Which size Virtex Defender didnyou get for the front and back lenses? Thanks.
ViP, I am sure they are the same as fits the same sized objective and eyepiece on the Cronus.
That would be the O-56 objective and the E-10 eyepiece.
That would be the O-56 objective and the E-10 eyepiece.
Got them. Thanks.
Start your own company then.
Just got mine A brown one this last week. I'm mounting it on my Vudoo 22RF. The knobs have quite a nice positive click that is both audible and tactile feel to them during adjustment. Glass is exceptionally clear. Just ordered some Vortex matched set rings and should be ready for the range.
I ordered mine last Friday and got it in the mail today. Any of you want great service and fast shipping. give A & J Sporting a try. First time using them and they took care of me, Definitely will buy from them again. I'll be mounting my Ares on a Ruger RPR.
I got mine in the mail today and mounted it on my MEGA LR-308 test rifle with Rainier's new 22" Ultramatch MOD2 6.5cm in Seekins PMR 34mm 1.26" rings, MKM Billet throw lever and billet level. Just waiting on JP's MK III hanguard 15" ARCA attachment to shoot it. I looked through it today and I am very impressed with this new optic. Glass is better than my Gen1 Razor HD for sure, LOVE LOVE LOVE the reticle, and the turrets are crisp and very audible. Cant wait to get this thing on the range.
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That’s a nice looking rig. If it shoots as good as it looks you will have a winner!
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