Athlon Optics Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 1-10×24 ATMR3 FFP IR MIL

Shooters who run carbines from CQB distances out to 500 yards — in competition, duty, or home defense — face a persistent trade-off: standard 1-6x LPVOs lack the reach, while higher-magnification scopes lose the true-1x speed. The Athlon Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 1-10x24 bridges that gap with a 1-10x FFP design and UHD extra-low-dispersion glass that maintains clarity across the entire magnification range.

Key Features

• UHD extra-low dispersion glass delivers sharp, color-true images with minimal chromatic aberration across the entire magnification range — a meaningful upgrade over standard ED glass in this price class
• First focal plane ATMR3 MIL reticle with illuminated center horseshoe scales with magnification, keeping BDC holdovers and wind references accurate at every power setting without guesswork
• Locking turrets with precision zero stop — pull to dial, push to lock. The zero stop returns you to your exact zero every time, and the lock prevents bumped turrets from ruining your settings in the field
• 0.1 MIL clicks with 29 MIL total elevation and 25 MIL windage — enough adjustment range for serious mid-range work, with tracking that holds up under repeated box tests
• 34mm one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube, argon-purged and sealed — waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof for field use in any conditions
• Gen2 mechanical upgrades — redesigned lower-profile locking turrets, included throw lever, and thread-in machined aluminum lens caps address the most common requests from Gen1 owners

Ideal For

DMR and designated marksman builds — the 1-10x range is purpose-built for AR-10 and bolt-action DMR platforms where you need close-quarters capability and mid-range precision in the same optic. The ATMR3 BDC eliminates turret dialing for common engagement distances.

3-Gun and tactical competition shooters who need fast transitions between close and mid-range stages. The wide 117.3 ft field of view at 1x keeps you oriented in close quarters, while 10x gives you the precision edge at distance.

Budget-conscious tactical shooters looking for 1-10x FFP capability with locking turrets and a zero stop. The Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 runs capped turrets and the EOTECH Vudu 1-10x28 locks elevation only, with no zero stop on either, so the ETR GEN2 delivers that combination at a meaningfully lower price point, trading some weight savings and optical refinement for substantial cost savings.

Law enforcement and patrol rifle operators — the Gen2's mechanical improvements (lower-profile locking turrets, included throw lever and machined aluminum caps) directly address the most common feedback from Gen1 duty use.