Athlon Helos BTR

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Sightmark Citadel

Athlon Helos BTR

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Sightmark Citadel

Athlon Helos BTR

The Athlon AHMR2 IR MIL scope has garnered attention for its exceptional value and performance in the competitive optics market. With a versatile 2-12x magnification range, it caters to various shooting styles, making it suitable for everything from close-range target practice to longer-distance engagements. Users consistently highlight the clarity of the glass, which rivals higher-priced alternatives, ensuring a bright and detailed sight picture. The illuminated reticle enhances visibility in challenging light conditions, allowing shooters to maintain accuracy during dusk or dawn. Its fully multi-coated optics significantly reduce glare and improve light transmission, resulting in a brighter image.

Sightmark Citadel

The Sightmark Citadel is built for precision, offering a first focal plane reticle that adjusts with magnification to maintain consistent subtensions for accurate ranging at any level. This feature is ideal for long-range shooting, making range estimation simple and reliable. One of the key advantages of the Citadel is its red illuminated reticle, which enhances target visibility in low light, ensuring you don’t miss your shot in challenging conditions. I found the exposed, low-profile locking turrets to be incredibly user-friendly, providing quick adjustments when needed while the locking mechanism ensures accuracy even under stress. The 30mm single-piece tube, made from aircraft-grade aluminum, gives the scope exceptional durability, withstanding recoil and ensuring precise alignment over time. Finally, the fully multi-coated optics provide superb image quality, maximizing light transmission and delivering bright, accurate visuals.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Helos BTRAthlonBlackAHMR2 IR MILHunting25.4 OuncesAluminum
Sightmark CitadelSightmarkBlack3-18x50 LR2Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft26.1 OuncesAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Helos BTR2-12x100 yards
Sightmark Citadel3-18x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Helos BTR3.5 inches6:116.0 - 3.3 degreesNo
Sightmark Citadel‎3 Inches6:16.5° - 1.1°No

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Helos BTR30mm30mm42mm
Sightmark Citadel30mm30mm50mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Helos BTRRifle‎Picatinny Mount or Weaver Mount
Sightmark CitadelRifle‎Picatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Helos BTRFfp Ir Mil30 MOA
Sightmark Citadel Mil-Dot 60 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Helos BTRYesYesYes
Sightmark CitadelYesYesYes

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