Athlon Helos BTR
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Sightmark Citadel
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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
Brand | Color | Style | Sport | Item Weight | Material | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | Athlon | Black | AHMR2 IR MIL | Hunting | 25.4 Ounces | Aluminum |
Sightmark Citadel | Sightmark | Black | 3-18x50 LR2 | Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft | 26.1 Ounces | Aluminum |
Magnification & Range
Magnification | Parallax Setting | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | 2-12x | 100 yards |
Sightmark Citadel | 3-18x | 25 yards to infinity |
Performance Insights
Eye Relief | Zoom Ratio | FOV | Night Vision | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | 3.5 inches | 6:1 | 16.0 - 3.3 degrees | No |
Sightmark Citadel | 3 Inches | 6:1 | 6.5° - 1.1° | No |
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Diameter & Tube Size
Tube Size | Tube Diameter | Objective Diameter | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | 30mm | 30mm | 42mm |
Sightmark Citadel | 30mm | 30mm | 50mm |
Compatibility
Compatible Devices | Mounting Type | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | Rifle | Picatinny Mount or Weaver Mount |
Sightmark Citadel | Rifle | Picatinny Mount |
Additional Features
Reticle | Max Elevation Adjustment | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | Ffp Ir Mil | 30 MOA |
Sightmark Citadel | Mil-Dot | 60 MOA |
Built for Tough Conditions
Waterproof | Fogproof | Shockproof | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sightmark Citadel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories & Warranty
Includes | Warranty | |
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Athlon Helos BTR | Athlon Optics 214105: Helos Btr Gen2 2-12X42 Riflescope Ahmr2 Ffp Ir Mil Reticl | Limited lifetime warranty |
Sightmark Citadel | Sunshade, Throw lever, Lens caps, Battery, Manual | Limited Lifetime Warranty |