Benchrest and ELR competitors know that at 50x and above, every flaw in the glass shows — mirage distortion, chromatic fringing, and focus softness all become visible artifacts that cost you scoring rings. The Athlon Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 15-60x56 delivers 60x magnification and 1/8 MOA click adjustments through UHD glass purpose-built for reading conditions and placing shots at extreme distance.

Key Features

• UHD extra-low dispersion glass produces sharp, color-true images that reviewers describe as comparable to optics costing twice as much — usable clarity all the way to 60x in good lighting conditions
• 1/8 MOA (0.125 MOA) click adjustments give you the fine-grained precision benchrest and F-Class shooters demand — clicks are loud, distinct, and free of slop or lash
• 56 MOA total elevation and windage adjustment in a 30mm tube, with 10 MOA per revolution for predictable dial-up at distance
• Precision zero stop with locking turrets — pull to dial, push to lock. The zero stop returns you to your exact zero with a hard, repeatable stop, and the locking windage turret prevents accidental shifts during transport or between relays
• Second focal plane ABLR3 MOA reticle with illuminated center dot — hash marks every 2 MOA with 0.5 MOA marking increments, optimized at 40x. The 0.09 MOA floating center dot provides a precise aiming point without obscuring tiny targets
• Side-focus parallax adjustment from 10 yards to infinity accommodates everything from close-range rimfire benchrest to 1,000+ yard F-Class and ELR stages
• 30mm one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube, argon-purged and sealed — waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof
• Gen2 upgrades include redesigned turrets with improved tactile feedback, included 3" sunshade, large parallax side wheel, and machined metal screw-in flip-up lens caps

Ideal For

Benchrest shooters — the 1/8 MOA clicks and 60x magnification are exactly what you need to read conditions, spot groups, and make the precise corrections that separate winning aggregates from the pack. The SFP reticle keeps subtensions consistent at your preferred 40x setting, and the illuminated center dot disappears into the target face without covering bullet holes.

F-Class Open competitors — 56 MOA of total elevation gets you on paper at 1,000 yards without a canted rail, and the locking turrets ensure your settings survive relay changes and wind flag adjustments. The 56mm objective pulls in light during early-morning and late-afternoon stages when shadows creep onto the target line.

ELR and extreme distance shooters — when you need every bit of resolution at a mile or beyond, 60x and UHD glass give you the ability to see splash, read mirage direction, and make confident follow-up corrections. The 10-yard minimum parallax also makes this scope pull double duty on rimfire benchrest setups.

Budget-conscious competition shooters who want 60x magnification, 1/8 MOA clicks, and a zero stop without spending $2,000+ — the Ares ETR GEN2 delivers the core feature set of the Nightforce Competition and Vortex Golden Eagle at a meaningfully lower price point, with the trade-off being additional weight and slightly reduced light transmission at maximum magnification.