Elevate your hunting precision with the Athlon Ares HLR 2.5-15×42 30mm SFP IR APRS-H2 MIL rifle scope, a lightweight powerhouse designed for the discerning hunter who demands versatility without sacrificing durability. Whether you’re tracking game at close quarters or stretching out to longer ranges, this scope’s wide magnification range and illuminated MIL reticle deliver clear, accurate targeting in any lighting condition, ensuring you never miss the shot that counts.
Key Features
- Illuminated Etched Glass Reticle: The APRS-H2 MIL reticle in the second focal plane provides quick holdover references for windage and elevation, with adjustable illumination for low-light performance, helping you acquire targets faster during dawn or dusk hunts.
- Advanced Multi-Coated Lenses: Fully multi-coated optics ensure superior light transmission, delivering bright, true-color images that reduce eye strain and enhance detail recognition in varied terrains.
- Rugged Construction: Built from one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum, this scope is argon-purged for fog-proof reliability, fully waterproof for all-weather use, and shockproof to withstand the rigors of the field.
- Generous Eye Relief: At 3.97 inches, it offers comfortable viewing without compromising on field of view, ideal for quick target acquisition on moving game.
Technical Specifications
- Magnification Range: 2.5-15x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 42mm
- Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Eye Relief: 3.97 inches
- Field of View @ 100 Yards: 40.9 ft (low) to 6.9 ft (high)
- Parallax Adjustment: 10 yards to infinity
- Click Value: 0.1 MIL
- Length: 13.8 inches
- Weight: 18.9 oz
Why Choose the Athlon Ares HLR?
This scope addresses common hunter challenges like bulkiness and poor low-light visibility by combining a featherlight 18.9 oz design with high-clarity glass and an intuitive illuminated reticle. Perfect for big game pursuits such as elk hunting, it provides the precision needed for ethical shots at varying distances, while its second focal plane configuration keeps the reticle uncluttered at higher magnifications. Hunters appreciate its balance of performance and portability, making long treks more enjoyable without compromising on accuracy.
Ready to enhance your next hunt? The Athlon Ares HLR 2.5-15×42 is engineered to deliver reliable, field-tested optics that turn challenging conditions into confident successes. Invest in the clarity and control your pursuits deserve today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of reticle does this scope use?
The APRS-H2 MIL reticle is an illuminated, etched glass design in the second focal plane, offering MIL-based holdovers for precise ranging and adjustments without magnification changes affecting the reticle scale.
Is this scope suitable for low-light hunting?
Yes, the fully multi-coated lenses and adjustable illumination on the reticle provide excellent brightness and contrast in low-light scenarios, making it ideal for early morning or late evening hunts.
What is the warranty coverage?
Athlon Optics backs the Ares HLR with their lifetime warranty, ensuring peace of mind against defects in materials and workmanship for the original owner.


