The Athlon Ares ETR Gen2 UHD 15-60×56 SFP riflescope with the ABLR3 IR MOA reticle (Athlon part no. 212117J) is built for shooters who stretch targets out to extreme distance. UHD extra-low-dispersion glass and a 56 mm objective keep the image sharp across a 15-60x power range, the kind of magnification that reads mirage and lets you spot your own impacts. The etched glass reticle is illuminated, and a precision zero stop with a locking windage turret makes it easy to dial and return to zero. Everything sits in a one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube that is argon purged and sealed against water and fog. It is a serious optic for benchrest, long-range target and varmint work from Athlon.

Key Specifications

• Magnification is 15-60x, a high-power range suited to reading mirage and spotting bullet impacts at long distance.
• The objective lens is 56 mm, which gathers the light needed to keep the image bright at the top of the power range.
• The main tube is 30 mm and one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum, so it takes 30 mm rings and holds up to recoil.
• The reticle is the ABLR3 etched glass design in the second focal plane, illuminated and marked in MOA for holdovers and wind.
• Each click moves the point of impact 0.125 MOA, a fine increment that supports precise zeroing at distance.
• Parallax is adjusted with a side focus knob from 10 yards to infinity, so the target and reticle stay sharp together.
• The scope weighs 38.4 ounces, a substantial figure that reflects the large objective and heavy-duty tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ABLR3 reticle illuminated? Yes. Athlon lists the Ares ETR Gen2 15-60×56 with an illuminated, etched glass reticle, which keeps the aiming point visible against dark backgrounds.

Does this scope have a zero stop? Yes. Athlon builds in its Precision Zero Stop system, which lets you return to your initial zero with a sharp, positive stop, and the windage turret locks to prevent inadvertent changes.

What size rings does it need? The main tube is 30 mm, so you need 30 mm rings sized for a 56 mm objective.

Buy the Athlon Ares ETR Gen2 UHD 15-60×56 SFP Riflescope, ABLR3 IR MOA

Extreme-range shooting rewards an optic that stays clear at full power and returns to zero every time, and this Ares ETR Gen2 is aimed squarely at that job. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and look through more riflescopes while you are here.