Competing in PRS or NRL matches at distances past 1,000 yards demands an optic with massive elevation travel, repeatable tracking, and glass clear enough to spot trace and call corrections in real time. The Athlon Ares ETR GEN2 UHD 4.5-30x56 puts a 34mm tube with UHD glass and generous elevation travel into a package that competes with optics costing significantly more.

Key Features

• UHD extra-low dispersion glass produces sharp, color-true images with minimal chromatic aberration even at 30x — reviewers compare clarity favorably to optics costing twice as much
• 110 MOA total elevation and windage adjustment lets you dial confidently to extreme distances without relying on a canted rail, with 0.25 MOA clicks that are exceptionally tactile and distinct
• Precision zero stop returns to your exact zero with a hard, repeatable stop — easy to set with just a coin, no special tools needed
• Locking windage turret prevents accidental bumps from shifting your windage setting in the field or during transport — a feature typically found on much pricier scopes
• First focal plane APLR12 MOA reticle with illuminated center provides accurate holdovers at any magnification and stays visible in low light with 6 brightness levels and off-detent between each setting
• Side-focus parallax adjustment from 25 yards to infinity makes this scope versatile enough for NRL 22 rimfire competition at close range and ELR shooting past 1,000 yards
• 34mm one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube, argon-purged and sealed — waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof with superior thermal stability
• Gen2 upgrades include redesigned turrets, included throw lever, sunshade, and machined metal lens caps

Ideal For

PRS and NRL competitors — the 110 MOA elevation range, exposed locking turrets, and precise zero stop are exactly what you need for stage-to-stage dialing in precision rifle competition. The UHD glass keeps your target picture sharp through mirage, and the 4.5x low end gives you enough field of view for close-range barricade stages.

Long-range hunters who dial rather than hold — the locking windage turret is a genuine field advantage that prevents accidental bump-off during pack-ins and stalk approaches. At 36.8 oz it's not a lightweight, but the 56mm objective pulls in light for dawn and dusk shots when animals are moving.

NRL 22 and PRS rimfire shooters — the 25-yard minimum parallax and 4.5x low end make this scope surprisingly well-suited for rimfire precision at close distances, while the full 30x is there when you need it for reading wind and spotting splash.

Budget-conscious precision shooters who want the feature set of a $2,500+ scope — locking turrets, 110 MOA travel, FFP illuminated reticle, 34mm tube with UHD glass — at a price point that leaves room in the budget for ammo and match fees.