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The BTR gen 1 would be on par with the forge line, the gen 2 would be about in line with the viper pst 2 from my experience.
 
well I bought an Athlon Talos BTR Tactical 1-4x24 for my FX-9 as I am getting ready to move the Vortex PST Gen 2 1-6 off of it once the new BCL-SLR COYOTE RIFLE arrives...
 
So I’ve been trying to do some research on these and this forum has been excellent. Probably going to monitor this a little longer before pulling the trigger
 
Glass is definitely better on the etr. I guess it would depend on what your looking for. In terms of scopes on the market, I’d think you’ll have a tough time finding anything better for under 2k, that being said I can’t say if it’s $500 better than the BTR. That’s a personal thing. It was for me, and I’d do it again
 
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Something else to consider, the reticle is different on the ETR compared to the BTR if that makes a difference for you.
 
I've been shooting with an Ares ETR for just about a year now and the scope has been fantastic, definitely punches out of its price point. Had it out in the heat, the rain, and the snow, dialing up and down, and I have yet to experience any sort of shift in my zero, always come right back to where it should be. Tracking is excellent, turrets are crisp, and the glass is very clear, they are well worth the money!
 
I think I'll try at NOT supporting the Chinese Communist Regime, so I have to ask....where are these optics manufactured?

Thx in advance.
 
hawk-i said:
I think I'll try at NOT supporting the Chinese Communist Regime, so I have to ask....where are these optics manufactured?

Thx in advance.
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Well, Wolverine supplies is in Manitoba so ultimately you’ll be supporting a good Canadian company. Otherwise I’m pretty sure you’ll have a hard time not buying stuff made in China. Yes all of athlons scopes are made in China except for the Cronus which is Japan.
 
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Glass is definitely better on the etr. I guess it would depend on what your looking for. In terms of scopes on the market, I’d think you’ll have a tough time finding anything better for under 2k, that being said I can’t say if it’s $500 better than the BTR. That’s a personal thing. It was for me, and I’d do it again
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These guys did a pretty solid comparison and noted there's almost no difference. https://bluelineoptics.com/athlon-ares-etr-vs-athlon-ares-btr/

I'm still on the fence though. There's no sale right now so I guess I can wait w/ my decision. Too bad the BTR doesn't come in bronze.
 
There is considerable upgrade from the Ares BTR to the ETR. The BTR is 30mm tube where the ETR is 34mm. One of my hunting partners has a BTR and its really nice. I have the Cronus BTR that I don't know if I could have abused any worse (Been on a sheep hunting rifle for two seasons and PRS rifle the rest) If you have the money and weight is not an issue both are great options but I would go with the ETR or a Cronus.
 
It's on my 7” 7.62x39 upper for now lol. The glass quality is pretty nice and can’t wait for a real side by side comparison/tracking test with Razor gen2 once my other bolt gun build is completed.
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Apologies for the slight necropost. Still haven't seen any reviews on the TSR2, can anyone speak for the build quality? On paper it seems to be based on the Holosun/Sig sights, with the push-buttons and auto shut-off. Partnered with the AAA battery it seems like a real winner in my books, but I'm a bit leery given the lack of consumer input on these things...
 
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