Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 8-34X56 First Focal Plane Riflescopes
- Rifle Scope
- 56 mm
- 8x
- 4x
- More reviewed than 83%
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.4★ across 301 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
301 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A first focal plane rifle scope with a 0.1 MIL click value, 13 MIL total elevation travel, and a zero stop system that locks a return-to-zero position on the turret.
The listing's four-times figure refers to the zoom ratio between 8x and 34x rather than total power, and reviews note glass clarity that falls short of scopes costing well over a thousand dollars but holds up well for the price. Waterproofing and fully multi-coated lenses target the low-light and wet-field use hunting and PRS shooters need.
- 8-34x56 first focal plane reticle
- 0.1 MIL clicks, 13 MIL total adjustment
- Precision Zero Stop turret system
- Fully multi-coated, waterproof optics
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers call this a standout value against far pricier scopes, citing clear glass and a zero stop that reliably returns to a locked position. A few note tight eye relief and limited windage and elevation range, and one reviewer using it on a .22LR found the glass strains above 24x magnification; a single lone review was sharply negative, describing tunnel-like vision.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Eye relief runs tight per at least one reviewer
- Glass strains at magnification above 24x
- Limited elevation and windage adjustment range noted
Performance notes
Because the reticle is first focal plane, its size scales with zoom so holdover marks stay accurate at any magnification rather than only at one setting. The Precision Zero Stop lets shooters dial elevation out and return to a locked zero by feel, which reviewers confirm works reliably even for shots taken well past 100 yards.
Specifications
| Brand | Optics |
|---|---|
| Model | 214068 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 56 mm |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Rifle Scope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 8x |
| Magnification Maximum | 4x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | First Focal Plane |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | APMR FFP IR MIL |
| Field Of View | 3 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Athlon Optics 214068: 8-34X56, Direct Dial, Side Focus, 30Mm, Ffp, Apmr Ir - Mil |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 8-34X56 First Focal Plane RiflescopesThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 301 | 4.1 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Optics 214068
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does first focal plane mean for this scope's reticle?
The reticle grows or shrinks with the zoom, so holdover references stay accurate at any magnification from 8x to 34x.
Does the zero stop actually work?
Reviewers report it reliably returns to a locked zero position after dialing elevation, even in low light.
Is the glass comparable to high-end scopes?
Reviewers note it doesn't match glass on scopes costing well over a thousand dollars, but call it clear and a strong value at its price point.