--- product_id: 235119245 title: "Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level" brand: "brand: athlon" price: "VT462319" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235119245-athlon-optics-ares-etr-4-5-30x56-mil-w-mk store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level **Brand:** brand: athlon **Price:** VT462319 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level by brand: athlon - **How much does it cost?** VT462319 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235119245-athlon-optics-ares-etr-4-5-30x56-mil-w-mk) ## Best For - brand: athlon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brand: athlon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Save money and increase speed and accuracy with this custom bundle from MK Machining! For the same price as you'd buy just this optic elsewhere, you get a premium throw lever and scope level preinstalled. Machined from billet 6061 aluminum and hardcoated with a Type III anodization. Just when you thought we couldn’t improve the Ares BTR, well we did! The Ares ETR First Focal Plane Scope is loaded with features that will allow you to take your long range shooting to another level. Featuring a completely revamped turret system, the Ares ETR has a locking Windage turret along with a true zero stop on the elevation turret to make sure your turrets and shots are right on every time. Extra dispersion ED lenses allow for the sharpest and best color image possible. Constructed with an 34mm tube, this riflescope can withstand even the harshest of elements. SPECIFICATIONS Magnification 4.5-30 Objective Lens Diameter 56 mm Reticle APRS1 FFP IR MIL, Glass Etched Surface Finish Matte/Black Lens Coating Advanced Fully Multicoated Extra Coating Xtra Protective Coating Tube Material 6061 Aluminium Tube Diameter 34 mm Exit Pupil 8.8-1.9mm Eye Relief 3.9" Field of View @100 yards 24.5-3.75 ft Click Value 0.1 MIL Adjustment range per rotation 10 MIL Total Elevation Adjustment 32 MIL Total Windage Adjustment 32 MIL Turret Style Exposed Direct Dial/Locking Windage Turret Parallax Adjustment Side Focus – 25 yards to infinity Purging Material Argon Length 15.3" Weight 36.5 oz ## Features - First Focal Plane Reticle - Milled in USA Throw Lever & Scope Level Preinstalled - ED Glass w/ Etched Reticle - Zero Stop and Locking Windage Turrets ## Images ![Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71LWUgPc%2BQL.jpg) ![Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81neHJqf29L.jpg) ![Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Hh1thzpfL.jpg) ![Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71rZq6r0uvL.jpg) ![Athlon Optics Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 MIL w/MK Machining Billet Throw Lever & Ultra Low-Profile Scope Level - Image 5](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41RhNGAxAAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good stuff, but I can't recommend either product until things get sorted out. *by R*** on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020* I have not shot with this scope yet because I'm almost certain I received a defective model. The elevation turret is jagged and loud. It's easily the loudest, least pleasurable scope turret I've ever rotated. It's also completely different from the windage turret which was acceptable. I've already sent an email to Athlon for customer support. Like I said, probably a bad sample on the scope.I love everything else about the scope though. The color and reticle are amazing. Glass is also great. I have a Steiner in the mail from a friend and will be comparing the two in depth. The Ares ETR is at least comparable to it. This scope will probably be replacing the SWFA SS HD atop my main rifle when everything is sorted out.Scope aside, MK Machining ran out of billet bubble levels and scope levers so they sent me 3D printed models. Not what was advertised, but there was a note inside the box saying the company would send aluminum versions in four weeks. I'll give them the four weeks and see if replacements arrive.If not, I'll be adjusting this review to reflect the faulty product and falsely advertised accessories. I was fortunate to have ordered these well before a match. If not, this would likely have been a one star review.Update: I sent the scope in for warranty work. I received it back within a week. A note in the box stated the turret tracked fine. Since Athlon disregarded my complaint and the turret still drags like an unpaved road, I cannot recommend this scope for competition, hunting, or serious work.I also received the metal bubble lever and scope mount within the four week timeline. That’s the good, now for the bad.The metal scope lever is extremely offset. It sticks out at such an angle that if you place it to the right, there isn’t enough room for your bolt handle to clear. Put it on the left, and it can interfere with levers if you use a QD scope mount. You can’t adjust it either because it indexes with the nub on the magnification ring.I tested this on a GDI scope mount and my primary rifle (.308 AI AT) Since that rifle uses a short throw bolt, I didn’t even bother testing on a Rem 700 or Savage.Construction of the gear is fine. It just doesn’t work for me. Going to keep it anyway in the hope it fits a future build. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to believe *by T***G on Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019* Elegant scope, I'm ashamed to say but my night force is on my other guns . It's just hard to believe the optics on this thing out of china ? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Quality add-on! *by Q***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019* So what’s better for the price than Athlon’s ETR? Well an Athlon ETR with a throw lever and level of course! Seriously these are high quality add-ons that are machined from aluminum as far as I can tell. They are not the cheap poly or nylon components that are advertised from other sellers.Quite frankly if you are buying this optic from anyone other than MK Machine, even Athlon themselves, your waisting some money! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235119245-athlon-optics-ares-etr-4-5-30x56-mil-w-mk](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235119245-athlon-optics-ares-etr-4-5-30x56-mil-w-mk) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*