Low power variable optics
Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 Riflescope, ATSR5 SFP IR BDC lists at $239.99. Published figures: magnification 1-8x, objective lens 24 mm, focal plane Second. It suits an eight power LPVO on a budget with real support behind it.
An illuminated 1-8x from a maker with a transferable lifetime warranty, at a price where most 1-8x glass comes from a brand with no warranty at all.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
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Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 specifications
The Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 publishes magnification 1-8x, objective lens 24 mm, focal plane Second, at a listed price of $239.99.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 1-8x |
| Objective lens | 24 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
| Illuminated reticle | Yes |
Specifications above are the manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing. Figures the maker does not publish, such as total elevation travel or exact eye relief, are omitted here rather than estimated.
What the manufacturer says about it
The manufacturer own listing bullets, quoted rather than paraphrased so you can judge the claims yourself. These are marketing copy, not independent measurement.
Athlon Optics lists 5 headline points for the Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| 0.5 MOA Click Value, 100 MOA Total Adjustment, 100 yard Fixed Parallax |
| Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses |
| The illuminated reticle provides greater visibility during dusk and dawn and other low ambient light environment. |
| Reticle etched on the glass that provides excellent backing support for complex reticle design and offers great durability and much higher shock resistance to recoil |
| Second focal plane design keeps the reticle at the constant size regardless what magnification your scope is at and offers the same visual reference at all time. |
What this optic suits
Best for: an eight power LPVO on a budget with real support behind it.
Category: low power variable optics. The honest test for any optic is whether its numbers match your rifle and the distances you actually shoot rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what ring height you need, what exit pupil the magnification gives you and how much elevation the distance demands, using the calculators on this site, then check this model against those answers.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane Riflescope, BDC3 MOA
$225.75 Full specificationsThe scope that made low power variables ordinary rather than exotic. A genuine 1x with an illuminated centre that works with both eyes open, and six power when you need to look properly.
Best for: a first LPVO on a carbine
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SIG SAUER Tango-MSR LPVO 1-6x24 Riflescope
$258.00Sig sells this as a package optic with its own mount in some configurations, which removes the single most common LPVO mistake: buying the scope and then discovering the rings put it in the wrong place.
Best for: a complete carbine optic purchase in one go
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Swampfox Arrowhead 1-6x24 SFP LPVO, Green BDC, 30mm
$299.00 Full specificationsA green illuminated BDC on a 30 mm tube at a price that undercuts the obvious choices. Green reads better than red against foliage for most eyes, which is a real consideration and rarely offered.
Best for: shooting against green backgrounds
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Vortex Venom 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane Riflescope
$299.00Venom sits between Strike Eagle and Viper, and the money goes into the erector and the glass rather than into features you can list on a box.
Best for: a mid-price LPVO upgrade
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Focal plane | Illuminated reticle | Tube diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 Riflescope, ATSR5 SFP IR BDC | $239.99 | 1-8x | 24 mm | Second | Yes | - |
| Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 Second Focal Plane Riflescope, BDC3 MOA | $225.75 | 1-6x | 24 mm | Second | Yes | 30 mm |
| SIG SAUER Tango-MSR LPVO 1-6x24 Riflescope | $258.00 | 1-6x | 24 mm | Second | - | - |
| Swampfox Arrowhead 1-6x24 SFP LPVO, Green BDC, 30mm | $299.00 | 1-6x | 24 mm | Second | Yes | 30 mm |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure. We leave it blank rather than estimating it.
How we chose
We did not test these optics in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published optical and ballistic formulas, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real objective diameter, a real tube size, a real ring height or a real exit pupil rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a figure is shooter convention rather than a sourced number we label it, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Sources
- Athlon Optics published specifications for the Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 cost?
It was listed at $239.99 when this page was last compiled. Optics pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before committing to a purchase or budgeting a whole setup around it.
Is the Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 1-8x24 right for my rifle?
An eight power LPVO on a budget with real support behind it. Beyond that, the honest test is whether it physically fits and whether its numbers match the distances you shoot. Check the ring height its objective needs and the exit pupil its magnification gives before deciding.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others.
Will this fit my rifle and my rings?
Check three things in this order. The tube diameter has to match the rings exactly, because a 30 mm ring will not hold a 34 mm tube. The objective bell has to clear the barrel at the ring height you own. And the rail or base pattern on the receiver has to match the mount. Those three account for most returns in this category.
Is it worth buying this rather than the cheaper alternative?
Only if the thing it does better is something you actually need. The alternatives listed above each trade something specific, and on a first setup the money almost always does more good spent on a solid mount, a torque driver and a level than on upgrading the glass by one model.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, published optical and ballistic formulas, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are shooter convention rather than sourced numbers, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Ballistic figures come from a point mass model using the ballistic coefficient the maker publishes, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on paper at a measured distance. Confirm your firearm is unloaded with the action open before you mount, level, torque or bore sight anything. Verify a zero only on a supervised range or a safe, legal backstop, know what lies beyond your target, and follow the law where you hunt and shoot, including rules on land access and permitted cartridges.