Ares LPVO vs Athlon Cronus Which One Should You REALLY Choose

Published on April 8, 2024
Duration: 13:02

This video compares two Athlon Optics LPVOs: the Cronus 1-6x24 and the Aries 1-10x24. The Cronus, made in Japan, features premium glass, pop-up turrets with return-to-zero, and a second focal plane (SFP) design. The Aries, made in China, offers a wider magnification range (1-10x), a first focal plane (FFP) reticle, and comes with flip caps and a throw lever, but has slightly less refined glass and traditional turrets. Both optics provide usable illumination but are not daylight-bright.

Quick Summary

The Athlon Cronus 1-6x24, made in Japan, features premium glass and pop-up turrets with SFP reticle. The Aries 1-10x24, made in China, offers a wider 1-10x magnification, FFP reticle, and includes accessories, but has slightly less refined glass and traditional turrets. Both have usable, but not daylight-bright, illumination.

Chapters

  1. 00:30Are LPVOs Still Relevant?
  2. 00:49Athlon Cronus 1-6x24 Overview
  3. 01:43Cronus 1-6x24 Specifications & Features
  4. 03:17Cronus Turret Design & Reticle
  5. 03:59Second Focal Plane Explained
  6. 05:04Cronus Performance Test
  7. 05:55Cronus Glass Quality & Illumination
  8. 07:11Athlon Aries 1-10x24 Overview
  9. 07:23Aries 1-10x24 Trade-offs
  10. 08:17Aries Reticle & Turrets
  11. 09:00Aries Performance Test
  12. 09:37AB Warthog Suppressor Mention
  13. 10:15Key Differences: Cronus vs Aries
  14. 10:51Focal Plane Comparison
  15. 11:09Are LPVOs Dead? Final Thoughts
  16. 12:23Holistic Rifle System Approach

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the Athlon Cronus 1-6x24 and Aries 1-10x24 LPVOs?

The Cronus is made in Japan with premium glass and pop-up turrets, featuring a Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticle. The Aries is made in China, offers a wider 1-10x magnification, a First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle, and includes flip caps and a throw lever, but has slightly less refined glass and traditional turrets.

Is the Athlon Cronus 1-6x24 or Aries 1-10x24 better for magnification range?

The Athlon Aries 1-10x24 offers a significantly wider magnification range, extending to 10x power, compared to the Athlon Cronus 1-6x24's maximum of 6x. This makes the Aries more versatile for engaging targets at greater distances.

Which Athlon LPVO has a better reticle for tactical use?

The speaker expresses a preference for the Mil reticle on the Athlon Aries 1-10x24 over the BDC reticle on the Cronus 1-6x24, finding the Mil system more versatile for tactical applications. However, both reticle types are functional for their intended purposes.

What is the focal plane difference between the Athlon Cronus and Aries LPVOs?

The Athlon Cronus 1-6x24 is a Second Focal Plane (SFP) optic, meaning the reticle size stays constant as magnification changes. The Athlon Aries 1-10x24 is a First Focal Plane (FFP) optic, where the reticle size scales proportionally with the magnification, which is often preferred for ranging and holdovers.

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