Athlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR vs Sig Sauer Whiskey4 3-12x44 Hellfire Quadplex
Athlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR is a 3-12×40 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets; Sig Sauer Whiskey4 3-12x44 Hellfire Quadplex is a 3-12×44 SFP on a 30 mm tube with MOA turrets. The Athlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR is lighter by 8.5 oz. The Sig Sauer Whiskey4 3-12x44 Hellfire Quadplex has more elevation travel, 80 MOA to 60 MOA in the same unit. At its top magnification the Sig Sauer Whiskey4 3-12x44 Hellfire Quadplex keeps a 3.7 mm exit pupil against 3.3 mm for the Athlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR — estimated from the layout, not measured. On our last catalog check the Athlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR listed for about $68 less.
| Spec | AthlonAthlon Talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR | Sig SauerSig Sauer Whiskey4 3-12x44 Hellfire Quadplex |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$262 | ~$330 |
| Magnification | 3-12× | 3-12× |
| Objective lens | 40 mm | 44 mm |
| Focal plane | SFP | SFP |
| Reticle | BDC 600 IR | Hellfire Quadplex |
| Illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Turret unit | MOA | MOA |
| Per click | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 60 MOA (≈17.5 MRAD) | 80 MOA (≈23.3 MRAD) |
| Windage travel | 60 MOA | 80 MOA |
| Zero stop | No | No |
| Turrets | Capped | Capped |
| Parallax | Side focus from 15 yd | Side focus |
| Eye relief | 3.35–3.82″ | 3.7–4″ |
| Field of view | 34.1–8.9 ft at 100 yd | 34.9–8.7 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 1-inch | 30 mm |
| Length | 12″ | 12.2″ |
| Weight | 16.2 oz | 24.7 oz |
| Warranty | Athlon Lifetime Warranty (Gold Medal Lifetime Warranty in the manual) | Infinite Guarantee |
| Exit pupilest. | 13.3–3.3 mm (3×–12×) | 14.7–3.7 mm (3×–12×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 21.9 at 12× | 23 at 12× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 4× | 4× |
| Where to buy | Athlon → | — |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.