Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics , Midas BTR , Magnifier , 3 x 27.5 ,
Many times when in the field or during competitions you need to transition between no magnification for speed in close-range combat and magnification for precision shooting as situation dictates. The Athlon 3-power magnifier mounts behind a traditional red-dot sight to provide magnification when needed. The mount has the ability to swing out of the way when not in use, but can quickly be placed behind the Red dot to increase the magnification for longer mid-range shots. Rugged construction. Multi-coated lenses and 30mm tube for excellent light transmission. Nitrogen Purged, shockproof, waterproof, and fogproof.
Rifle Scope Product Features
Fully multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a Brighter image than Normal single coated lenses
Nitrogen purging dramatically reduces the moisture inside the tube and helps maintaining Fogproof and waterproof
The aircraft grade aluminum that has exceptional strength and superior mechanical integrity will protect these world class optics no matter what punishment you Throw at it
Heat treated one piece chassis gives the scope extra strength. A one piece chassis also is better at keeping moisture out thus keeping your scope fog proof for the life of the product
Robust mechanical System with Special designs on both control and erector System that give you the ultimate recoil resistance to withstand 600g recoil for 1000 times
About the Athlon Optics Scope Maker
Athlon Optics is a premium producer for long gun scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and manufacture their products by applying building materials which are long lasting and resilient. This includes the Athlon Optics , Midas BTR , Magnifier , 3 x 27.5 , by Athlon Optics. For additional shooting items, visit their website.
Scope Information
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target over a distance. They accomplish this through zoom using a series of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be dialed in for consideration of various natural factors like wind and elevation increases or decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand exactly where the bullet will land based on the sight picture you are seeing using the optic as you align the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended target. Many modern rifle scopes have around 11 parts which are located internally and externally on the optic. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation dials, focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of scopes.
The Styles of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Going for the perfect type of rifle glass is based around what type of shooting you plan to do.
Info on First Focal Plane Glass
Focal plane scopes (FFP) come with the reticle in front of the zoom lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based on the amount of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the enhanced range as they are at the non amplified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards without “zoom” is still the identical tick at 100 yards by using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where computations are low
- Experienced shooters who know their aim point “hold over” as well as “lead” correlations for their firearm
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and uses up more visual sight room than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane optics (SFP) include the reticle behind the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to stay at the very same overall size in relation to the amount of zoom being used. The effect is that the reticle measurements change based on the zoom chosen to shoot over lengthier distances due to the fact that the markings present distinct increments which differ with the zoom. In the FFP example with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Far away kinds of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots happen within shorter ranges and spaces
- Shooters who like a clearer optic picture with less room used up by the larger size FFP reticle
Rifle Optic Magnification
The measure of scope zoom you require depends upon the form of shooting you want to do. Almost every type of rifle glass supplies some level of zoom. The amount of magnification a scope offers is established by the diameter, thickness, and curves of the lens glass inside of the rifle scope. The magnification level of the scope is the “power” of the glass. This signifies what the shooter is observing through the scope is amplified times the power factor of what can normally be seen by human eyes.
Fixed Power Lens Glass
A single power rifle scope uses a magnification number designator like 4×32. This implies the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of optic can not adjust given that it is a fixed power scope.
Variable Power Lens Optic Facts
Variable power rifle scopes can be adjusted between magnification increments. It will list the magnification amount in a format such as 2-10×32. These numbers imply the magnification of the scope can be adjusted between 2x and 10x power. This also includes the powers in-between 2 and 10. The power adjustment is achieved by making use of the power ring component of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell piece.
Glass Power Level and Ranges
Here are some advised scope power settings and the distances where they could be successfully used. Consider that higher magnification optics will not be as efficient as lower powered scopes because too much zoom can be a negative thing in certain situations. The same goes for longer ranges where the shooter needs adequate power to see where to best aim the rifle at the target.
About Lens Finish
All cutting-edge rifle optic and scope lenses are layered. Lens finishing is a vital aspect of a rifle’s setup when purchasing high end rifle optics and scope setups.
HD Versus ED Optic Lens Coatings
Some optic companies will also use “HD” or high-definition lense coatings that use different processes, polarizations, chemicals, and aspects to extract different colors and viewable definition through the lens. This high-definition coating is frequently used with increased density lens glass which drops light’s capability to refract by means of the lens glass. Some scope corporations use “HD” to describe “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass. ED handles how certain colors are presented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic aberration or difference which is similarly called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration can be visible over items with well defined outlines as light hits the item from particular angles.
Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating for Scopes
Different optic lenses can likewise have various finishes used to them. All lenses generally have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while decreasing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope manufacturer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope producers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” covered. Being “better” depends on the maker’s lens treatment technology and the quality of products used in constructing the rifle scope.
What to Know About Hydrophobic Finish
Water on a lens does not assist with keeping a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Lots of top of the line and military grade optic companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishing.
Optic Mounting Alternatives
Mounting approaches for scopes come in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also usually are made in quick release versions which use manual levers which allow rifle operators to rapidly mount and remove the scope.
Hex Key Rifle Scope Rings
Normal, clamp style mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a couple of separate rings to support the optic, and are often made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which is developed for long distance accuracy shooting. This type of scope mount is great for rifles which need a long lasting, rock solid mount which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes.
Rifle Scope Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly take off a scope from a rifle and reattach it to a different rifle. If they all use a similar design mount, multiple scopes can also be swapped out. The quick detach mount style is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers fasten securely to a flat top type Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while keeping precision. These types of mounts are useful and handy for shooting platforms which are carried a lot, to remove the scope glass from the rifle for protection, or for optics which are employed between numerous rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount from the Vortex Optics manufacturer. It generally costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Glass Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle optic can ruin a day of shooting and your costly optic by bringing about fogging and producing residue inside of the scope tube. A lot of scopes prevent moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Optic Gas Purging
Another part of preventing the accumulation of wetness inside of the rifle optic tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this space is currently taken up by the gas, the optic is less impacted by condition shifts and pressure differences from the outside environment which may potentially enable water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to look for.
