Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics Midas BTR GEN2 HD 1-6×24 Second Focal Plane Riflescopes
Rifle Scope Product Features
0.25 MOA Click Value, 150 MOA Total Elevation Adjustment, 100 yard Fixed Parallax
HD Glass gives you the utmost contrast, light transmission, and the sharpest image.
Advanced Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses
The high precision erector system processed by high precision CNC machine with +/- 0.0001mm tolerance level to provide you the most accurate power settings and smoothest magnification change
Argon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability .
Included components: Instruction Manual
Midas BTR GEN2 HD
This Second Focal Plane variable power scope will be the perfect optic for you regardless of whether or not you are shooting small targets at a few hundred yards, shooting 3-gun matches, or hunting big game anywhere in the world, this will be the perfect option for you.
With new and improved tactile turrets, a true zero stop, and updated reticle designs; you won’t find a better option on the market for any of your applications. HD glass equipped with our Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses so you’ll have the brightest, clearest image possible in any situation. The innovative XPL coating protects your lenses from oil, dirt and smudges.
Key Features
HD Glass
HD Glass gives you better light transmission, brighter, and sharper image.
Advanced Fully Multi-coated
Fully Multi-coated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses
Argon Purged
Argon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability.
XPL Coating
XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches..
ATSR4 SFP IR MOA
ATSR4 SFP IR MOA reticle is designed for quick target acquisition, speed, and precision shooting in short to mid-range environments. Ideal for CQC and 3-gun competition, this reticle is calibrated for a 68 grain Hornady and 69 grain Sierra cartridges, and suitable for any 5.56 Nato/.223 caliber rifle using a 200 yard zero. The 25 MOA horizontal and lower 1/3rd crosshairs quickly draw the shooters eye to the illuminated 19 MOA horseshoe and 1.4 MOA center dot. With a 200 yard zero, the precise .5 MOA elevation holds compensate for 300, 400, 500, and 600 yards and 0, 5 and 10 MPH winds.
Subtensions in MOA: A1 (0.3); A2 (0.8); B1 (1.5); B2 (1.06); B3 (1.3); B4 (1.7); B5 (25); C1 (1.07); C2 (2.25); C3 (2); C4 (2.7); C5 (2.8); C6 (3.4); C7 (3.7); C8 (2.4); C9 (5.9); C10 (9.5); C11 (14.6); C12 (3.47); C13 (6.9); C14 (11.2); C15 (3); D1 (1.4); D2 (16.5); D3 (19); D4 (0.5).
1-6×24 ATSR4 MOA 1-6×24 ATSR16 MOA 4.5-27×50 AHMR MOA 4.5-27×50 APRS4 MIL
Tube Diameter 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm
Focal Plane Second Second Second Second
FoV at 100Y 108-17.6 ft 108-17.6 ft 22.7-3.6 ft 22.7-3.6 ft
Eye Relief 3.8″ 3.8″ 3.9″ 3.9″
Turret Style Capped Capped Exposed Exposed
Length 10.6″ 10.6″ 13.8″ 13.8″
Weight 18.1 oz 18.1 oz 26 oz 26 oz
About the Athlon Optics Manufacturer
Athlon Optics is a premium supplier for weapon scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They style and build their scopes and related products making the most of materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the Athlon Optics Midas BTR GEN2 HD 1-6×24 Second Focal Plane Riflescopes by Athlon Optics. For more shooting goods, visit their site.
About Optics
Rifle scopes enable you to specifically aim a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They accomplish this through magnifying the target by making use of a set of lenses within the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adjusted for the consideration of various ecological aspects like wind and elevation to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand exactly where the bullet will land based upon the sight picture you are viewing via the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the intended point of impact. Many modern rifle scopes and optics have around 11 parts which are arranged inside and outside of the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage dials or turrets, focus rings, and other parts. See all eleven parts of scopes.
Rifle Scope Varieties
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of scopes. Picking the finest type of rifle scope is based around what type of shooting you plan to do.
Info About First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle in front of the zoom lens. These styles of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance types of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where calculations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who understand their target “hold over” and “lead” ratios for their firearm
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and uses up more visual sight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle behind the zoom lens. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick.
- Far away types of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most shots take place within shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who prefer a clearer optic picture with less room used up by the larger size FFP reticle
Zoom for Rifle Scopes
The quantity of zoom a scope offers is determined by the size, thickness, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The magnification of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Info About Single Power Lens Rifle Optics
A single power rifle scope will have a magnification number designator like 4×32. This indicates the zoom power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The magnification of this kind of scope can not adjust because it is fixed.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Optic Details
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power modification is accomplished by using the power ring part of the scope near the back of the scope by the eye bell.
Rifle Glass Power Level and Range Correlation
Here are some suggested scope power settings and the ranges where they could be effectively used. High power glass will not be as beneficial as lower magnification level scopes given that too much magnification can be a negative aspect depending on your shooting distance. The exact same concept applies to extended distances where the shooter needs adequate power to see precisely where to properly aim the rifle at the target.
Optic Lens Covering
All modern rifle optic lenses are coated. There are various types and qualities of glass lens finishings. When considering high end rifle optics and scope units, Lens covering can be a very important aspect of defining the capability of the rifle. The lenses are one of the most important components of the scope since they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The finish on the lenses protects the lens surface and even helps with anti glare capabilities from excess light and color profiles.
Details on Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope manufacturers also use “HD” or high-definition lens finishes which use different methods, chemicals, components, and polarizations to draw out various colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” to signify the lens has extra-low dispersion glass.
Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Various scope lenses can also have different finishes applied to them. All lenses typically have at least some type of treatment or covering applied to them before being used in a rifle scope or optic assembly. Due to the fact that the lens isn’t just a raw piece of glass, they require performance enhancing coatings. It is part of the finely tuned optic. It needs to have a finishing applied to it so that it will be efficiently usable in many kinds of environments, degrees of sunshine (full VS shade), and other shooting conditions.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less useful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope producer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope makers likewise make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. This means the lens has numerous treatments applied to the surfaces. If a lens gets multiple treatments, it can show that a producer is taking multiple steps to fight various environmental factors like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finishing, followed by a hydrophilic coating. This also does not always suggest the multi-coated lens is much better than a single layered lens. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment solutions and the quality of glass used in developing the rifle optic.
Anti-water Finish for Rifle Scopes
Water on a lens does not assist with preserving a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and high-end optic companies will coat their lenses with a hydrophilic or hydrophobic covering which is water repellent.
Scope Installing Choices
Installing approaches for scopes are available in a couple of options. There are the basic scope rings which are separately mounted to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various kinds of mounts also usually come in quick release versions which use toss levers which enable rifle shooters to quickly install and dismount the scopes.
Hex Key Rifle Scope Rings
Standard, clamp-on type mounting optic rings use hex head screws to install to the flattop design Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These styles of scope mounts use two independent rings to support the scope, and are normally made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are designed for long distance accuracy shooting. This kind of scope mount is ideal for rifle systems which need to have a durable, unfailing mount which will not change regardless of just how much the scope is moved or jarring the rifle takes. These are the style of mounts you really want to have for a dedicated optics setup on a long distance hunting or interdiction firearm which will seldom need to be altered or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on screws to keep the hex screws from backing out after they are installed tightly in position. An example of these rings are the 30mm style from the Vortex Optics brand. The set normally costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Optic Rings
These kinds 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. Multiple scopes can also be switched out if they all use a complementary style mount. The quick detach mount style is CNC machined from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers connect firmly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This lets the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted back on the rifle while retaining the original sighting settings. These types of mounts come in convenient for rifles which are hauled around a lot, to remove the optic from the rifle for protection, or for sight systems which are chosen for use in between numerous rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount designed by Vortex Optics. It usually costs around $250 USD
Info on Rifle Scope Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle scope can ruin a day of shooting and your costly optic by bringing about fogging and producing residue inside of the scope tube. Many scopes prevent moisture from getting in the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant.
Gas Purged Rifle Scope Tubes
Another element of avoiding the buildup of moisture inside of the rifle scope tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this area is currently occupied by the gas, the scope is less altered by climate alterations and pressure variations from the outside environment which may possibly allow water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
