Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Athlon Optics Midas TAC HD 5-25×56 First Focal Plane Riflescopes
Rifle Scope Product Features
0.25 MOA Click Value, 110 MOA Total Elevation Adjustment, 25 Yard to Infinity Parallax Adjustment
First focal plane reticle stays valid at all power settings allowing you to fully utilize the specially designed reticle that shrinks or grows along with your target as you zoom in or out.
HD Glass gives you better light transmission, brighter, and sharper image.
Precision Zero Stop System The system allows you to lock down your zero position and dial back to it with a sharp and precise stop right at your zero mark even you are turning it in pitch-dark or blinded folded.
Advanced Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses
Sport type: Hunting
Included components: Instruction Manual
Midas TAC HD
Here at Athlon Optics we have listened to your feedback and suggestions and developed the Midas TAC. Loaded with features including HD Glass, Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses to enhance target appearance at all distances, a hard Zero Stop for repeatability and Capped Windage Turret to prevent accidental adjustments. This is not just another option, but the solution!
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
XPL Coating
XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches.
Precision Zero Stop System
Precision Zero Stop System allows you to return to your zero position and dial back to it with a sharp and precise stop right at your zero location.
APLR4 FFP MOA
APLR4 FFP MOA reticle is a blend of precision marksman and long-range hunter. The open center design eliminates target obstruction by utilizing a .2 MOA diameter dot. 1 MOA hashmark increments provide fast holdovers up to 40 MOA, compensating for both windage and elevation.
Subtensions in MOA: A1 (0.12); A2 (0.3); A3 (2); B1 (0.6); B2 (1.5); B3 (2); B4 (0.5): C1 (1); C2 (5); C3 (10); C4 (2); D1 (0.2); D2 (0.3)
4-16×44 APRS2 MIL 5-25×56 APLR4 MOA 5-25×56 APRS3 MIL 6-24×50 APRS2 MIL 6-24×50 APLR4 MOA 6-24×50 APRS3 MIL
Tube Diameter 30 mm 34 mm 34 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm
Focal Plane First First First First First First
FoV at 100Y 27.7-7 ft 22.1-4.5 ft 22.1-4.5 ft 17.8-4.6 ft 17.8-4.6 ft 17.8-4.6 ft
Eye Relief 3.7″ 3.7″ 3.7″ 3.7″ 3.7″ 3.7″
Turret Style Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage Exposed Elevation & Capped Windage
Length 14.2″ 15.4″ 15.4″ 14.6″ 14.6″ 14.6″
Weight 23.8 oz 30 oz 30 oz 26.3 oz 26.3 oz 26.3 oz
About the Athlon Optics Company
Athlon Optics is a premium maker for firearm scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other accessories used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They design and supply their scopes and related products by choosing building materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the Athlon Optics Midas TAC HD 5-25×56 First Focal Plane Riflescopes by Athlon Optics. For additional shooting products, visit their site.
Info About Optics
Rifle scopes permit you to precisely align a rifle at various targets by lining up your eye with the target over a range. They accomplish this through zoom using a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adapted for the consideration of varied natural aspects like wind speed and elevation to account for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to help the shooter understand precisely where the bullet will hit based upon the sight picture you are seeing via the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. Many modern-day rifle scopes have around eleven parts which are found internally and outside of the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage turrets or dials, focus rings, and other components. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle scopes.
Rifle Glass Types
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” kind of scopes. The type of focal plane an optic has establishes where the reticle or crosshair is located relative to the scopes zoom. It literally implies the reticle is situated behind or in front of the magnifying lens of the optic. Looking for the most ideal form of rifle glass depends upon what form of shooting or hunting you plan on doing.
First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the zoom lens. These styles of scopes are beneficial for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting scenarios where calculations are small
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their aim point “hold over” plus “lead” equations for their weapon
- Shooters who don’t mind the reticle is bigger and requires more visual sight space than a SFP reticle
Info About Second Focal Plane Scopes
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the magnification lens. This triggers the reticle to remain at the very same dimensions in connection with the amount of magnification being used. The outcome is that the reticle dimensions adapt based upon the magnification used to shoot over longer distances considering the markings represent distinct increments which fluctuate with the zoom. In the FFP illustration with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” 100 yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick measurement. These particular styles of scopes are beneficial for:
- Far away types of shooting where shooters have more time to make ballistic calculations
- Shooting where most shots take place within shorter distances and ranges
- Shooters who prefer a clearer optic sight picture with less space used up by the bigger FFP reticle
Magnification for Rifle Optics
The quantity of magnification a scope offers is determined by the size, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Single Power Lens Rifle Scope Facts
A single power rifle scope will have a magnification number designator like 4×32. This means the zoom power of the scope is 4x power while the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of scope can not change considering that it is set from the factory.
About Variable Power Lens Optics
Variable power rifle scopes use variable power levels. The power modification is achieved by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power and Range of Rifle Glass
Here are some recommended scope powers and the distances where they may be effectively used. High power rifle scope glass will not be as efficient as lower magnification level optics considering too much zoom can be a negative aspect depending on your shooting distance. The very same idea goes for longer distances where the shooter needs adequate power to see precisely where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Details on Rifle Optic Lens Coverings
All modern-day rifle scope lenses are covered in special coatings. There are different types and qualities of glass lens coverings. When researching high end rifle scope systems, Lens coating can be a crucial component of defining the capability of the rifle. The lenses are one of the most crucial pieces of the scope considering that they are what your eye looks through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The coating on the lenses safeguards the lens exterior and even improves anti glare capabilities from excess light and color exposure.
HD Versus ED Optic Lens Coatings
Some scope makers will also use “HD” or high-def lens coatings that use different procedures, polarizations, aspects, and chemicals to extract various color ranges and viewable target visibility through lenses. This high-definition coating is frequently used with increased density glass which brings down light’s chance to refract by means of the lens glass. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to describe “ED” signifying extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how certain colors are represented on the chroma spectrum and the chromatic aberration or deviance which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration may be noticeable around items with well defined outlines as light hits the item from certain angles.
Single Finish Versus Multi-Coating
Different optic lenses can also have various coverings applied to them. All lenses normally have at least some type of treatment or covering used to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can offer protection to the lens from scratches while reducing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope producer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope makers also make it a point to define if their optic lenses are covered or “multi” coated. This implies the lens has had multiple treatments applied to them. If a lens receives multiple treatments, it can establish that a maker is taking multiple actions to combat various natural aspects like an anti-glare finishing, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion covering, followed by a hydrophilic finishing. This additionally does not always mean the multi-coated lens will perform better than a single coated lens. Being “much better” depends upon the manufacturer’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of glass used in building the rifle optic.
Anti-water Lens Covering
Water on a lens doesn’t help with keeping a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Numerous top of the line and military grade scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing.
Alternatives for Mounting Optics on Firearms
Mounting approaches for scopes are available in a couple of options. There are the standard scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also normally can be found in quick release variations which use throw levers which enable rifle shooters to rapidly install and dismount the scope.
Glass Mounting Solutions with Hex Key Rings
Standard, clamp-on type mounting scope rings use hex head screws to fix to the flattop style Picatinny scope mounting rails on the tops of rifles. These styles of scope mounts use a pair of separate rings to support the scope, and are normally constructed from 7075 T6 billet aluminum or similar materials which are made for far away precision shooting. This form of scope mount is effective for rifle systems which are in need of a resilient, rock solid mount which will not move regardless of how much the scope is moved about or jarring the rifle takes. These are the type of mounts you want for a dedicated scope system on a long distance hunting or competitors firearm which will seldom need to be changed or adjusted. Blue 242 Loctite threadlocker can also be used on the scope mount’s screws to keep the hex screw threads from wiggling out after they are mounted securely in position. An example of these rings are the 30mm style made by the Vortex Optics brand. The set generally costs around $200 USD
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Glass Ring Mounts
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to rapidly take off a scope and attach it to a different rifle. Several scopes can even be switched out if they all use a similar design mount. These types of mounts come in handy for long guns which are carried a lot, to swap out the optic from the rifle for protection, or for optics which are used between several rifles or are situationally focused.
About Glass Tube Sealing and Gas Purging
Moisture inside your rifle scope can wreck a day on the range and your pricey optic by causing fogging and creating residue within the scope tube. Most optics prevent moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant. Generally, these optics can be submerged underneath 20 or 30 feet of water before the water pressure can force moisture past the O-rings. This should be plenty of moisture avoidance for basic use rifles for hunting and sporting purposes, unless you anticipate taking your rifle on your motorboat and are worried about the scope still functioning if it is submerged in water and you can still recover the rifle.
Gas Purged Glass Tubes
Another part of avoiding the accumulation of wetness within the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Considering that this space is already taken up by the gas, the scope is less impacted by temp changes and pressure variations from the external environment which might possibly enable water vapor to leak 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.
