Athlon Optics , Talos , Riflescope , 6-24 x 50 Second Focal Plane (SFP) 1" Tube…
- Rifle Scope
- 50 mm
- 6x
- 24x
- More reviewed than 68%
A capable value scope with clear glass through the midrange of its zoom, worth considering as long as buyers do not expect the top-end 24x to match the clarity of the lower settings.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.2★ across 153 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
153 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A second focal plane rifle scope with 6-24x magnification and a 50mm objective, built on a 1 inch tube with an illuminated ATMR1 MIL reticle and side focus parallax adjustment.
Reviewers consistently praised the glass clarity in the lower half of the zoom range, with several noting it held up well against far pricier scopes up to about 16x. Opinion splits at the top end: some found it usable through the full 24x while others described the image going dark and losing detail from roughly 18x upward.
- 6-24x50 second focal plane optic
- 1 inch tube, side focus parallax
- Illuminated ATMR1 MIL reticle
- Nitrogen-purged fog and waterproof construction
Who it's for
Suits shooters wanting an affordable high-magnification scope for medium to long range work who mainly plan to use the lower half of the zoom range. Less suited to anyone who needs consistently clear glass all the way to 24x, since more than one reviewer found the top end dim and blurry.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers were largely positive on glass clarity and value through roughly 6-16x, with several comparing it favorably to scopes costing several times more, and multiple buyers reported the scope holding zero reliably over months of use. The recurring complaint was image quality dropping off from about 18x to the 24x maximum, described as dark or blurry by more than one reviewer, and one unit arrived with turrets that would not adjust.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear, repeatable glass through the low to mid range
- Illuminated reticle useful in low light
- Backed by Athlon's lifetime warranty
- Held zero reliably for multiple reviewers
- Image reported dark and blurry above about 18x
- No sun shade or flip-up caps included
- One unit arrived with adjustment turrets not working
Specifications
| Brand | Optics |
|---|---|
| Model | 215013 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 6x |
| Magnification Maximum | 24x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Mil-Dot |
| Thread Type | 1/2-20 UNC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | ATMR1 MIL |
| Field Of View | 16.8 Feet |
| Item Type Name | rifle-scopes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlon Optics , Talos , Riflescope , 6-24 x 50 Second Focal Plane (SFP) 1" Tube…This product | 4.2 / 5 | 153 | 3.8 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Optics 215013
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the image clear at the full 24x magnification?
Reviews are mixed. Several buyers found the image dark and lost detail from around 18x upward, while others were satisfied through most of the range.
Does the scope come with a sun shade or flip caps?
No, one reviewer noted these are not included, unlike some pricier scopes.
What warranty does Athlon offer on this scope?
A lifetime warranty, which a reviewer cited as reassurance despite some image clarity limits at high zoom.