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Athlon Optics Midas TAC HD 6-24x50 F1/First Focal Plane 30mm Tube Magnifying True…

  • Rifle Scope
  • 50 mm
  • 6x
  • 24x
4.6/ 5 on Amazon151Amazon ratings4.0ProductDome score
  • Better rated than 58%
  • More reviewed than 67%
Medium confidenceLast refreshed Jun 22, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

A first focal plane scope reviewers rated for genuinely clear glass and precise, repeatable tracking, priced below scopes several buyers compared it against directly.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track

4.0/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence
Owner satisfaction · 63% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.6

4.6★ across 151 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 19% of scorecategory median 54 ratings2.7

151 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Data quality · 13% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

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

The Midas TAC HD is a 6-24x50 first focal plane rifle scope with the APRS3 MIL reticle, HD glass, and a true zero stop, built for long-range hunting and target shooting.

Because the reticle sits in the first focal plane, its subtensions stay accurate at any magnification rather than only at one setting, which matters for anyone ranging or holding over at varying zoom levels. Reviewers who mounted it on precision rifles and hunting guns for 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 platforms reported tracking that matched their turret clicks precisely enough for repeatable zero.

  • 6-24x50mm, first focal plane APRS3 MIL reticle
  • True zero stop with capped windage turret
  • HD glass with XPL protective lens coating
  • 30mm tube, 3.7 inch eye relief

Who it's for

Suits long-range hunters and target shooters who want first focal plane precision without paying premium European-brand prices. Less of a fit for anyone shopping strictly by lowest price, since more than one reviewer called it a step up in cost within the Athlon lineup.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Reviewers repeatedly praised the glass clarity and tracking precision, with several comparing it favorably to pricier scopes and one directly against a competing Arken model. No significant complaints came up beyond the cost relative to other Athlon scopes and a minor gripe about the windage turret cover.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out
  • First focal plane reticle stays accurate at any zoom
  • Zero stop turret tracks precisely per multiple owners
  • Clear glass reported even in low light
What to check first
  • Priced higher than other scopes in the lineup
  • Windage turret cover called a minor annoyance

Specifications

BrandOptics
Model213077
Dimensions & fit
Objective Lens Diameter50 mm
Item Weight1.6 pounds
Construction & materials
Material TypeAluminum
ColorBlack
Compatibility & installation
Mounting TypeCantilever Mount
Compatible DevicesRifle
Included components
Unit Count1
Included Componentsitem
Warranty & support
Warranty DescriptionLimited lifetime
Other details
Magnification Minimum6x
Magnification Maximum24x
Sport TypeHunting
Reticle TypeAPRS3 FFP MIL
Night visionNo
Product StyleAPRS3 FFP MIL
Field Of View17.8 Feet
Item Type NameRiflescopes

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
Athlon Optics Midas TAC HD 6-24x50 F1/First Focal Plane 30mm Tube Magnifying True…This product4.6 / 51514.0 / 5
UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG4.5 / 53,0004.4 / 5
Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand4.7 / 51,5004.3 / 5
PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty4.4 / 51,1004.3 / 5
Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield4.5 / 59004.3 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the Optics 213077

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Is the Athlon Midas TAC HD a first or second focal plane scope?

It is a first focal plane (FFP) scope, so the APRS3 MIL reticle's subtensions stay accurate across the full 6-24x zoom range.

How does the zero stop perform in practice?

Reviewers reported the zero stop returning precisely to zero every time, with tracking that matched their turret clicks.

What rifles have reviewers used it on?

Owners mentioned mounting it on .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor rifles for both hunting and long-range target shooting.