Athlon Optics Midas TAC GEN2 UHD 5-30×56 APRS16 FFP IR MIL

The Athlon Midas TAC GEN2 UHD 5-30×56 APRS16 FFP IR MIL pairs UHD extra-low-dispersion glass and a 34mm tube with 30 MIL of elevation travel, an illuminated FFP reticle, and a precision zero stop — delivering the optical clarity, adjustment range, and low-light capability that long-range precision shooting demands without crossing $750. The UHD tier sits above the HD models in the Midas TAC lineup, adding a larger 56mm objective, a wider 34mm tube for more internal travel, illumination for dawn/dusk shooting, and extra-low-dispersion glass that pushes resolution and color fidelity closer to premium European optics.

Key Features

• UHD extra-low-dispersion glass with advanced fully multi-coated lenses and XPL protective coating delivers bright, color-true images with minimal chromatic aberration — the UHD glass is a step above the HD tier, using extra-low-dispersion elements for sharper edge-to-edge resolution and better color correction
• 30 MIL total elevation and 23 MIL total windage adjustment in a 34mm tube with 10 MIL per revolution — the larger tube diameter provides significantly more internal adjustment range than the 30mm HD models, giving you the travel to dial confidently past 1,000 yards without a canted rail
• Precision zero stop returns to your exact zero with a hard, repeatable stop — essential for dialing back after long-range engagements
• 0.1 MIL clicks on the exposed elevation turret are tactile and audible, with tracking that independent testers have verified as dead-on through the full adjustment range
• Capped windage turret prevents accidental bumps in the field while still providing 23 MIL of total correction range
• First focal plane APRS16 MIL illuminated reticle — etched glass with multiple brightness settings for low-light usability at dawn and dusk. Subtensions stay accurate at every magnification, and the illumination can be turned off entirely for daytime use
• 5-30x magnification range with a 6x zoom ratio — 30x gives you the resolution to read mirage, spot splash, and identify targets at extreme distance, while the 56mm objective maintains a bright, usable exit pupil across the power range. The 6x ergo ratio provides more versatility than the 4x ratio on the HD models
• 56mm objective lens gathers more light than the 50mm HD models, extending the usable shooting window into lower-light conditions and producing a brighter image at high magnification
• Side-focus parallax adjustment from 20 yards to infinity — handles everything from mid-range precision work to extreme distance
• 34mm one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube, argon-purged and sealed — waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. The larger tube diameter provides the mechanical foundation for the increased adjustment range

Ideal For

PRS and NRL competitors who want the edge that UHD glass and illumination provide — 30 MIL of elevation travel, a zero stop, and crisp 0.1 MIL clicks deliver the mechanical features that precision rifle competition demands, while 30x magnification and the illuminated reticle give you an advantage in early-morning and late-evening stages. At 30 oz in a 34mm tube, this scope stays competitive on weight while maximizing optical performance.

Long-range precision shooters building around 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 6.5 PRC, or magnum cartridges who need more adjustment range and magnification than a 30mm scope provides — the 34mm tube and 30 MIL of elevation put confident dialups to 1,000+ yards within reach on virtually any cartridge. The UHD glass and FFP reticle let you read conditions and correct at distance with clarity that punches well above this price point.

MIL-system shooters who prefer tenth-MIL clicks and MIL-based holdovers — the 0.1 MIL clicks and APRS16 MIL reticle keep your turrets and reticle in the same language, and the 10 MIL per revolution makes tracking your position on the elevation dial straightforward.

Hunters who also shoot precision rifle — the illuminated reticle and 56mm objective make this scope genuinely usable in the low-light conditions that bookend every hunting day, while the 5x low end and 6x zoom ratio provide enough versatility for field use. The zero stop ensures you can dial for a long shot and return to your hunting zero instantly.