Rifle Scopes Athlon Midas TAC

[JT1178]

Fixing to buy a Bergara HMR pro and looking for the right glass to accommodate this this rifle.
I will be using it to hunt, shoot steel, and shoot some matches. Wanting a “do all gun” not really into collecting safe queens.

I know the rule of thumb is spend around the same for glass as the rifle. I’ve looked at the similar priced scopes as the $1500 rifle and always go back to the tac.

Please help me spend my money wisely!!!

 

[HellsCanyonArmory]

Used and sold a dozen on customer rifles. Great scopes for the price and they have all tracked good, got 2 more on the way and one of them is for the wife’s 280AI. No hesitations on my end.

Mike

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The Midas TAC scopes are probably the best quality buy in a scope these days. For what they offer, and the quality they are and at the price they are it's tough to best it

 

[steve123]

Like most FFP scopes with finer line thickness, not the best for hunting in low light on low power, more so without illumination.

I'd rather use the Ares BTR's if hunting is higher up on the priority list. Especially the 2.5-15 with hunting in mind, though the 4.5-27 isn't bad at all on 4.5x.

 

[just browsing]

The reticle is a bit on the fine side for hunting but otherwise, as has already been said, they are tough to beat for the money.

 

[L8N137]

im also looking at getting the midas tac. seems reasonable for the price

 

[dirthead1]

After reading lots of positive reviews on the Midas Tac, I ordered a 6-24 from Camerland earlier today.

 

[JT1178]

After reading lots of positive reviews on the Midas Tac, I ordered a 6-24 from Camerland earlier today.

Let’s know your take on it when you get it in.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

That center dot is miniscule. It's the one thing that keeps me from buying one.

 

[HellsCanyonArmory]

Little soap box moment incoming.... take it for what it cost you

I think the feature set of the Midas Tac is perfect for a hunting scope. I must be in the minority but I absolutely abhor the combination illumination/parallax knob combo on my hunting scopes. Had an Ares BTR and you really had to put an effort in to fine tune the parallax out in cold weather with gloves, even without gloves its difficult. Give me a solo or at minimum big easy to find and handle parallax knob please. I’ve also never once used illumination on a hunt.

I’ve also killed close to a dozen animals inside 100 yards with FFP scopes over the last 8 years and never once struggled with a small reticle. At that distance POA needs to be what? Less than 10MOA....? I could do that with a peep sight and no front post.... maybe ha

In the end use what you think you need for peace of mind or whatever gives you confidence!

Mike

 

[Dthomas3523]

Fixing to buy a Bergara HMR pro and looking for the right glass to accommodate this this rifle.
I will be using it to hunt, shoot steel, and shoot some matches. Wanting a “do all gun” not really into collecting safe queens.

I know the rule of thumb is spend around the same for glass as the rifle. I’ve looked at the similar priced scopes as the $1500 rifle and always go back to the tac.

Please help me spend my money wisely!!!

That rule of thumb is outdated. Nowadays it’s recommended to “buy the best optic you can comfortably afford.”

Generally speaking, with modern rifles, you can get away spending less on the rifle and more on glass if your budget allows.

If you can afford $1500 glass without sacrificing ammo/training/bill money, don’t be looking to save a penny with $500 glass.

Not taking anything away from the Midas Tac for its features vs price point. But it ain’t gonna compare favorably to a $1500 optic.

If you can afford it, I’d be looking into a Cronus or Mark 5. Even an ares etr.