Athlon Midas HMR

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Leupold VX-5HD

Athlon Midas HMR

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Leupold VX-5HD

Athlon Midas HMR

Introducing the Midas HMR HD riflescope line—crafted by hunters, for hunters! This exceptional scope features HD glass and advanced fully multi-coated optics, ensuring crisp and bright images for both short and long-range shots. Built from a one-piece tube of aircraft-grade aluminum, it guarantees precise and accurate performance throughout the day. The Midas HMR HD includes capped elevation and windage turrets to protect your zero from unintentional adjustments, providing confidence in every shot. With a 0.25 MOA click value and a total of 60 MOA adjustment, you can easily fine-tune your aim. The parallax adjustment ranges from 10 yards to infinity, catering to a variety of shooting situations. The illuminated reticle enhances visibility during low-light conditions, making it ideal for dawn and dusk hunting. The fully multi-coated optics effectively reduce reflected light, significantly increasing light transmission for a brighter image compared to standard lenses.

Leupold VX-5HD

When I set out for a week in the Rockies, I needed a scope that could handle both close-range shots and extend to 500 yards. That’s when I decided to try out the Leupold VX-5HD. Its 3-15x magnification felt like the perfect balance—giving me clarity on distant shots without the bulk of a larger scope. What impressed me the most was Leupold’s Twilight Max HD Light Management System, which kept my sight clear even in the low light of early dawn and dusk. Plus, the Custom Dial System (CDS) made adjusting for long shots a breeze. In tough terrain, this scope stood up to it all—proving it’s built for serious hunters looking for reliable performance.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Athlon Midas HMRAthlonBlackBDC600A SFP IRHunting26 OuncesMetal
Leupold VX-5HDLeupoldMatte BlackVX-5HDHunting, Shooting1.5 PoundsAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Athlon Midas HMR2.5-15x100 yards
Leupold VX-5HD4-20x50 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Athlon Midas HMR3.9 inches6:114.9 - 2.5 degreesNo
Leupold VX-5HD3.7 in5:15.2-1.0 degreesNo

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Athlon Midas HMR30mm30mm50mm
Leupold VX-5HD34mm34mm52mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Athlon Midas HMRRifleParallax
Leupold VX-5HDHandgunPicatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Athlon Midas HMR‎BDC 600A SFP IR MOA Glass Etched illuminated30 MOA
Leupold VX-5HDFireDot Duplex75 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Athlon Midas HMRYesYesYes
Leupold VX-5HDYesYesYes

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