Description
The Athlon Optics Midas Strobe TSR3 Red Dot is a closed tube red dot made for rifles, carbines and shotguns. A sealed tube protects the emitter from rain, mud and debris, and the crisp 2 MOA dot gives you a fine aiming point that works up close and still lets you make accurate shots at longer range.
Athlon Optics Midas Strobe TSR3 Red Dot Overview
Athlon catalogs this sight as the Midas Strobe, part 403064. It has a 25mm objective lens, a 2.8 inch length and weighs about 6.8 ounces with its mount. The center height is listed at 1.57 inches, which puts the dot at a comfortable height over a flat top AR and close to a lower third co-witness with standard height iron sights. The lenses are multi-coated to keep the view bright and true to color, and the sight runs on a single CR2032 battery.
Battery Life and Auto Wake
Athlon rates battery life at up to 50,000 hours. A built in motion sensor shuts the dot down when the rifle sits still and turns it back on the moment you pick it up, so the sight is ready when you need it and the battery lasts much longer.
Closed Tube Design
The tube style housing is the classic layout for a rifle red dot. Both lenses are protected inside the housing, so rain, snow and dust cannot block the emitter the way they can on some open reflex sights. That makes it a smart choice for hunting, truck guns and rifles that see hard weather.
Mounting
The Midas Strobe comes ready for a Picatinny rail. Put it on an AR-15 upper, a pistol caliber carbine, or a rail on a shotgun receiver for turkey and slug hunting. Tighten the mount to spec, then check that your eye lines up naturally with the dot before you go to the range to zero.
Lifetime Warranty
Athlon backs its optics with the Gold Medal Lifetime Warranty. It is transferable, needs no receipt and covers the sight for its life, which is a big plus on a budget friendly red dot.
A Fine 2 MOA Dot
A 2 MOA dot covers about 2 inches at 100 yards. That is small enough to hold precisely on a target at distance, and still quick to pick up when you shoot at close range. If you plan to use the rifle with a magnifier later, a small dot like this one also stays fine and clean when magnified.
Where It Fits Best
The Midas Strobe is a good match for a first AR build, a ranch rifle, or a home defense carbine where you want a dot that is simple to run. Turn it on once, set the brightness, and let the auto wake feature handle the rest. Many owners also use a tube sight like this on a 22 LR trainer so practice sessions feel the same as time spent with the main rifle.
Zeroing Tips
Most rifle and shotgun shooters zero a red dot at 50 or 100 yards, depending on the gun and how it will be used. Start at about 25 yards to get on paper, then move back and fine tune. Fire small groups before each change, and confirm zero with the ammunition you plan to use.
Battery Care
Replace the battery once a year on a defensive gun, even if the dot still looks fine, and keep a spare in your range bag. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth or lens pen, not a shirt tail, to keep the coatings clean. If the dot seems dim or flickers, check the battery and contacts first.
Specifications
- Brand: Athlon Optics
- Model: Midas Strobe, part 403064
- UPC: 813869023727
- Reticle: 2 MOA red dot
- Magnification: 1x
- Objective lens: 25mm
- Battery: CR2032, up to 50,000 hours
- Weight: about 6.8 oz
- Length: about 2.8 in
- Center height: 1.57 in
- Mount: Picatinny rail
Before You Buy
Optics do not require an FFL transfer. Note: our distributor title for this item reads Midas Strobe TSR3 closed site; Athlon lists it as the Midas Strobe red dot sight, part 403064.
Who It Is For
The Athlon Optics Midas Strobe TSR3 Red Dot is a great fit for rifle, carbine and shotgun owners who want a sealed tube red dot with a fine 2 MOA dot and long battery life.
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MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned shop in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Optics do not require an FFL transfer, so the Athlon Optics Midas Strobe TSR3 Red Dot ships straight to your door. Browse our full selection of red dot sights for more optics. For factory details, visit Athlon Optics.
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