Ranging a target with binoculars means estimating distance by eye or grabbing a separate rangefinder — unless your binoculars have a built-in MIL reticle. The Athlon Midas G2 Pro UHD 12x50 is the only sub-$500 binocular with a built-in laser-etched ATBR MIL reticle, independent reticle focus, and reticle leveling indicator, giving hunters and tactical users distance estimation and shot correction data directly through the binocular without carrying additional gear.

Key Features

• ATBR MIL laser-etched reticle in the right eyepiece — clean, unobtrusive 0.2 MIL hash marks extending to 5 MIL, providing holdover and windage references for calling corrections at distance. Sniper's Hide users describe it as giving "just enough data without crowding your view" — precise enough for match use without the clutter that makes reticle binoculars fatiguing during extended glassing
• Independent reticle focus ring lets you sharpen the reticle independently of the main image — critical for shooters who alternate between reticle reading and pure observation throughout a match or stalk
• Reticle leveling adjustment keeps the reticle level as you change the interpupillary distance — an uncommon feature that ensures your MIL references stay accurate regardless of how the binocular sits on your face
• UHD extra-low-dispersion glass with advanced fully multi-coated lenses and ESP dielectric coating on phase-corrected BAK-4 roof prisms — bright, color-true images with 99%+ light reflectance through the prism assembly. A Coldboremiracle field test found the Midas G2 Pro "downright surprised" them with clear, clean images on deer at several miles
• 12x magnification with a 50mm objective — enough reach to spot trace, read mirage, and evaluate targets at distance, with a 50mm objective that gathers sufficient light for dawn and dusk glassing. The 281-foot field of view at 1,000 yards keeps target acquisition manageable
• Magnesium alloy chassis — argon purged, fully waterproof, and built to handle the field conditions that competition and backcountry hunting demand

Ideal For

PRS and NRL spotters who need to call corrections in real time — the ATBR MIL reticle lets you read wind holds and elevation corrections directly through the binocular without switching to a spotting scope. At $499.99, the Midas G2 Pro is the most affordable reticle binocular with UHD-class glass — competitors like the Bushnell Match Pro offer a reticle but with significantly poorer glass quality, while the Steiner M80r costs $200+ more.

Long-range hunters who glass and range from a tripod in open western terrain — the 12x magnification and MIL reticle let you estimate range and plan holdover without pulling out a separate device, adding speed to shot decisions when the opportunity is brief.

Midas G2 Pro vs. standard Midas G2 UHD 12x50: Both share the same UHD glass, ESP dielectric coatings, and optical train. The PRO adds the ATBR MIL reticle, reticle focus ring, and reticle leveling adjustment at a $40 premium and 3.5 ounces of additional weight (32 oz vs 28.5 oz). If you don't need a reticle, the standard Midas G2 UHD 12x50 saves weight and money.