The Athlon Neos HMR 3-9×50 BDC500 Illuminated MOA Riflescope is a second-focal-plane hunting scope with a bold 50mm objective for dawn and dusk (brand part no. 216023). Its BDC500 reticle gives bullet-drop reference points, and the illuminated version makes the aiming point easy to pick up in low light. The scope is nitrogen purged, fully multi-coated and waterproof. The Athlon 3-9x range suits woods and field work alike.

Key Specifications

• Magnification is 3-9x, a classic hunting range that covers close brush shots and longer field distances.
• The objective lens is 50mm, which gathers more light for dawn and dusk hunts.
• The tube diameter is 1 inch, the standard size for most rings and bases.
• The reticle is the BDC500 second-focal-plane MOA reticle with illumination, giving drop references that stay a constant size.
• Eye relief is 4.37 to 3.78 inches, a forgiving distance that helps with recoil.
• Field of view is 32 to 10.7 feet at 100 yards, wide enough to find game quickly at low power.
• Parallax is fixed at 100 yards, so the image stays clean at typical hunting distances.
• Adjustments are 0.25 MOA per click, a standard value for precise zeroing.
• The scope is 12.7 inches long and weighs 18 ounces, a manageable package for a hunting rifle.
• It is nitrogen purged, fully multi-coated and waterproof, so it resists fogging and keeps a bright image in wet weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does BDC500 mean? BDC500 is the bullet-drop compensating reticle in this model, with holdover marks that you match to your load, set in the second focal plane.

Is it good for low light? The 50mm objective, fully multi-coated glass and illuminated reticle are all aimed at low-light hunting.

Is it waterproof? Yes. Athlon describes the scope as sealed, nitrogen purged and waterproof.

Buy the Athlon Neos HMR 3-9×50 BDC500 Illuminated MOA Riflescope

A 3-9×50 with a drop reticle and illumination is a practical choice for deer season and general hunting. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping, and see more gun scopes for your rifles.