Another which scope question?

[houser52]

I recently bought a 1:8 Tikka 243. I am shooting the Hornady 108 ELD-M and will using it on coyotes, groundhogs and deer. I mainly hunt open spaces with shots out to 500 yards.

My current scope on this rifle is the Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II and I have no complains except that I want more power and/or clearer image for those longer shots at groundhogs and targets.

I’m also 72 yrs old and my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. More power and/or a clearer image should help to see smaller targetsbetter at longer distances.

The new scopes I’m considering are,

Tract TEKOA 4-16x44 ( Never looked through one but have read mostly positive reviews )

Trijicon Credo 3-9x40 ( I have one on another rifle and like it but still maxed at 9x )

Atholn Argos 2-12x42 ( I have 3 of these on other rifles and like them, no complains )

What would you all recommend? I’m leaning toward the TEKOA.

 

[ericmcd]

From your choices the Credo. There are lots of scope reviews/tests on the long range portion of this form

 

[houser52]

Thanks for your opinion and I like the Credo that I have now.

I’ve read through most of those tests already but looking for opinions from individuals.

 

[KenLee]

I recently bought a 1:8 Tikka 243. I am shooting the Hornady 108 ELD-M and will using it on coyotes, groundhogs and deer. I mainly hunt open spaces with shots out to 500 yards.

My current scope on this rifle is the Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II and I have no complains except that I want more power and/or clearer image for those longer shots at groundhogs and targets.

I’m also 72 yrs old and my eyesight isn’t what it used to be. More power and/or a clearer image should help to see smaller targetsbetter at longer distances.

The new scopes I’m considering are,

Tract TEKOA 4-16x44 ( Never looked through one but have read mostly positive reviews )

Trijicon Credo 3-9x40 ( I have one on another rifle and like it but still maxed at 9x )

Atholn Argos 2-12x42 ( I have 3 of these on other rifles and like them, no complains )

What would you all recommend? I’m leaning toward the TEKOA.

No black flecks everywhere on objective glass of Athlon?

 

[houser52]

No flecks on any of the three that I have.

 

[KenLee]

No flecks on any of the three that I have.

My Helos looks like you lit paper towels on fire inside it. Finally sent it back a couple weeks ago. My tracking said delivered, but no email confirmation of receipt from them.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

If budget were not an option… For absolute image quality, enough “zoom” for your aging vision on small targets that blend in like ground hogs, while still maintaining proven reliability (not constantly chasing a zero) the Minox ZP5 would be the clear winner.

 

[KenLee]

My Helos looks like you lit paper towels on fire inside it. Finally sent it back a couple weeks ago. My tracking said delivered, but no email confirmation of receipt from them.

I stand corrected on the speed of Athlon customer service. New scope was under the front porch swing. Looking at cameras, it was delivered Friday. No call or email, but new scope.

 

[houser52]

Not very many recommendations from the scopes I was considering. I went ahead and ordered the Tract Tekoa 4-16x44 with the BDC reticle.
Lots of positive reviews on other forums. I’ve never tried one so…

Ordered this morning and supposed to be here Wednesday.

 

[Mike D Texas]

Probably a reason they weren’t recommended. Although the Credo would likely have been the best scope in that bunch.


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[houser52]

Probably a reason they weren’t recommended.


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The reason the Tract is not recommended is probably because a “test” was done by an individual on one model of Tract scope.

I find it hard to condemn an entire line of optics because of a non scientific test, if you can call throwing a scoped rifle on the ground time after time a test, and expect something not to break or move.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

The reason the Tract is not recommended is probably because a “test” was done by an individual on one model of Tract scope.

I find it hard to condemn an entire line of optics because of a non scientific test, if you can call throwing a scoped rifle on the ground time after time a test, and expect something not to break or move.

Yeah you haven’t actually read or comprehended what those tests are all about. If you think it’s just about “throwing scopes on the ground” then you are how I used to be, and aren’t learning. Took me a while too

 

[HandgunHTR]

The reason the Tract is not recommended is probably because a “test” was done by an individual on one model of Tract scope.

I find it hard to condemn an entire line of optics because of a non scientific test, if you can call throwing a scoped rifle on the ground time after time a test, and expect something not to break or move.

A bit late to this discussion, but I would have recommended this one if you were leaning towards a Tract. https://tractoptics.com/toric-uhd-3...mrad-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope/
The larger numbers on the turret are great for eyes that aren't as good as they used to be and the reticle is very no-nonsense. It tracks like it is supposed to as well.

In regards to the drop tests, I will agree with @mxgsfmdpx, that there is a lot more to them than just throwing the scope to the ground. That being said, as I have a couple of Tract UHD scopes that I purchased before the testing was done on the one here, I went ahead and performed my own drop tests on one of them. My results were different than what Form got with his. Mine passed. But, as has been mentioned many times, two samples is not in any way statistically relevant. If your rifle lives in a case or safe except for occasional trips where it is well taken care of (I don't want to use the word babied), then you will most likely never have an issue with most scopes, especially if you don't dial. However, if it spends time getting bounced around on a 4-wheeler or the back of a UTV, or you are a klutz like me and drop your stuff or yourself quite a bit in the woods, having a scope that can take the impacts without fail can mean all the difference.

 

[houser52]

Thanks for the reply HTR.

I normally carry a rifle with me everyday while checking pasture fences. I’ve killed a good many coyotes and groundhogs just because I have a rifle with me when I need it. I also have steel targets set up in the pasture out to 500 yards that I normally practice on several times a week.

I’m usually in the old farm truck but occasionally on the 4 wheeler. I certainly don’t abuse my equipment but I also don’t baby them either. I take care of them though.

My Tekoa is out for delivery today. Hopefully I can get it mounted and sighted in later today. If all goes well I’ll be checking fences with it by my side this evening.