set and forget bombproof scope

[bnsafe]

hey guys, I dont and will not dial a scope. so, I am looking for something I can sight in, and it will stay where I left it, with covered turrets. currently looking at either a trijicon accupoint 3x9x40 that weights 14.3 oz, trijicon credo 3x9x40 that is 17.2 oz I think, and a shv 3x10x42 that weighs 22.3 oz. trijicon is right at half the price and weighs less so leaning toward those. but, Im looking for a bombproof set and forget semi light weight scope.
other question is is the accupoint and credo built the same. They are cheaper and lighter but again I want to know its where I left it.

 

[bnsafe]

I guess I should add I would love to have an american made scope and currently use the leupold freedom 3x9x50. but, Ive heard bad stuff bout them holding zero. I really do like the scope and havnt had any issues, but seems like it could be an issue maybe.
also, what rings do I want. currently have talleys and like them, but I want this to set and forget.

 

[Bubblehide]

You may want to read the scope tests in the "long range hunting" forum here on Rokslide. They are stickies atcthe top.

 

[Corvus Corax]

From the models you mentioned my only experience is with the SHV (simple duplex non illuminated). It has proven so far to be very reliable. It has held zero for over three years. It has survived being strapped to well used packs and sliding off truck tailgates. I put a tether on the elevation turret cap to prevent me from losing it when dialing elevation. I’ve performed my own box tests and dialing/return to zero tests, and it passed to the best of my shooting skill and the capability of the rifle it was mounted on. It’s not made in USA but instead Japan through Light Optical Works. Good luck with your search.

 

[DenimChicken]

The Credo’s have fared well in the testing mentioned above. I have a Tenmile, and bought a Credo based on how happy I am with it and the promising results of the drop tests.

 

[morgaj1]

I have 3 Accupoints and 1 Credo. All have 4 have been stellar - reliable, lightweight, great glass. The Credo is on my 15yo son's rifle and one of the Accupoints is on my AR15 that I use for hogs. Both of these guns go through hell and the Trijicons have yet to flinch.

 

[bnsafe]

thanks all. appreciate it.

 

[Crow Hunter TN]

The 3-9x40 Credo is made in Japan at LOW and has an etched reticle and LED illumination.

The Accupoint is final assembled in the U.S. and has a wire reticle with fiber optic and tritium for illumination.

I have several of the Credo 3-9 scopes and I like them. The reticle stays visible to me in all legal shooting light conditions I have tried them in without needing the illumination.

If I were starting over again, I might go accupoint. That fiber optic dot is pretty nice to have based on one that a friend has. The duplex on the accupoint is noticeably thicker and more visible without counting the fiber optic dot.

I went with the Credo to get the Mil/Mil reticle and dials and I don't know that it is really that much of a benefit for me since I don't really need to dial where I hunt.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Leupold vx3 scopes have worked well for me.

 

[Runningwater]

I have had great luck with my accupoint. Fwiw I've only had one issue with a Leopold and still have many - I don't dial though.

 

[Marble]

The nightforce, from all accounts and personal experiences, it as reliable as it gets. The SHV model seems to fit what the OP is looking g for, with the exception of the weight difference. For me, I'll take a weight penalty for reliability.

Years ago, it was very common to put a gun away after season, get it out to shoot it months later, and have it not be on zero. This hasn't been my experience with more modern scopes. They have been very tough and reliable. I haven't had a scope loose zero in years. I've primarily been using a Vortex, but also have Leopold, nightforce (my favorite) nikon and bushnel.

I am carefully with them, but they go in and out of trucks, 4 wheelers and scabbards on horses.

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