*Tracking performed*Credo 4-16x50 initial thoughts

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Euro Optics are closing these out at 599 so I decided to jump. I was waiting to buy the 2.5-15 as it ticked every box for me. This one does as well although I didn't really want a 50mm obj for mounting height purposes. But for the difference in price, I'll make it work. Same reticle, same illum, SFP, MRAD.

It weighs 25.4 oz, so it's a lightweight :LOL: 14.5" long with the diopter out a ways for my crappy vision.
Has full illumination across the reticle.
10 step power to reticle with off in-between every step.
The reticle has a center dot which I like. Check the Trijicon site for reticle subtension.
Has a capped windage that resets.
Has zero stop which is super easy. Loosen 3 small cap screws, drop the ring down, spin until it stops against the adjustment ring, lock it down. Takes about 15 seconds.
Turrets have good detents although I'd prefer a bit "snappier" on the elevation.
Mag ring comes with a small knob to assist with movement.

I am waiting for rings and time to get it dialed in. It is going on a T3 with Warne direct mounts. I am ditching the MT rail as I don't need 20 moa extra elevation.

*Tracking*

Unfortunately I didn't get pics, my mistake. I made a tracking target from a large piece of cardboard. A 1" dot on the bottom, a straight line 36" long with another 1" dot. I leveled the line and shot prone from 100yds.

After sight in I fired 10 shots at the bottom spot on the tracking target. The group was right at 1.5". I set the zero stop then spun the elevation turret until it stopped. I did this 6 or 8 times, dialed 10 mils and fired 3 rounds. Spun the turret the same way again and fired another 3. The scope tracked true with the last group a bit over an inch.

That was all the shooting I did for the day (28 rounds). One thing I discovered; after not shooting this gun for maybe two years, the recoil was getting to me (7RM). I don't recall it being so harsh, or maybe I'm just turning into a wuss lol. Same load, heavier scope, just no fun.

And no, I didn't perform a Form drop test. I'll go with his test of the Tenmile as good enough for me.

The only thing I don't like is the higher mounting which required me to install a moveable cheek piece. It's fine but I would have preferred something 42-44.

Really wish I had gotten pics but it is what it is.
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Update pic; Warne direct mount mediums, .045 clearance.
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i almost got a credo but ended up ordering a second tenmile as seems too good to be true for the price. for an extra 140 the extra mag was a plus for me. they are form drop test approved so hopefully these will last me a long time.
 

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I have this exact model coming in the mail. Why did you opt against the 20 moa rail? I'm debating how to mount it. Going on a bergara b14 270
 
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I have this exact model coming in the mail. Why did you opt against the 20 moa rail? I'm debating how to mount it. Going on a bergara b14 270
Don't need it. The particular load I'm shooting is about 500 yds max.
 
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Finally got to put it to use today. Updated the original post.
 
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Only thing I can think of is usually I have my 7/08 along and swap between the two. But it wasn't a ton of fun, no.
 

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I’m excited about these Trijicons. I jumped on a Tenmile 3-18 from EuroOptic that shows up today. At those kinds of prices I just couldn’t resist.
I ordered that scope just now. I’ve been waffling back and forth I figured if I waited too long I’d miss it and regret it. Smoking deal and I’ve been looking for something like that for my Kimber Mountain ascent 300wm.
 

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I ordered that scope just now. I’ve been waffling back and forth I figured if I waited too long I’d miss it and regret it. Smoking deal and I’ve been looking for something like that for my Kimber Mountain ascent 300wm.
I haven’t had a chance to shoot with it yet but I have it mounted up. First impressions are good.
 
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Thanks for the update and the tracking info! I had to go to the hi mount sportsmatch rings on my tenmile and would prefer the lower set up like your picture with the Warne rings. Do the Warne have the recoil pin as well?

Here is how mine sits.4C0D5710-1DA9-4E02-87D7-CF9581935996.jpeg0D1060AD-D684-4979-9440-FE5FE968CE25.jpeg
 
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The Warnes do have a recoil pin.
Measuring Clearance and specs compared to what I have in the tenmile, looks like you are at 3.684mm of clearance with the Warne rings. Seems ideal height. Do you feel like you need to add a cheek riser?

Checking specs on the Warne site and sure enough SM and Warne measure the height differently.

Sportsmatch is 13mm(t084) that includes the dovetail clamp portion for medium rings that hit the barrel on my tenmile. The Warne measure without the clamp at .460” or 11.684mm measuring the base has to be about 3mm so the medium Warne is 14.684mm. The hi SM (HT073) is 20mm.

Sharing what I found if anyone cares..
 
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Measuring Clearance and specs compared to what I have in the tenmile, looks like you are at 3.684mm of clearance with the Warne rings. Seems ideal height. Do you feel like you need to add a cheek riser?

Checking specs on the Warne site and sure enough SM and Warne measure the height differently.

Sportsmatch is 13mm(t084) that includes the dovetail clamp portion for medium rings that hit the barrel on my tenmile. The Warne measure without the clamp at .460” or 11.684mm measuring the base has to be about 3mm so the medium Warne is 14.684mm. The hi SM (HT073) is 20mm.

Sharing what I found if anyone cares..
I did. The comb sits pretty low on the Tikka stock for me. I didn't with a 44mm scope, which is the reason I wasn't looking at a 50. But the price was too good to pass on.

I measured under the lowest part of the bell and have .045 clearance. I'll let you do the math conversion to mm 😁
 

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I did. The comb sits pretty low on the Tikka stock for me. I didn't with a 44mm scope, which is the reason I wasn't looking at a 50. But the price was too good to pass on.

I measured under the lowest part of the bell and have .045 clearance. I'll let you do the math conversion to mm 😁
I would have preferred a 44 also but the 44mm credo was more expensive than the tenmile HX with the 50. It’s all good, this will go on my mountain ascent 300wm and should fit well. Hoping I can get away with my talley mediums.
 
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