Trijicon 3-9x40 Reliability Questions

[Monty3006]

The triangle is much more visible/illuminated than the small dots for the duplex/mildot. So in darker bush as we have here in NZ it's faster acquisition. Also for older eyes he says it's much easier to see vs. the smaller options. He has been the importer for over a decade so he has a lot of experience with these optics and has seen basically no warranty issues with them.

Since most hunting ranges here are 0-300m realistically you can just set a 200m zero and hit anything in front of you. If it's 300m or so then you hold high shoulder shot and drop it into the target easy. No dialing or elaborate holdovers needed. So the post is a good choice for visibility and simplicity. He feels the triangle post is more precise if you do want to dial, but I'm not sure about that as the post could obscure bullet splash on low hits. Anyway, for the ranges I expect to shoot I think it's fine.

I run a Blaser R8 and am thinking of using my Nightforce SHV for dialing hunting situations where I want something heavier. Then swap the Trijicon where I am not interested in dialing and just want something lightweight and simple. NZ hunting conditions can be very hard on equipment. Often rifle being carried for many kms, wet weather, alpine conditions, etc. The scope must be able to take abuse.

That makes sense. I’m in Aus and have hunted NZ a couple of times so know what you’re referring to condition wise.

I actually have my Trijicon on my R8 30-06 and a SHV 3-10 for that barrel also. My logic is the same as yours and think it works well for me.

 

[Southern Lights]

That makes sense. I’m in Aus and have hunted NZ a couple of times so know what you’re referring to condition wise.

I actually have my Trijicon on my R8 30-06 and a SHV 3-10 for that barrel also. My logic is the same as yours and think it works well for me.

Right so I'm on the right track. The plan now is SHV 3-10 with MOAR reticle for LR use on my R8 270 and scope swap to the Trijicon 3-9x40 post for times there are likely short range, bush hunting/dark conditions or lighten the rifle.

Currently using Zeiss HD5 3-15x42 with locking turrets for general use including wallaby control out to 800m. This setup works well but I'd like to get the NF/Trijicon ruggedness. The Zeiss has been a good scope though with no complaints from me. Dials accurate and holds zero in a variety of use so far. But I'd like to get the NF and Trijicon combo perhaps for an increase in ruggedness.

 

[Wacko]

I have been looking for kind of the same thing. The 3-9 accupower with the MOA crosshair - red illumination, looks to be about perfect. Additional "holdovers" like the mildot with "wind dots" down for 10 more moa. Should be good for almost any hunting set up like that. It is 17 ozs though....

Trijicon AccuPower® 3-9x40 Riflescope | Trijicon®

MOA Crosshair w/ Red LED

www.trijicon.com

 

[zion zig zag]

Thanks for the replies. Oddly, Trijicon shows the mildot spec sheet as being in MOA. Must be an error. Running MOA turrets with mildot reticle is partying like it's 1999. Come on Trijicon!

I'll check out the mildot and realize that it's just for use at max power and doing holds.

So the Mil-Dot has an MOA reticle? :https://www.trijicon.com/uploads/pr.../AccuPoint_Mil_Dot_Reticle_TR20-2_TR20-2G.pdf

It looks like the perfect scope for me. Light, zero at 200 and then you have MOA holdovers out to around 400 (for 7mm-08). What other scopes to look at in this range?

 

[DropTyne]

I really hate the Mil Dot scopes are SFP and not FFP. I would gladly take one in a fixed 6x a well.

 

[Trogon]

I got my eye on one of these scopes as well. If anyone sees a deal, throw it up on this thread!

 

[brsnow]

So the Mil-Dot has an MOA reticle? :https://www.trijicon.com/uploads/pr.../AccuPoint_Mil_Dot_Reticle_TR20-2_TR20-2G.pdf

It looks like the perfect scope for me. Light, zero at 200 and then you have MOA holdovers out to around 400 (for 7mm-08). What other scopes to look at in this range?

It is a typo, I reached out to them previously

 

[zion zig zag]

It is a typo, I reached out to them previously

So the holdovers are 1 mil instead of 1 MOA?

That's not nearly as useful.

 

[brsnow]

So the holdovers are 1 mil instead of 1 MOA?

That's not nearly as useful.

Yes

 

[brsnow]

So the holdovers are 1 mil instead of 1 MOA?

That's not nearly as useful.

Thank you for your patronage of Trijicon® products and for your inquiry. I additionally apologize for the delay in getting back to you on this. Our Product Manager has confirmed that the reticle diagram on the website is incorrect. It is a MIL reticle and the numbers on the diagram are correct. They are incorrectly shown as being MOA. They are actually in MIL. We will update the reticle diagram on the website as soon as we can.

 

[Iron ghost]

I got my eye on one of these scopes as well. If anyone sees a deal, throw it up on this thread!

I’m planning on getting the 3-9x40 as well, just haven’t decided if I want the Accupoint or the Credo(which is the new/updated accupower line).
The Credo has better eye relief, the Accupoint is about 4 oz lighter.
I’m leaning towards the Credo, as the rifle I’m putting it on is pretty light and I don’t mind a little additional weight.
Havent decided which reticle, between the standard duplex, mildot or moa hunter. The post reticle is the only one I’ve ruled out.

Lowest prices I’ve found are on eBay, in the $500 range. I’m gonna wait till Black Friday sales before buying though. Hoping to get a good price from a authorized retailer.

 

[Bravo6]

I know this is an old thread, but any updates on this? I had AccuPoints on two Tikka rifles for a couple of years. One of them dropped by one of my kids at a ranch and many trips on very rough roads.

Took them out to check zero, and nope. Way off. One of them was on a QD mount to change between daylight and thermal, but the other one, in Vortex rings, way off. I've lost confidence in these nice little 3-9x AccuPoints. They are a great, lightweight, low light scope that I've been able to shoot hogs with in complete darkness (before I started using thermals).