Trijicon Accupoint or Credo for backcountry rifle?

[AgentP]

So i ordered the new seekins ph3 in 6.5prc and was sold on getting a Leupold vx5hd because of the weight but recently came across people mentioning issues with it holding zero. I want a scope I don’t have to worry about and have heard of great things about Trijicon. So now my dilemma is deciding on what Trijicon to get. Optics planet is having a great sale on Trijicon so I was trying to decide on either the:
Trijicon AccuPoint TR-26 2.5-12.5x42mm
Or
Trijicon Credo HX CRHX1542 2.5-15x42mm

Both are the same weight pretty much.
Basically I want to be able to take game out to 600 yards. Past that I won’t take a shot. This is my first long range build so I’m not sure what the best magnification would be. Both models come in around the same price. Also do you think 22 oz is too heavy for a backcountry rifle?

Edit:
Also is MOA or MIL better. I know MOA is better for closer and MIL is better for farther shooting

 

[TxLite]

I have both of those and if shooting past 300 is the goal I’m going Credo every time.

The accupoint is mil dot but the turrets are moa. It’s complete nonsense. It’s also capped so not ideal for dialing, and I’d prefer to dial vs do a holdover that far.

Otherwise both are nice scopes.

Also is MOA or MIL better. I know MOA is better for closer and MIL is better for farther shooting

This is complete nonsense. Mil is better for everything. Distance has nothing to do with the price of tea in China. They are both just units of measurement

 

[AgentP]

I have both of those and if shooting past 300 is the goal I’m going Credo every time.

The accupoint is mil dot but the turrets are moa. It’s complete nonsense. It’s also capped so not ideal for dialing, and I’d prefer to dial vs do a holdover that far.

Otherwise both are nice scopes.



This is complete nonsense. Mil is better for everything. Distance has nothing to do with the price of tea in China. They are both just units of measurement

Gotcha. I appreciate it. Would you say the Trijicon is worth the extra weight over the leupold? I’m probably going to get the 42 mm objective trijicon

 

[TreeDog]

I have the mil version of the Credo. Reliability is worth the extra weight. Also mil > moa. I fought it for a long time and decided to try it when I bought this scope. Now I'm working on replacing all of my moa scopes.

 

[AgentP]

I have the mil version of the Credo. Reliability is worth the extra weight. Also mil > moa. I fought it for a long time and decided to try it when I bought this scope. Now I'm working on replacing all of my moa scopes.

My only concern is my brain is hardwired to understand everything in inches, feet and yards especially since I’m a civil engineer and that is my job to work with those units.

 

[AgentP]

I have the mil version of the Credo. Reliability is worth the extra weight. Also mil > moa. I fought it for a long time and decided to try it when I bought this scope. Now I'm working on replacing all of my moa scopes.

Also what specs are your credo?

 

[TxLite]

Gotcha. I appreciate it. Would you say the Trijicon is worth the extra weight over the leupold? I’m probably going to get the 42 mm objective trijicon

Yes, the weight is worth it.

I had the vx5HD and it struggled with return to zero and holding zero. Sold it and purchased a Trijicon tenmile and haven’t had an issue since. There’s a good subforum here for scope field evaluations, where scopes are tested in their ability to hold zero and track properly. Trijicons tend to functional well and leupolds tend to not (not to say there aren’t outliers)

My only concern is my brain is hardwired to understand everything in inches, feet and yards especially since I’m a civil engineer and that is my job to work with those units.

Mil is just a better system. There’s a few helpful threads on here about it in regards to wind holds etc, but the biggest benefit for me personally is that it’s way easier to work in tenths than quarters

 

[TreeDog]

My only concern is my brain is hardwired to understand everything in inches, feet and yards especially since I’m a civil engineer and that is my job to work with those units.

Don't think in inches, cm, etc for either. Think only in mil or moa. X adjustment for Y yards. Mils gives the the option for quick drop and wind brackets as well.

How to use a mil/mil scope-reticle, turrets and proper usage

I have gotten a bunch of requests to write up a "how to" for using mil reticle scoots. In this case the SWFA Milquad reticle. It is the 6x42mm SS with MQ reticle in the pictures, however the process and use is the same as long as you have a scope who's reticle matches the turret adjustments-...

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MK5 HD vs NX8 . . Thoughts?

Correction factors: Rule of thumbs to get close first, and then how to get your actual correction factor for your gun specifically. Standard base (average gun)= 100- 0 200- .5 300- 1 400- 2 500- 3 600- 4 So what happens when you have a combo that shoots faster than 2800’ish fps or slower...

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Start on Page 5 for quick drop

Also what specs are your credo?

Mine is the exact same one you posted about except adjusts in mils.

CR1542-C-2900034 | Trijicon®

Trijicon® products are known for offering legendary reliability, absolute accuracy and industry-leading technology to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military and its allies.

www.trijicon.com

 

[AgentP]

Don't think in inches, cm, etc for either. Think only in mil or moa. X adjustment for Y yards. Mils gives the the option for quick drop and wind brackets as well.

How to use a mil/mil scope-reticle, turrets and proper usage

I have gotten a bunch of requests to write up a "how to" for using mil reticle scoots. In this case the SWFA Milquad reticle. It is the 6x42mm SS with MQ reticle in the pictures, however the process and use is the same as long as you have a scope who's reticle matches the turret adjustments-...

rokslide.com

MK5 HD vs NX8 . . Thoughts?

Correction factors: Rule of thumbs to get close first, and then how to get your actual correction factor for your gun specifically. Standard base (average gun)= 100- 0 200- .5 300- 1 400- 2 500- 3 600- 4 So what happens when you have a combo that shoots faster than 2800’ish fps or slower...

rokslide.com

Start on Page 5 for quick drop


Mine is the exact same one you posted about except adjusts in mils.

CR1542-C-2900034 | Trijicon®

Trijicon® products are known for offering legendary reliability, absolute accuracy and industry-leading technology to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. military and its allies.

www.trijicon.com

How do you feel about the reticle?

 

[TreeDog]

How do you feel about the reticle?

I like it. No issues even in lower light. Haven't used illumination at all. Also like the dot in the middle. I do wish it was first focal plane, but that's another rabbit hole to go down.

 

[rogerdoger]

Just bought a Tikka 6.5 prc, I went for the credo after buddies highly recommended. Can’t wait to get it on the gun and go shoot. Heck of a deal right now, can’t believe they let me use a code to get an additional 10% off.

 

[wyosam]

I’ve got 2 of the Credo in Mil. Fantastic scopes. I really like the reticle. I was hesitant going to heavier scopes on hunting rifles, but the peace of mind has been worth it.


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[mi650]

My only concern is my brain is hardwired to understand everything in inches, feet and yards especially since I’m a civil engineer and that is my job to work with those units.

1 MOA does not equal 1 inch. MOA & Mil are both measurements of angle. There a few scopes that measure in inches, but if you're using MOA, you really should get yourself to understand the angles.

Having said all that, I'd get the Credo. But also I'd get the 56mm instead of 42, sacrificing a little bit of weight for better light gathering. JMHO.