Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x44 (SFP) or Tenmile 3-18x44 (FFP) for Backcountry Rifle

[jreyna]

I'm trying to decide between my Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x44 (SFP) and my Tenmile 3-18x44 (FFP) for my backcountry rifle this season. I’ve historically run a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 (SFP), but moved on to something with a capped windage turret.

If you had to choose between the two, which would you run? This rifle will be strapped to my pack as I hike all over creation, and I don’t plan on taking shots at elk-sized game beyond 400 yards. At the range, I’ll reach out to 700ish yards (why I added magnification). I know the Tenmile 3-18x44 is a Rokslide favorite, but I’m a bit concerned about the reticle’s performance in low light.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I have both. Ran the 2.5-15 this year. I think SFP for hunting is solid. I try and dial where I can and not hold over so not having FFP doesn’t bother me.

If I’m not mistaken both did well on drop tests.

 

[8404]

I have both. Ran the 2.5-15 this year. I think SFP for hunting is solid. I try and dial where I can and not hold over so not having FFP doesn’t bother me.

If I’m not mistaken both did well on drop tests.

But do you dial for wind?

 

[jreyna]

I don’t dial for wind, just elevation.

 

[8404]

I don’t dial for wind, just elevation.

So you hold for wind?

Do you ever touch your magnification?

 

[Tahoe1305]

But do you dial for wind?

I haven’t yet outside of shooting matches. Most of those I hold and use FFP scopes.

The shots I take on game aren’t far enough to dial for wind. If I hold I hold just left or right of vitals. I’ve never held more than 6” which is easy enough to do without sub-tensions.

That said, if I was taking a shot that was so far where wind was a factor (600-1000yds is maybe), chances are I’d be at 15x and sub-tensions would be true.

 

[bruno747]

All of one opinion here, but I have no trouble with the tenmile hx 3-18 reticle at low light. The thick bars on the outer edges of the reticle give me plenty of reference for low magnification short range shots. Any longer and the FFP zoom in factor on the reticle addresses any precision issues. Then there is also the illumination if needed but I use it extremely rarely.

I just received the custom 280ai I ordered about a year ago and just mounted a new tenmile hx on it this evening. This will be my elk and deer rig for the foreseeable future.

 

[Matt5266]

Id use the Tenmile