Trijicon Credo 3-9x40 quick look

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Just received this from Euro Optic; Credo 3-9x40 with mil adjustments and mil-square reticle, illuminated. Haven't found much of anything on these while looking for a less obtrusive, set and forget scope.
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12.25" long with diopter set for my eyes, 16.968 oz. Mil adjustments, very basic turret you lift to reset to zero, decent detents, hash marks line up, the turret itself it plastic covered by an aluminum cap.
The reticle is called "mil-square," illuminated, off position between every on position. Illumination becomes visible at 4 in complete darkness and fully visible in light from 7 through 11. The illum lights up through the first 3 squares, or 3 mils. Ret is crisp when adjusted for my vision. Red blooms for me due to a slight astigmatism but that happens with everything red unfortunately. I considered trying the green but wasn't sure how it would look in the woods, not that I use the illum much if at all.
Eye relief is 3" plus just holding it in position. Have to wait until it's mounted to see how it is behind the rifle but it seems very forgiving at this point.
Going to be a while before I can get out and check tracking but will update when I do.


Quick update: Got it mounted to the new T3X in Talley extra lows. Plenty of clearance, no issues with the bolt/mag knob interference. The scope has generous eye relief, I had a solid inch of play where it was good. Weather will keep me off the range for a bit. Yes, even CA has a winter. Sort of:cool:
 

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I just had this delivered with the green duplex. Base and rings on way but looking at it hand holding seems very nice. I like the thin center cross hairs with the light off but can make them green and very thick if needed with illumination.

Seems like it is very good quality.
 

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I have one with the green mil-dot. I like it so far. Can’t say I’ve really tested it yet. My only complaint is the bump on the zoom. When it is over on the right it will bite your thumb when cycling the bolt. Need to see if it can be moved.
 
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I have two and love them. The only issue you may have is with the bolt clearing the throw lever when the scope is on 9X. My CA Mesa bolt hits it. I could put on high rings and barley clear it. Wish Trijicon would have made it a multi-position screw in as they do on other models.
 
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I have one with the green mil-dot. I like it so far. Can’t say I’ve really tested it yet. My only complaint is the bump on the zoom. When it is over on the right it will bite your thumb when cycling the bolt. Need to see if it can be moved.
I want to grind mine off, but don't want to void the warranty. Trijicon kinda screwed the pooch on this.
 
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I've read that complaint about the throw lever elsewhere as well. Guess we'll see when it's mounted.
 
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The CA has a straight bolt, which contributes to the issue. Even on a curved bolt, clearance is minimal. The throw lever has a somewhat shrap edge, so it's sure to get you attention if you work it in a hurry. Once mine is over on about 7.5 power, it's far enough out of the way. Trijicon should have moved it about 1/2" further left or made it multi position.

 
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That or no knob at all. The rings moves freely and smoothly so it's not 100% needed.
 

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I got my Dremel out today, put a cutting blade on it, but just couldn't force myself to cut it off. You are right, it's not needed.

The throw lever is unnecessarily large for that scope. I'd grind it down or cut it off at the next thinner bump. Polish and round off up what's left and a dab of paint or some sharpie will finish it off.

If it were an old first gen vortex you'd need more than that throw lever when it's below 50 degrees out.
 
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I put one of these on my wife’s .243 during the great leupold purge of 2021. I have shot it a little getting it set up and at the range. I like it a lot and have recommend it to a few people. In my opinion it is prefect for someone who is looking for an affordable, dependable, non-dialing scope with a usable reticle for hold overs.

I didn’t notice the throw lever bolt clearance issue on my wife’s Howa .243 in Talley lows. I’ll take a closer look next time I have it out.

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