Trijicon, Nightforce, Maven, or ? For Durability

[Physical_Wind954]

Background: Last year while on a hunt in the mountains I had my Leupold VX3HD aquire a wandering zero...Now I'm digging down the rabbit hole of durable scopes. I really like the idea of the Trijicon Accupoint ($550ish new), but am wondering if this is actually a good idea strictly based on the fact that I cannot find too many people who use them.

Use case: I would be mounting it on a Tikka T3x 6.5cm chopped to 18". Typical use case would be 50-400 yards (average is probably between 150-200 yards) shots on white tail and mulies in Western Montana. Possiblity of elk if I stumble upon something I can shoot and haven't filled that tag yet, but this is not the rifle I would take looking for elk.

Finally my question: Given the above, would a 3-9x40 Trijicon Accupoint be reasonable and good enough for this usage or should I step up to either an Nightforce or Maven? I know if I were to do that I would need to double my budget, which I can do, but I don't want to spend that much on a scope if I don't need to.

I appreciate your time and look forward to any any all suggestions.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Why do you feel the need for a variable power scope for 50-400 yards?

If that was my use case, the SWFA fixed 6 in MIL is the scope to buy here.

 

[Physical_Wind954]

That is an option that I considered, I just liked that the accupoint was 7oz lighter. I also have been watching SWFA's sight for a couple of months and they have been sold out this whole time.

 

[Matt5266]

Agree SWFA is the easy button here..... and even cheaper

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Accupoint is a great scope and should be plenty more durable than the Leupold. I really liked my 3-9 Credo as well but a little more weight.