Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44mm Field Eval Q&A

[awcopeland]

FYI, optics planet has these scopes on sale right now. Until the end of the month you can use code JANEND for an extra 9% off. Came out to just a touch over $1k w/ shipping and tax.

 

[rrbailey]

FYI, optics planet has these scopes on sale right now. Until the end of the month you can use code JANEND for an extra 9% off. Came out to just a touch over $1k w/ shipping and tax.

I see they’re drastically marked down - didn’t see if Trijicon is discontinuing or updating and OP needs to purge current inventory for the new models?

 

[rileybassman]

I see they’re drastically marked down - didn’t see if Trijicon is discontinuing or updating and OP needs to purge current inventory for the new models?

They have been on really good sales off and on since black Friday

 

[rrbailey]

They have been on really good sales off and on since black Friday

Noted and thank you!

 

[eoperator]

- didn’t see if Trijicon is discontinuing or updating and OP needs to purge current inventory for the new models?

I see they have a new 5-25x50 ffp moa out.

29.5oz 14.25" moa only

 

[Shortschaf]

If you have a 20MOA rail like most long range guys are using then it is ABOSOLUTELY necessary to make sure the reticle is not only plumb to the scope base/turret and the Earth by using a plumb bob, but also to the gun or whatever device that has elevation built into it.

This is incorrect (or unknowingly misleading)

The presence of a canted rail has no affect on how the scope should/shouldn't be level with the rifle

 

[khuber84]

Just for the occasional measurement and maybe 1 in 10 stages where you may not have time to dial. Would be just fine without a tree 95% of the time, and even when you do "need" it, you could probably do without it.

My newest competition based optic has no tree, it's a TT 7-35 jtac reticle. It's an amazing scope optically and the tangibles are quite good too. The reticle is very thin and pretty much useless below 10x, I traditionally run 18-22X in matches anymore. There has been one stage in the last 9 matches I've shot where dialing wasn't an option, yes my tree scope helped there. I'm still certain I would have acquired all of near all the points without a tree.

 

[RockChukkar]

FYI, optics planet has these scopes on sale right now. Until the end of the month you can use code JANEND for an extra 9% off. Came out to just a touch over $1k w/ shipping and tax.

$991.68 delivered. Thanks!

 

[huntnful]

Drove 1450 miles with my gun and Tenmile just laying across the back seat, no case. Then 50 miles down some trash super bumpy roads. Didn’t even shoot when I got to the hunt. First bullet out of it at 605 yards was about perfect. Quartering to me and I was slightly higher in elevation.

And the second bullet out of it later that evening, after way more super bumpy roads, was 472 yards. Another just about perfect shot. This scope is very reliable and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

 

[NSI]

You are not praised enough for being a phenomenal shot as measured by real-world first-round impacts on steel and animals. The performance you achieve is what most hunters believe they can accomplish but seldom can. Congratulations on your competence, which I'm sure is hard won.

-J

 

[huntnful]

You are not praised enough for being a phenomenal shot as measured by real-world first-round impacts on steel and animals. The performance you achieve is what most hunters believe they can accomplish but seldom can. Congratulations on your competence, which I'm sure is hard won.

-J

I appreciate that J! I just try to stack the odds in my favor with high BC bullets going fast, legit zeros on my rifles, good confirmed data at long range, plenty of range time, and good stable shooting positions in the field.
This was the setup for the shots. I pack a 4oz rear bag everywhere. No reason to compromise a shooting position if you don't have to.

I have certainly missed a few shots as well. I've missed a buck at 940 yards and one at 840 yards. Both follow up shots lead to killing both bucks. I took both of those initial shots with full confidence also though. So it certainly happens, especially as the range gets extended and even the smallest things start to compound.

 

[khuber84]

3160 with a 180 eldm, is that a 28N or 7/300 norma? That's fast.

 

[huntnful]

3160 with a 180 eldm, is that a 28N or 7/300 norma? That's fast.

7-300 Norma Improved with 83.5gr. H1000. I just took them over 3300 with N570 yesterday. Might shoot N570 during hunting season if it keeps good groups at distance.

 

[khuber84]

N570 was the magic sauce in my 300nmi. I'm sure it'll play nicely with your 7mm too!

 

[huntnful]

N570 was the magic sauce in my 300nmi. I'm sure it'll play nicely with your 7mm too!

Oh yeah. It’s a great powder. It’s just rough on the throat in the 7-300. I already shot out a barrel with it. But was being pretty aggressive trying to gather data fast.

 

[khuber84]

Oh yeah. It’s a great powder. It’s just rough on the throat in the 7-300. I already shot out a barrel with it. But was being pretty aggressive trying to gather data fast.

For sure! It's rough on any bore size less than 338!

 

[mickythekid]

I think part of it is the vast majority of animals are shot at ranges that do not require dialing or BDC reticles. Features like FFP and dialing are desirable features, but not of value to all, or perhaps even most. Many just need a reliable point and shoot sight. In the narrow list of things that work should (IMO) be a simple, relatively lightweight option, if it exists. Ex: Trijicon Credo 3-9x40. Capped low profile dials, 17oz?
I have a Kimber MT I use for most backcountry elk and mule deer hunts in the Rockies, it’s been to S. Africa for plains game, hunted hogs, and eastern whitetails. Not once have I needed to dial, or even use much magnification. Not that I’m against the longer range hunting, just don’t seem to need it. I do want an absolutely reliable scope. I don’t disagree that FFP, dialing scopes are more capable, but sometimes an individual just wants a simple, reliable option. Since this was all placed in the long range section perhaps I’m wrong to anticipate or suggest that here.

edit: it would be informative to have a better understanding of reliable options. SWFA 3-9 or 6x, NXS 2-10, and what else?

I've been contemplating putting iron sights on my deer rifle for this exact reason. If there aren't many good hunting scope options, and the ones that exist are either expensive or heavy, maybe irons are the better option for deer hunters out to 300 yrds.

 

[atmat]

I've been contemplating putting iron sights on my deer rifle for this exact reason. If there aren't many good hunting scope options, and the ones that exist are either expensive or heavy, maybe irons are the better option for deer hunters out to 300 yrds.

The vast majority of people can’t shoot irons out to 300.

 

[jamesmc8]

I've been contemplating putting iron sights on my deer rifle for this exact reason. If there aren't many good hunting scope options, and the ones that exist are either expensive or heavy, maybe irons are the better option for deer hunters out to 300 yrds.

What about a very simple BDC Reticle. Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 runs $300-350 and has a nice basic holdover reticle that make it an effective option out to 400 yards. I run the Credo 3-9x40 which has 0.5 mil hash marks to the same effect.

 

[mickythekid]

Drove 1450 miles with my gun and Tenmile just laying across the back seat, no case. Then 50 miles down some trash super bumpy roads. Didn’t even shoot when I got to the hunt. First bullet out of it at 605 yards was about perfect. Quartering to me and I was slightly higher in elevation.

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And the second bullet out of it later that evening, after way more super bumpy roads, was 472 yards. Another just about perfect shot. This scope is very reliable and I have nothing but good things to say about it.
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Dude, what is that bipod?