Trijicon Credo 4-16×50 review

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Hey everyone, Wondering if anyone has updates on these trijicon scopes? I am seriously looking at the tenmile or credo. It will be used for hunting and dialling at the range. Just wondering how they compare to similar scopes in that class


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Hey everyone, Wondering if anyone has updates on these trijicon scopes? I am seriously looking at the tenmile or credo. It will be used for hunting and dialling at the range. Just wondering how they compare to similar scopes in that class


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Any comparison with the Zeiss 4-16? I’ve been looking at both.
You guys might want to check the scope evals at the top of the Long Range forum:
 
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Thanks for the reply. Does anyone know if that scope has a zero lock? Review doesn’t say


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If you are asking about the Tenmile, it may depend on which one, they are either capped or have a zerostop
 

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Spent a week in MT hunting. Whether in/out of horse scabbard, hiking on/off trail, I didn't have any issues. I took a pretty good "semi-controlled" tumble down steep scree hill side with my Tenmile...turret didn't move.

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That’s good to know, I have held off with the ZEISS for a non locking zero with that worry of it spinning and a quick shot and not realizing it, how do you like the scope?


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We had a 4-16x50 credo and a 3-18x50 tenmile in alaska moose hunting this year. Both scope got the crap kicked out of them and held zero. Never had an issue with the elevation turrets moving.
 

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How is the low light performance on the credo 2.5-15 vs the nxs 2.5-10? Anybody have personal experience with the two? I’m stuck between these two at the moment and having a hard time justifying the extra $600 on the Nxs with everything I’ve read about the credo.
 
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How is the low light performance on the credo 2.5-15 vs the nxs 2.5-10? Anybody have personal experience with the two? I’m stuck between these two at the moment and having a hard time justifying the extra $600 on the Nxs with everything I’ve read about the credo.
Not the 2.5-15 but I also picked up a 3-18×50 Tenmile that I've run hard this season. It's on my primary crossover LR/hunting rifle.
I spent a lot of time in deep dark timber stalking whitetail this season, and with the illumination on low I had no problem seeing deer even after legal shooting hours, a guy could get in trouble if not paying attention to the regs.
I shot this buck at first light last week, I'm loving these Trijicons for hunting
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How is the low light performance on the credo 2.5-15 vs the nxs 2.5-10? Anybody have personal experience with the two? I’m stuck between these two at the moment and having a hard time justifying the extra $600 on the Nxs with everything I’ve read about the credo.
I have the credo 2.5-15. The scope does better than the reticle in low light. No problems at all seeing in low light. But the reticle is a little fine so it can be tough to see. So I just turn the illumination on low starting around sunset/ rise and leave it on until dark. I carry a couple extra batteries with me and they’re dirt cheap so this is an easy fix for me. Love everything else about the scope tho
 

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Not the 2.5-15 but I also picked up a 3-18×50 Tenmile that I've run hard this season. It's on my primary crossover LR/hunting rifle.
I spent a lot of time in deep dark timber stalking whitetail this season, and with the illumination on low I had no problem seeing deer even after legal shooting hours, a guy could get in trouble if not paying attention to the regs.
I shot this buck at first light last week, I'm loving these Trijicons for hunting
I like those Tenmiles as well. Just a little heavier than I'm wanting to go on this build. Looks great on your rifle though.
I have the credo 2.5-15. The scope does better than the reticle in low light. No problems at all seeing in low light. But the reticle is a little fine so it can be tough to see. So I just turn the illumination on low starting around sunset/ rise and leave it on until dark. I carry a couple extra batteries with me and they’re dirt cheap so this is an easy fix for me. Love everything else about the scope tho
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. I plan to use this rifle for western hunting as well, which would require the batteries to be removed. Any experience with the NXS for comparison?
 
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I have an NX8 and a few Trijicons. In my opinion, the glass is better on the Trijicons, slightly better contrast which gives better low-light performance.
Yeah I had an NX8 4-32 for about 6 months, I was really unimpressed with it especially for a $2100 optic
 

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With the 4-16x50, what reticle are you guys running? SFP? MRAD or MOA dot? How’s it for visibility without illumination in brush/timber?
 

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I was at the range with mine , HX green dot , and the dot is so small and the illumination doesn't work during the day . Not sure if I'm doing something wrong , but I'm not liking this reticule . Hard to see the dot or the crosshairs .
 

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I was at the range with mine , HX green dot , and the dot is so small and the illumination doesn't work during the day . Not sure if I'm doing something wrong , but I'm not liking this reticule . Hard to see the dot or the crosshairs .
I have the MRAD center dot reticle and found the same as you. Spent a little time at the range focusing the reticle and it is much better. I have to admit that I am not a fan of center dots, would much prefer that same reticle with a crosshair.
 

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Not the 2.5-15 but I also picked up a 3-18×50 Tenmile that I've run hard this season. It's on my primary crossover LR/hunting rifle.
I spent a lot of time in deep dark timber stalking whitetail this season, and with the illumination on low I had no problem seeing deer even after legal shooting hours, a guy could get in trouble if not paying attention to the regs.
I shot this buck at first light last week, I'm loving these Trijicons for hunting
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Did you use the Credo or Tenmile on this buck? I'm concerned the 4x is too high for close in shots?
 
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