Reference threads;
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ensive-Carbine
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....he-Civilian-AR
My carbine has recently undergone a bit of tweaking to enhance its long(er) range precision. It started with a barrel change and now includes a scope change - some background on that in the above linked threads. The purpose of this thread is to share my impressions of the Trijicon scope over multiple posts.
The scope has transitioned from a Leupold FX-II Ultralight 2.5x20mm to a Trijicon Credo 3-9x40. Here are two photos of the new BCM SS 410 16-inch barrel and Trijicon scope;
Initial impressions vs. the Leupold 2.5x20mm it replaced;
- The Trijicon on 3x is brighter (expected with the 40mm objective) and shockingly sharper with greater resolution and contrast
- Set to 3x, the eye box is at least as forgiving as the 2.5x20mm (but becomes more constrained at higher magnifications)
- While the 2.5x20mm always has a bit of shadow at the edges even with perfect alignment, the Trijicon is sharply defined
- The reticle is finer (especially the inner sections), which is preferable for the precision work but the outer posts still draw the eye into the center
- The reticle illumination IMO is excellent, though those who want "daylight bright" at high noon on snow-covered ground will probably be disappointed
- It's a lot bigger and heavier
I will be sighting-in the scope this weekend and evaluating it at the 9x setting. I will update this thread as I get more time behind the new glass.