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Could someone suggest a 1inch scope w/illuminated reticle? I would like to stay away from 30mm if I can help it. Please be specific on model if you can. Thanks guys, powdr

Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40
Trijicon AccuPower 3-9x40

Leupold VX-R 4X12 with firedot

Leupold did have a 1" Mark AR 3-9x40 with illumination. There were always illuminated VX3, III, iii, 1.5-5x20s.
Burris has, had, or will have a Fullfield II or maybe is, was or will be a Fullfield E1 illuminated 3-9. Can't locate right now at a reasonable price. I have one or two and think it very decent. Got at a hella bargain.
Hawke has/had many illuminated 1"options. I have an Endurance 4-12 that's seems adequate, although I like Leupold Firedot style better than anything else..
Sig Whysky 3 3-9x40 is available with some sorta illumination.
Bushnell Prime, whatever those are.


Always been a bit tougher find than 30s. Good luck.

MtnBoom covered it well.

I have a Hawke that I like a lot but still haven't proven durability yet.

Burris has a Signature HD that looks interesting

Swarovski z5 has 1” tube and illumination

What's the use? What price range?

We sell a ton of the Meopta Meopro 3.5-10x44 RD BDC2 which we have on sale for only $479.99

Looks like that would cover just about everything!! For me anyway.

Thanks guys, don't want a LR setup. Just a standard duplex or #4 w/dot. powdr

A used Kahles Kxi 3.5-10x50 would be perfect at 16 oz. Might be tough to find.

The Z5i is your huckleberry if it’s in the budget

I would second the Trijicon recommendation above.

That’s a 30mm tube scope.

How bright is the dot on the Trijicon in the middle of the day? And can you dial down the brightness at last light? I am familiar with the Leupy Firedot and the Burris Four X as those have dials to increase/decrease illumination intensity.

C Roy, the settings go pretty bright I think there are 11 settings, don't have mine in front of me. I find the illumination helpful at dawn, dusk, and dark. I usually don't have it turned on in full sunlight as I don't need it. It does dial down very well and I've used it well after sundown against dark targets with total satisfaction.

Sounds good.

Zero retention? Any issues?

Zero issues with mine retaining zero. Carried in the truck, afoot, and horseback a lot. When I originally purchased it I tested function quite a bit. To 800 yards it matched perfectly with the dope on the SS 6x that it replaced (went to another rifle). That being said, I would not purchase the model I have (accupower 3-9) if I was intending to dial a bunch. The turrets work fine, reset, etc.. but do not seem overly robust but they track accurately. There are some other models that appear more robust, heavier, exposed turrets, etc.. I think Form may have tested the 1-8 model, and JB may have used a few as well?

This scope for me is kind of a set and forget type scope, that actually functions correctly. I like the mil reticle, mil adjustments, and it's enough for 90% of my big game hunting. Illumination on or off it's a good reticle. If super long work is involved or lots of dialing I've got other setups for that. I generally prefer FFP but everything is a compromise. The illumination is nice for some of the stuff I do. For the money and depending on sales, you are getting close to a SWFA 3-9, but no illumination and 30mm if that makes a difference. But, trijicons are available.

Thanks for the details!

I have a NIB Trijicon 3-9 that has the cross hairs lit in red, the glass is amazing!

I would give Doug’s Meopta 3.5-10x44 a try!

I’d love to have one myself!