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Looking at a new scope for a lightweight hunting rifle (Kimber 6.5cm). I prefer a lighter 3-9ish 40/42mm objective and want to try something besides Leupold for this one. I don’t need turrets, parallax correction, etc., on this one. I thought about trying a Swarovski Z3 but seem to find quite a few “bad” reviews on them. Then thought about the Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40 - only hesitance in ordering one is that they list eye relief as 2.2-3.6 which is concerning, but other sites list it as 3.2-3.6 which would be absolutely fine. Anyone know for sure how much the eye relief changes vs magnification?

Also while looking at these thought I’d check out the Credo 3-9x40 - a bit heavier but listed eye relief as 3.5-3.7 which would be perfect.

Anyone try/use both that could provide some real world comparison (vs just on paper)?

Thanks!

While I don’t have it in front of me right now to measure, I do have a 3-9 on a 223 Kimber Montana and have not noticed any problems with eye relief.

It’s actually became my favorite scope for the Montana’s. I have a 3-9 super chicken on one and a 3.5-10 Leupold on another one. The weight is of course right in the middle and the eye relief is as good as the Leupold.

I have 2 3-9x40 of the accupower, same thing as credo with mil square. Great scope for the money. No eye relief issues.

These are a Best Buy for the quality and glass. Made in the same plant in Japan as the Zeiss v4 and night force scope’s.

Spence

i have 3-9x40 Accupoints on a .30-06 and a .308 and haven't had a problem with eye relief. I think 3-2-3.6 sounds about right. I probably wouldn't put them on a lightweight .300 magnum, but for standard calibers they're fine.

No problems with my Accupoints’ ER either. While you’re at it, look at the Credo HX 1-6. Only a 6, but I really like mine.

Not sure about the Credo 3-9 reticles, but the regular duplex in the Accupoint is perhaps the best I’ve used. The only downside is that if you’re hunting in a blind or otherwise deeply shaded overhead, the fiber optic can’t get the light it needs to show up well, and the tritium only shows when it’s pretty dark. A battery-powered model works better for such use.

Hunting under the open sky, even in pretty dim light, the Accupoint works well. Really draws your eye to the sticking spot.

What is the available tube length for scope mounting on these 3-9s?

Thanks guys!


https://www.trijicon.com/uploads/pr...loads/AccuPoint_Dimension_Chart_2020.pdf