Rifle Scopes Trijicon AccuPoint Scope Thoughts

[sqidd]

Howdy all. New to the board and new to any sort of distance shooting. I just picked up a 20” POF .308 and have been hanging out in the “Semi-Auto” section until now.

I’m starting my quest for glass.

I’m drawn to the Trijicon AccuPoint line because they have no batteries. I should have gotten a ACOG opposed to a EoTech for my 5.56AR.

Any input on the Trijicon scopes?

Any other battery-less brands/models on the market? I didn’t come across any.

99% of the time I will be shooting out to 600m, the limit of the ranges around me. I’m considering a 2.5-10x56 with a quick release mount so I can swap in a zero or 1x sight for close up work.
Link to Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-10x56

I’m not looking to put every round through the same hole. My goal is to be able to put rounds in a standard IPSC target (my background is in pistol shooting).

Thoughts, comments, advice?

I’m a noob and I am all ears.

Thanks!

 

[Sandbogg]

Re: Trijicon AccuPoint Scope Thoughts

Leupold has a new patrol firedot TMR reticle optic that has mil adjustments. It looks like a pretty nice scope. I have a 1-4 Accupoint green triangle that is a pretty nice mid range optic. The turret adjustments are kind of weak ( 1/4moa and no tool turret zeroing.) I feel it is to easy to get lost and accidentally pull up on the cap when adjusting elevation. But if you think of it as a red dot type scope that can also zoom in to four power, it is a pretty kick ass set up. I really like the green triangle, it is very precise ( my eight year old boy easily hit a beer can with it at 250 yards ).

 

[308Shooter1911]

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I would go with the 5-20 for the simple fact that the have tactical turrets. I was about to buy this scope but held of an purchase a Nightforce for the simple fact that the elevation adjustments are borderline for reaching 1000yds. Other than that it seems to be a great scope from the reviews I have read. I have an ACOG and Trijicons quality is top notch.

 

[vtb]

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i've got a TR24 red triangle as a IPSC scope (0-300 meters)

First weakness is that it has BDC marks on reticle and the triangle itself sits on the black column and this column obscuring the view when you try to holdover (on the photo the hill is 300 meters away, the close targets are on 100 meters mark)


Second weakness are turrets - basically because it's very easy to push them up and lost your zero (i mean hex screw to lock zero position in place would be a great plus). on the other side 6MOA up and 6 MOA down will return you to zero no problem.


On the plus side is that on 1x power it's works very close to red-dot and on 4x power tip of the triangle makes 300 meter hit a rather quick task.
Eye positioning is very forgiving and the eye-relief is good.


But consider ACOG TA11 with BDC matching your load (donut or triangle reticle) + RMR on the top of it.

just my 2kopeks

 

[sqidd]

Re: Trijicon AccuPoint Scope Thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sandbogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Leupold has a new patrol firedot TMR reticle optic that has mil adjustments.</div></div>
I just checked out their site and didn't see any with battery-less operation (there site could be better organized). Do you by any chance have a link?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I really like the green triangle, it is very precise ( my eight year old boy easily hit a beer can with it at 250 yards ). </div></div>
Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind. I’m not sure I would have been drawn toward the triangle reticle’s. I’ll have to check those out.

Thanks!

 

[sqidd]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308Shooter1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would go with the 5-20 for the simple fact that the have tactical turrets. I was about to buy this scope but held of an purchase a Nightforce for the simple fact that the elevation adjustments are borderline for reaching 1000yds. Other than that it seems to be a great scope from the reviews I have read. I have an ACOG and Trijicons quality is top notch. </div></div>

The 5-20 is on my "side list", especially if I go the route of having two scopes, one for close in work, one for reaching out. Thanks!

 

[justdave]

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The problem you will run into with the trijicon is they only have about 50 MOA of travel IIRC. With a .308 you may want to run a 30 MOA base or you will run out of elevation. If trijicons had more adjustment, I would have one on my .308. I like them over all, nice and bright, and they are premium for a hunting rifle IMO.

 

[sqidd]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vtb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i've got a TR24 red triangle as a IPSC scope (0-300 meters) </div></div>
I'm assuming this is the 1-4?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First weakness is that it has BDC marks on reticle and the triangle itself sits on the black column and this column obscuring the view when you try to holdover (on the photo the hill is 300 meters away, the close targets are on 100 meters mark)
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I can certainly see where that would be something to work around now that you bring it up. I’m so used to the floating red dots in my EoTech’s that the “post” didn’t penetrate the ol brain pan.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Second weakness are turrets - basically because it's very easy to push them up and lost your zero (i mean hex screw to lock zero position in place would be a great plus). on the other side 6MOA up and 6 MOA down will return you to zero no problem.
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Good to know. I can see where that would be a issue for three gun for sure (fast and furious). If I were to be running the “big” scope my rate of fire would be far slower because of the distances I would be shooting. Good to know though.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On the plus side is that on 1x power it's works very close to red-dot and on 4x power tip of the triangle makes 300 meter hit a rather quick task.
Eye positioning is very forgiving and the eye-relief is good.
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Unfortunately for me everything is a sacrifice. That 1-4 looks great for 3-gun. I need something that will get me out to 600+m so my low power will be 2.5 at a minimum. I am still tossing ideas around about what to do about that. For close in work I will either have another optic (maybe a 1-4) on a QR mount or a zero or 1 power mini mounted at 45deg. My buddy has a 3-gun setup with a scope and a 45deg red dot and it’s surprisingly easy to use/transition. I’m a ways off on deciding how I solve an optic for close in work though. I need to get the main glass first and then some BUIS’s.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">But consider ACOG TA11 with BDC matching your load (donut or triangle reticle) + RMR on the top of it.</div></div>
Am I looking at the right one. I see that is in 3.5x. I'm going to need at least 10x for my main scope.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just my 2kopeks</div></div>
Appreciated, thanks!

 

[sqidd]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9fingers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The problem you will run into with the trijicon is they only have about 50 MOA of travel IIRC. With a .308 you may want to run a 30 MOA base or you will run out of elevation. </div></div>
Please keep in mind I am a complete noob when it comes to anything past 100m. Up until now all I have done is a TON of pistol shooting. I have literally never shot with a scope before (I’m playing with an assortment Monday morning though).

I think I half understand what your saying here. I have seen from time to time where a scope will have some “angle” built into its base/rail/etc. I’m thinking this is to get the scopes angle to the receiver at such an angle to be able to have some adjustment at the longer ranges. Can you fill me in a little bit on how this works? That will help me understand what the actual shortcoming of the Trijicon is.

Thanks!

 

[sqidd]

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I included it in the original post but it may have gotten lost on the array of questions I included.

Does anyone know of another brand optic that illuminates like the Trijicon and uses no batteries? I have seen nothing.

Thanks!

 

[CanPopper]

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Nope. Trijicon is where it is at for batteryless illumination.

And don't listen to the previous guy about a 30MOA base. You won't be able to get a 100 yard zero with 30 MOA. Most you can go is 20 MOA.

 

[TonyAngel]

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Unless you're looking at an ACOG or one of the 1-4X Accupoints, forget about Trijicon. The build quality is good and the illumination system is excellent, but the optics are just so-so.

In the magnification range that you're talking, I'd be looking at Vortex PST, Sighton S3 and Nightforce. The illumination in the Trijicon isn't all that.

 

[ccoker]

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I would suggest the 3-9 mildot
The 2.5-10 is alot heavier and the 1x increase at the top end is going to really gain you anything frankly.

Tha glass is very good

As to the illumination, it really is suited for low light hunting and excels in that role.

With a 100 yard zero you should be able to use the 3rd dot down to hit at 500 yards.

 

[justdave]

Re: Trijicon AccuPoint Scope Thoughts

Appologies...I ment 20 MOA