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Marine24
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Posted: December/04/2020 at 21:44 |
My eyes and astigmatism have me moving towards LPVO scopes. I'm a fan of the SWFA 1-6x and Razor Gen II E but also looking at scopes in the 1-8x range.
Prefer FFP with illumination with mil turrets to be consistent with my other scopes. Scopes would go on anything from a Marlin 1895 for a future buffalo hunt, 6.5 Grendel AR for a Florida hog hunt and my ARs that have barrel lengths ranging from 10.5 to 14.7" that currently sport Aimpoints, red dots of sorts. I have a old USO SR8C that I like, but not impressed with their current offerings. I recently picked up a Razor Gen III 1-10X scope that will likely go on a 6.5 Grendel but it is a little big for some of the platforms I'm looking to replace the optics on. How does the Trijicon 1-8x28 Credo 34mm Rifle Scope stack up? I think the Accupower was its predecessor and had very mixed reviews but not sure if the Credo is new and improved. |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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I'm not seeing a 1-8 I do see a 1-6. My experience is with Accupoint and the down side is that tritium has a life span. the 5-20 I had mixed results with and it had only 50moa adjustment (not much). The 1-4 with a red post triangle I really like but mine needs more tritium. The Credo uses an LED so that should last a long time. I thought the glass was decent. the 2.5 to 15x42 uses a CR2032 battery and has 100 moa elevation 80 windage so big improvement. I would say that Credo is improved but it runs on a battery.
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Marine24
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Here is the link to the 1-8X Credo
Appreciate the perspective. Reviews I've seen/read said the glass very good but not in the range of the Vortex Gen II/III or Nightforce ATACR but also about 1/2 the price
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Kickboxer
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You might check out the Leatherwood CMR 1-8.. I have one on a 6.5 Grendel and the combination is outstanding. Allows access to the full range of 6.5 Grendel capabilities. Glass is very good, illumination is very good, adjustments are precise... audible and tactile. I love the reticle. Much lower price than the ones you mentioned. I've not thrown it around but have some drills I do that cause me to bounce around some... no issues so far.
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Marine24
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Thanks. Looks like there are a couple on the SampleList and will give one a shot.
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Marine24
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Leatherwood is a good recommendation. It is a good scope particularly given its price point. Illumination is a little brighter than I would like but workable. Tried it on a short barreled AR but too much scope for a 10.5" barrel. Trijicon MRO will stay on it but Leatherwood will fit nicely on a 14.5" Grendel.
Thanks Kickboxer for the rudder. Mike
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Kickboxer
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Most welcome. Green or red illumination? Mine is red and is exactly what I like/need.
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The March 1-8 is amazing, but it also has an "amazing" price.
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Marine24
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Mine was green. Thought it would play better with my astigmatism. Definitely will wake you up in the morning.
Definitely a fan of March scopes, but amazing price is right. Maybe when I get a 450-400 Nitro double. The Leatherwood is a good fit for the Grendel.
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My wife does eye exercises for astigmatism... she says it helps. So far, my eyes are still good to me...no issues.
Glad you like the Leatherwood 1-8. I've been very pleased with mine. |
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