Trijicon TR23
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I looked through a Trijicon 3x9x40mm this weekend while visiting in the US. I was impressed with the clarity of that scope, not sure which model it was though. It was very bright, sunny, clear sky day and the yellow chevron was easily seen, even on a white building wall I peered at. Crisp picture, even on the edges, and there was no color hue that I could percieve. The scope was tagged $700.
mightyhunter
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- Edmonton, Alberta
I have one and I can easily see the illuminated reticle on the brightest day and it is crisp and sharp.
These are really under rated scopes in my opinion. They offer all the features of many scopes that cost much more, including really great optics, and cost less.
WRT the illumination of the reticule, if you are shooting from an open firing position the centre cross hair can be extremely bright but you can dim it by covering the fibre optic with the shade. However if you shoot from a covered position, out into a bright open field, the illumination will be all but invisible. Of course under these circumstances the reticule will seem black and is very easy to pick up.
At dawn or dusk the tritium illumination is very nice and does not wreck night vision.
WRT the illumination of the reticule, if you are shooting from an open firing position the centre cross hair can be extremely bright but you can dim it by covering the fibre optic with the shade. However if you shoot from a covered position, out into a bright open field, the illumination will be all but invisible. Of course under these circumstances the reticule will seem black and is very easy to pick up.
At dawn or dusk the tritium illumination is very nice and does not wreck night vision.
I have a TR24 1-4x right now and think very highly of it based on the cost of it.
As the shooting centre mentioned if you're shooting from the dark into a bright area the reticle is not illuminated. If you're shooting in the dark, or in bright conditions they're great.
I'm looking at a TR23 in the near future for another build. That being said I believe there is only 47 moa of adjustment on them (which is plenty for my purposes), although if you're looking to shoot very long range this may be a concern for you.
As the shooting centre mentioned if you're shooting from the dark into a bright area the reticle is not illuminated. If you're shooting in the dark, or in bright conditions they're great.
I'm looking at a TR23 in the near future for another build. That being said I believe there is only 47 moa of adjustment on them (which is plenty for my purposes), although if you're looking to shoot very long range this may be a concern for you.
I have two of the TR23's, great scopes and would buy another in a heartbeat. Mine are both on 20moa bases for .308. Both return to zero no problem. Clicks seem positive. The reticles are a touch thicker than say the nightforce, Leupold Mk. 4. The glass is very clear and I can easily resolve details at long distances. HTH.
mightyhunter
CGN Regular
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- Edmonton, Alberta
I hope they make one with a higher power like 25x, 32x soon. I would definitely buy another.
I used an Accupoint TR-21R in a Larue SPR-15 mount on my issued C8FTHB carbine during my last deployment to Afghanistan in 2008. The scope held up extremely well, with no functional wear or damage despite months of near-daily motorized and dismounted operations embedded with the Afghan National Army as part of the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT). Notwithstanding my due care and attention, the weapon and scope took a pretty serious beating - banging about in the back of armoured vehicles and being carried throughout the various ups and downs of Panjwaii and Zhari Districts
I most definitely relied upon my C8FTHB/Trijicon/Larue combination every single day in theatre. The above combo was incredibly durable and reliable. The ability to immediately transition from a self-illuminated RDS on 1x power to a 4x magnified scope was the key attraction of the TR21R. That dual-role flexibility paid off big-time. Troops nearby often asked me to "scope" someone or something that caught their eye, but could not be confirmed with their zero-magnification EoTech. The self-illuminating reticle of the Trijicon line was the other key feature that led me to select the TR21R scope for my last deployment. The scope's combination day/night, fibre-optic/tritium system with the bright aiming triangle was perfect for my needs.
The Trijicon ACOG TA33R8 would have been my ultimate optic of choice for deployment, however no Canadian Dealers had them in stock when I needed one. The price would have also been more than double that of my slightly used (demo) Accupoint. In hindsight, I have no regrets about selecting the TR21R.
My original Accupoint was eventually damaged by an IED strike, but of all the "gee whiz" accessories attached to my C8 at the time it fared quite well. In fact, my TR21R was the second least damaged item on the weapon behind its Larue SPR mount. The surface of the objective lens was etched and pitted by the blast, rendering the sight picture blurry but still functional. The Trijicon scope fared far better than my Magpul furniture and PMags. The MIAD was blown clean off, the CTR was shattered and barely hanging on to the buffer tube, and the PMag in the carbine at the time was torn off below the line of the magwell. Seven of the 9 loaded PMags in my mag pouches split along the weld running down the spine. They still held ammo and would function when held together by the magwell of the carbine, but my overall confidence in Magpul products was definitely tempered by their performance under (admittedly) extreme conditions.
Anyhow, I liked the Accupoint TR21R so much that I ended up with a TR24G (1-4x, 30mm tube) as well following the tour. In my experience, the Accupoint scopes provide incredible value for the money. The glass is top-notch and the reticles (Triangle/Post or new German/Dot) are super-quick thanks to their self-illuminating fibre-optic/tritium aiming points. Furthermore, the ability to quickly transition from a "Reflex" sight to a modestly-magnified variable optic provides a degree of versatility that cannot be overstated.
I'd stake my life on the Trijicon Accupoint line. Again.
I most definitely relied upon my C8FTHB/Trijicon/Larue combination every single day in theatre. The above combo was incredibly durable and reliable. The ability to immediately transition from a self-illuminated RDS on 1x power to a 4x magnified scope was the key attraction of the TR21R. That dual-role flexibility paid off big-time. Troops nearby often asked me to "scope" someone or something that caught their eye, but could not be confirmed with their zero-magnification EoTech. The self-illuminating reticle of the Trijicon line was the other key feature that led me to select the TR21R scope for my last deployment. The scope's combination day/night, fibre-optic/tritium system with the bright aiming triangle was perfect for my needs.
The Trijicon ACOG TA33R8 would have been my ultimate optic of choice for deployment, however no Canadian Dealers had them in stock when I needed one. The price would have also been more than double that of my slightly used (demo) Accupoint. In hindsight, I have no regrets about selecting the TR21R.
My original Accupoint was eventually damaged by an IED strike, but of all the "gee whiz" accessories attached to my C8 at the time it fared quite well. In fact, my TR21R was the second least damaged item on the weapon behind its Larue SPR mount. The surface of the objective lens was etched and pitted by the blast, rendering the sight picture blurry but still functional. The Trijicon scope fared far better than my Magpul furniture and PMags. The MIAD was blown clean off, the CTR was shattered and barely hanging on to the buffer tube, and the PMag in the carbine at the time was torn off below the line of the magwell. Seven of the 9 loaded PMags in my mag pouches split along the weld running down the spine. They still held ammo and would function when held together by the magwell of the carbine, but my overall confidence in Magpul products was definitely tempered by their performance under (admittedly) extreme conditions.
Anyhow, I liked the Accupoint TR21R so much that I ended up with a TR24G (1-4x, 30mm tube) as well following the tour. In my experience, the Accupoint scopes provide incredible value for the money. The glass is top-notch and the reticles (Triangle/Post or new German/Dot) are super-quick thanks to their self-illuminating fibre-optic/tritium aiming points. Furthermore, the ability to quickly transition from a "Reflex" sight to a modestly-magnified variable optic provides a degree of versatility that cannot be overstated.
I'd stake my life on the Trijicon Accupoint line. Again.
DaveMachine
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Have you considered submitting that to Trijicon? Who knows, you might get some swag out of it.
I am also curious about the TR23. i have a TR20-2, TR21, and a TR24. Sold both my Acogs (TA32 and TA33) to buy the 1x4 accupoints. Love em. Love my 3x9. BUT for a precision long range rifle, would a TR23 be a good choice? lets say compared to a Zeis with a Z800 retical or a FFP Viper PST 6-24?
