How do the Leupold VX-3 and Trijicon glass compare? Which is better/brighter? Also how is the Trijicon post reticle for long distance shots? Thanks.

Brett

I own both as will say that both have excellent glass. As for long shots with the Trijicon, I have yet to shoot at anything over 200 with it..
Both are great choices IMO.

Mr. Boddington

I've seen you use Trijicon's on your show. Could you elaborate for us?

Perry

Brett _ I have both scopes as well. My Trijicon is a 3 X 9 and I have had no problem sighting in with a 1" bullseye at 200yds. Use the very tip of the triangle and you will be amazed at how much of the target you can still see at this range. Even the smallest crosshairs will cover up most of that 1" target at 200 yds. After using mine in preparation for my Moz trip next week, all the other scopes have a real cluttered look when viewing the target.

I cannot really see any measurable difference in the glass factor. The fact that no batteries are needed in the Trij makes it a no brainer for low light/no light work. Both eyes open target pick up is easy too. Mine is sitting on a 9.3 X 62 with several hundred rounds through it, no problem. My buddies have there Trijicons mounted on .375 Ruger, 375 H & H and .416 Rigby with no recoil related problems as well.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

You can also get the Trijicon with a duplex reticle with lighted center dot.

Larry,

How visible is the Trijicon reticle in low light or really bright day light? I've heard reports of the reticle being hard to see in really bright light on the older scopes, but the same guy said they have come a long way since (whatever that means).

Brett

While I have not hunted with a Trijicon I have looked through the new ones, and they seemed plenty clear.

As to the Picket Post Reticle, I have used one for over 33 years.
I have used both the sharp point and the flat point.

I like them both a lot. They show up in low light, and I have not found them to be a hinderance at longer ranges. I have shot many antelope over 300 yards with a Kahles fixed 6x, including one at a little over 550 yards.

I also used a picket post Kahles 3x9 on a 300 WBY Mag for several years and made many a longish shot with it as well.

If I was to buy a Trijicon scope it would be with the picket post reticle for sure.

Leupold vs Trijicon vs Others low light comparison by an experienced and credible individual.

http://www.texasboars.com/phpB...iewtopic.php?t=16077

Brett - No problems at all with seeing the post in bright, bright sunlight. I was just at the range today for a final sight in session and actually had to turn the shade down a lot on the fiber optic light gathering system.

In low light with some light on the subject as in Leopard, triangle stands out great. In no light you have a controlled glow that doesn't overwhelm the target. A lot of the duplex lighted sights are actually too bright and it's hard for me to see the target clearly.

The green is probably the best in bright light, mine is amber but have not had a light condition that hinders it at all. They had all the scopes with the three reticle types in Reno last year. Real good way to check them out side by side.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

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Originally posted by Brett Adam Barringer:
Larry,

How visible is the Trijicon reticle in low light or really bright day light? I've heard reports of the reticle being hard to see in really bright light on the older scopes, but the same guy said they have come a long way since (whatever that means).

Brett

I would think the red trijicon reticle would be the fastest/best. What are other people's experiences?

Brett

I would prefer red. Most other illuminated reticles I have used have been red.

I used a Leupold CQT for several years that has a yellowish/amber circle dot when illuminated, black when not, it worked fine.

I have used red and green lazers and I prefered the red.

Red just seems easier for me to pick up quickly.

In most instances red fades the most in bright sunlight. In a side by side comparison at SCI Reno last year. We took the scopes outside, with the Rep and their "new green" is the absolute easiest to see in bright conditions.

Everyones eyes are different as to what colors stand out, as my buddy is color blind to red, so that's out for him. There is a great deal of difference in the "old" and "new" green from Trijicon. Since I have the amber, don't want to make a change to green, but if buying again, green will be the choice.

Brett - You really need to see these things in different light conditions to appreciate what they can do. It's worth an effort to get to a Dealer who has them, or wait until the Reno SCI or Dallas Safari Club Show.

I use a four pin fiber optic sight for bowhunting, green, red, amber and blue. The green is most prominent and sits as the first pin set at 20 yds. Check'em out, it took me a good while to swith to the Trijicon after my three buddies went the route, pretty well hooked on them now. I really don't think I'll use crosshair scopes much anymore.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

The green pin on my bow is by far the easiest to see, red isn't bad but green is the best.

Thanks guys. I haven't been able to find one with red reticles to compare it with the green and amber. I definitely like the green better than amber. My worry was that the green would blend in to surroundings so to speak rather than stand out like red. At this point I think I just need to compare them all. Thanks.

Brett

Brett - The "new" Triji green will "jump out" out of the greenest?? backgrounds.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

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Originally posted by Brett Adam Barringer:
Thanks guys. I haven't been able to find one with red reticles to compare it with the green and amber. I definitely like the green better than amber. My worry was that the green would blend in to surroundings so to speak rather than stand out like red. At this point I think I just need to compare them all. Thanks.

Brett

I looked at a couple, its hard to test the glass, but it appears to be clear even on low light. As for the posts, the green is the smack you in the face variety, even in low light, much brighter than the red in low light. The amber doesn't appear to be to far from brown grass for me to be comfy in lower light. The only downside I saw on any of them is that they are all belled on the front, which may conflict with someone who has a quarter rib sight.

John

I have had three Trijicons, and currently have one on a Ruger #1 7x57. All were red; the green is noticeably brighter than the red and much brighter than the Amber.