Trijicon Rifle Scope Cheat Sheet

Trijicon scope names can turn a quick shopping trip into an afternoon of open tabs. Credo or Credo HX? Tenmile or Tenmile HX? And where does the battery-free AccuPoint fit? The useful differences are easier to see once the families are next to each other.

We've organized the Trijicon scopes in our catalog by series, with the magnification, focal plane, illumination and mounting details that help narrow the choice. The variable scopes get most of the space, and the fixed-power ACOG has its own clearly labeled column so it doesn't get confused with an LPVO.

Start with the comparison tables, then use the Shop by links to narrow things down. If you're stuck between two models, reach out to Freedom Gorilla. We're happy to help you compare the exact versions before you order.

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Each column compares a scope family, with one representative model pictured. Specifications vary within each family, so open the exact product for its reticle, package contents, current price and availability.

General-Purpose, Precision and Fixed-Power Options

Ascent and Credo cover different variable-scope needs, Tenmile adds higher-power precision options, and ACOG is the fixed-power alternative. The ACOG column uses mounting information instead of a conventional tube size.

Hunting-Oriented Trijicon Families

Start with illumination: Huron is non-illuminated, AccuPoint uses fiber optic and tritium, and the HX families use battery-powered illumination. Magnification and reticle choices still depend on the exact model.

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Browse by series, magnification or the features that matter to you. Some scopes appear in more than one collection, including models with selectable red and green illumination.

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Trijicon Scope Features Explained

Red, Green or Amber: What Does Trijicon Offer?

Trijicon calls the yellow-toned illumination on selected AccuPoint and ACOG models amber. Red, green and amber options are available across the lineup; the choices depend on the exact model.

AccuPoint combines fiber optic and tritium illumination without a battery. Credo and Tenmile families use battery-powered LEDs. Some versions let you select red or green in the same scope; others have a single reticle color. Huron and Ascent are non-illuminated. Start with the exact model's illumination system, then choose the color.

Credo Versus Credo HX; Tenmile Versus Tenmile HX

HX identifies the hunting-oriented families. That is a useful starting point, but it doesn't tell you the whole specification. Both Credo families include different focal planes, and Tenmile HX also includes FFP and SFP models.

Compare the full magnification, reticle name and part number. For example, a Tenmile HX 5-25x50 FFP and a 5-25x50 SFP do not behave the same way as you change magnification.

ACOG Mounting and BDC Choices

An ACOG is a fixed-power optic with its own mounting system. It does not use the same ring-selection process as a 30mm hunting scope. Eye relief and included mounts also vary across the ACOG family.

A caliber label on a BDC reticle describes its intended calibration. It does not guarantee that every load in that caliber will match every mark. Choose the correct reticle version and check its documentation against your setup.

FFP Versus SFP

With a first focal plane reticle, the reticle grows and shrinks with the image as you change magnification. Its angular markings keep the same relationship to the target. That is useful when you want consistent reticle references at different powers.

A second focal plane reticle stays the same apparent size. Its marked values are calibrated at a specified magnification, so check the reticle manual. SFP can give you a more consistently visible reticle at low power; FFP can give you more flexibility when using the markings.

MOA, MRAD and BDC

MOA and MRAD (also called MIL) are angular units. Either can work well; choosing a system you understand and matching the reticle and adjustments can make comparison easier. A BDC reticle uses references intended for a particular ballistic setup.

Reticle names, illumination and focal plane are separate specifications. A scope can be illuminated and SFP, or non-illuminated and FFP. Check all three rather than letting one feature stand in for the others.

Tube Size is a Mounting Dimension

The main-tube diameter tells you which rings or mount diameter you need. It is different from the objective-lens diameter: a 5-25x50 scope does not use 50mm rings just because its objective is 50mm.

Ring height and clearance are separate checks. Compare the exact scope and rifle before ordering. A larger main tube alone does not tell you how bright the image will look.

Still Deciding?

Start with the magnification you need, the reticle you find easiest to read, and the mounting setup your rifle needs. That usually narrows the list much faster than comparing every specification at once.

If you still have questions, contact our customer service team. Send us the model names or part numbers and we can help you compare them. For delivery and return details, see our shipping and return policy. Thanks for reading!