Unleash Your Long-Range Potential: The Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm Illuminated Rifle Scope

Are you a dedicated precision hunter, a competitive long-range shooter, or a tactical professional seeking an optical instrument that delivers uncompromising clarity, rugged reliability, and intuitive performance in any condition? If your goal is to consistently achieve accurate shots at varying distances, from close encounters to extended ranges, even in challenging lighting, then the Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm Illuminated Rifle Scope is meticulously engineered to meet and exceed your expectations.

This isn't just another rifle scope; it's a precision tool designed to solve common frustrations faced by serious shooters. Are you struggling with target identification in low light? Do you need a durable optic that can withstand harsh environments without losing zero? Is precise windage and elevation adjustment critical for your shooting discipline? The Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm directly addresses these concerns, offering a comprehensive solution that instills confidence with every shot.

Why the Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm Stands Apart for Serious Shooters

The Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm (Product Code: 2900003) is celebrated for its exceptional balance of magnification power, light-gathering capability, and robust construction. It's a second focal plane (SFP) optic, meaning the reticle size remains constant throughout the magnification range, which is particularly beneficial for precise aiming at high magnifications without the reticle overwhelming the target.

What makes this scope an indispensable asset for your shooting endeavors?

• Versatile Magnification Range (4-16x): From a wide 4x for quick target acquisition in dense environments to a powerful 16x for pinpoint accuracy on distant targets, this scope adapts to diverse shooting scenarios.
• Superior Light Gathering (50mm Objective Lens): The generous 50mm objective lens pulls in an impressive amount of light, ensuring bright, clear images even at dawn, dusk, or under heavy canopy.
• Precision Illumination: The illuminated Red MRAD Center Dot provides crucial contrast against dark backgrounds or targets, ensuring rapid target acquisition and precise aiming, regardless of ambient light.
• Uncompromising Durability: Built to Trijicon's legendary standards, this scope is designed to withstand extreme recoil, harsh weather, and demanding field conditions.
• Intuitive MRAD Adjustments: The MRAD (Milliradian) adjustment system offers precise and repeatable clicks, simplifying range estimation and shot correction.

Unparalleled Optical Performance: See Every Detail

The heart of any high-performance rifle scope lies in its glass, and the Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm does not disappoint. Its advanced optical system delivers exceptional clarity and resolution, crucial for making ethical shots and achieving tight groups.

• Edge-to-Edge Clarity: Experience a distortion-free image across the entire field of view, allowing for precise target identification and assessment from the center to the very edge of your sight picture.
• Vibrant, True-Color Rendition: Multi-coated lenses optimize light transmission and reduce glare, providing vivid, true-to-life colors that enhance target discrimination, especially against complex backgrounds.
• Generous Field of View: At 100 yards, the scope offers a broad field of view, ranging from 28.50 feet at 4x magnification down to 7.10 feet at 16x magnification. This wide perspective at lower magnifications helps in quickly scanning and acquiring targets, while the focused view at higher magnifications allows for meticulous shot placement.

The Illuminated Red MRAD Center Dot Reticle: Precision When It Matters Most

The choice of reticle is paramount for long-range accuracy, and the Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm features an illuminated Red MRAD Center Dot reticle, optimized for speed and precision.

• Second Focal Plane (SFP) Advantage: As an SFP reticle, its size remains constant irrespective of the magnification setting. This is a significant advantage for shooters who prefer a consistent aiming point that doesn't appear thicker or thinner as they zoom in or out. The MRAD adjustments remain true, but range estimations based on the reticle hash marks are specific to the indicated magnification (typically the highest magnification, 16x, for precise MRAD subtensions).
• MRAD System for Precision: The Milliradian system is a standard in precision shooting, favored for its simple calculations for holdovers and windage corrections, especially when paired with MRAD-adjusted turrets. Each click of the adjustment turrets corresponds to 0.1 MRAD, offering extremely fine tuning.
• Illuminated Center Dot: The discreetly illuminated red center dot stands out against any background, providing a fast and unmistakable aiming point even in the dimmest conditions. Whether you're aiming at a dark animal in deep woods or a black target at dusk, the illumination ensures your point of aim is always visible.
• Customizable Illumination Settings: With 10 illumination settings, including a dedicated ultra-low setting for extremely faint light and two night vision compatible settings, you can perfectly tailor the reticle brightness to match any ambient light condition, preserving your natural night vision. Powered by a common CR2032 battery, its efficient design ensures reliable performance when you need it most.

Built for the Field: Rugged Durability You Can Trust

Trijicon's reputation for building battle-proven optics is legendary, and the Credo line upholds this standard. This scope is constructed to endure the harshest realities of the field, ensuring it performs flawlessly when success depends on it.

• Robust 30mm Main Tube: The 30mm main tube is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, providing exceptional strength and rigidity. This robust construction not only protects the internal components but also allows for a wider range of internal elevation and windage adjustments, critical for long-range engagements.
• Waterproof and Fogproof Integrity: Nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed, the Credo 4-16x50mm is completely waterproof, capable of submersion up to 10 feet. This ensures that fogging from rapid temperature changes or moisture ingress is a non-issue, maintaining optical clarity in all weather conditions, from torrential rain to heavy humidity.
• Shock-Resistant Design: Engineered to withstand the shock of powerful calibers and accidental impacts, the scope maintains its zero, ensuring consistent accuracy shot after shot. This provides peace of mind that your optic won't let you down when you're far from civilization.

Intuitive Adjustments for Unrivaled Accuracy

Precise and repeatable adjustments are the hallmark of a high-quality long-range scope. The Credo 4-16x50mm delivers on this front with features designed for ease of use and pinpoint accuracy.

• Crisp, Tactile Click Adjustments: The exposed elevation and capped windage turrets provide clear, audible, and tactile clicks, with each click representing 0.1 MRAD. This allows for precise, confident adjustments without needing to take your eyes off the target or your focus off the shot.
• Generous Adjustment Range: With a substantial 29.1 MRAD of elevation adjustment and 14.5 MRAD of windage adjustment, this scope offers ample travel to engage targets at extreme distances, even with cartridges that have significant bullet drop.
• Parallax Adjustment (Side Focus): The integrated side parallax adjustment (ranging from 10 yards to infinity) allows you to precisely eliminate parallax error, ensuring the reticle and target are on the same focal plane. This is absolutely critical for achieving sub-MOA accuracy at varying ranges, especially at higher magnifications.
• Optimal Eye Relief: The scope offers a comfortable eye relief of 3.7 to 3.9 inches, providing a safe distance between your eye and the eyepiece, reducing the risk of "scope bite" and ensuring a full sight picture even during rapid follow-up shots.

Real-World Applications: Where the Trijicon Credo Excels

The versatility of the Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm makes it an ideal choice for a multitude of shooting disciplines, enhancing performance in each.

• Long-Range Hunting: For hunters who demand precision and the ability to make ethical shots at extended ranges, the Credo offers the clarity to identify game in challenging light and the precision to place shots confidently. Its durable construction means it can handle the rigors of any hunting expedition, from open plains to dense forests.
• Precision Target Shooting: Competitive shooters will appreciate the crisp optical performance, repeatable MRAD adjustments, and the precise illuminated reticle for achieving tighter groups and consistent scores. The side parallax adjustment is a key feature for maintaining accuracy across different yard lines.
• Tactical Applications: For law enforcement or military personnel, the Credo's robust design, reliable illumination, and precise adjustments make it a dependable optic for critical situations where failure is not an option. Its ability to perform in low light and adverse conditions is paramount.
• Varying Light Conditions: Whether you're setting up before dawn, tracking a target as the sun dips below the horizon, or operating under overcast skies, the 50mm objective lens and illuminated reticle ensure you maintain a clear and bright sight picture, maximizing your shooting window.

Optimizing Your Shooting Experience with the Credo 4-16x50mm

To truly unlock the full potential of your Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm scope, consider these best practices:

• Proper Mounting: Use high-quality 30mm scope rings that are robust and precisely machined. Ensure the scope is mounted level and with appropriate eye relief for your natural shooting position to maximize comfort and consistency.
• Mastering the MRAD System: While intuitive, a solid understanding of the MRAD system and how to apply holdovers and windage corrections will significantly enhance your long-range precision. Practice calculating and dialing adjustments at various known distances.
• Zeroing and Data Collection: Spend time properly zeroing your rifle and scope. Collect data on your rifle's ballistic performance at different ranges (e.g., using a ballistic calculator or by actual shooting) to create a reliable dope (data on previous engagements) card. This will be invaluable for quick and accurate adjustments in the field.
• Regular Maintenance: Keep the lenses clean with appropriate lens cleaning solutions and cloths. Periodically check that all mounting screws are secure. While incredibly durable, proper care will ensure the longevity and peak performance of your investment.

The Trijicon Legacy: A Commitment to Excellence

Trijicon has long been synonymous with durable, high-performance optics that serve military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters alike. Their commitment to innovation and rigorous testing ensures that every product, including the Credo line, delivers on its promise of reliability and optical superiority. When you choose a Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm, you're not just buying a scope; you're investing in a legacy of trusted performance. This specific model, Product Code 2900003, with its illuminated Red MRAD Center Dot, stands as a testament to their dedication to providing shooters with the tools they need to succeed in any scenario.

Choosing the right rifle scope is a critical decision that impacts your confidence and success in the field or on the range. The Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm Illuminated Rifle Scope offers a compelling combination of advanced optics, robust construction, and user-friendly features that make it an exceptional choice for anyone serious about precision shooting.

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Trijicon Credo 4-16x50mm Illuminated Scope Specifications

Feature	Detail
Magnification	4-16x
Objective Lens	50mm
Field of View	28.50-7.10 ft @ 100 yds
Main Tube Diameter	30mm
Finish	Matte Black
Reticle	Illuminated Red MRAD Center Dot
Focal Plane	Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Adjustment Increment	0.1 MRAD
Elevation Adj. Range	29.1 MRAD
Windage Adj. Range	14.5 MRAD
Eye Relief	3.7 - 3.9 in
Parallax Adjustment	Side Focus (10 yds to Infinity)
Illumination Settings	10 (incl. 1 ultra-low, 2 NV)
Battery Type	CR2032
Length	14.0 in
Weight	26.9 oz
Waterproof	Yes, to 10 ft
Fogproof	Yes, Nitrogen Purged
Material	Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Product Code	2900003
UPC	719307403192