Mastering Precision and Durability: A Deep Dive into the Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope

For serious hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical professionals who demand unwavering performance, the Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope with its Illuminated Amber Triangle Post Reticle stands as a testament to American-made optical excellence. This isn't just another scope; it's a meticulously engineered instrument designed to excel in the most challenging environments, providing clarity, precision, and reliability when it matters most.

Are you frequently asking yourself:

• "What's the best rifle scope for hunting in low-light conditions?"
• "How can I ensure my optics will withstand harsh weather and rugged terrain?"
• "Which scope offers consistent, battery-free reticle illumination?"
• "I need a versatile scope that performs well from short to medium ranges, but also offers the precision for longer shots."
• "What features are essential for quick target acquisition, even with a moving target?"

If these questions resonate with your needs, the Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 is engineered precisely for you. It addresses common pain points faced by shooters: unreliable battery-dependent illumination, fragile optics prone to fogging or impact damage, and scopes that lack the clarity or field of view needed for dynamic scenarios.

Unrivaled Illumination: The Battery-Free Advantage

One of the most groundbreaking features of the Trijicon AccuPoint is its unique, battery-free illumination system. Unlike conventional illuminated reticles that rely on external power sources prone to failure or depletion, the AccuPoint harnesses the power of both fiber optics and tritium.

• Fiber Optic System: During daylight hours, the integrated fiber optic system intelligently gathers ambient light from your surroundings. This natural light is then channeled to illuminate the Amber Triangle Post Reticle, providing a vibrant, crisp aiming point that automatically adjusts to the available light. This means the reticle brightness intuitively adapts to the environment, preventing washout in bright sun or being too dim in transitional light.
• Tritium Phosphor Lamp: As light conditions diminish – at dawn, dusk, or in dense, shaded areas – the internal tritium phosphor lamp takes over. Tritium, a self-luminous gas, provides a consistent, glowing illumination for the reticle, ensuring visibility in near-total darkness without needing a single battery. This technology boasts a lifespan of 10-15 years, guaranteeing a reliable aiming point for years to come without the hassle of carrying spare batteries or worrying about power failure in critical moments.

This dual-illumination system offers unparalleled reliability, a distinct advantage for hunters deep in the wilderness or tactical users in unpredictable situations where battery changes are impractical or impossible. Imagine the peace of mind knowing your reticle will always be visible, regardless of power source or environmental conditions. This battery-free design also contributes to the scope's overall ruggedness, as there are no sensitive electronic components to fail.

Precision Aiming with the Amber Triangle Post Reticle

The Illuminated Amber Triangle Post Reticle is a hallmark of Trijicon's design philosophy, balancing speed and precision.

• Fast Target Acquisition: The bold triangle post provides a highly visible aiming point that naturally draws the eye, enabling rapid target acquisition in dynamic scenarios. For hunters tracking moving game or competitive shooters engaging multiple targets, this speed is paramount.
• Unobscured Target View: Unlike some complex reticles that can clutter the sight picture, the simple yet effective triangle post minimizes target obstruction, allowing for a clear view of your target while providing a precise aiming point. The tip of the triangle serves as a fine aiming point for precision shots, while the overall amber illumination ensures it stands out against various backgrounds.
• Versatility in Magnification: As a Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticle, the Amber Triangle Post maintains its apparent size regardless of the magnification setting. This consistency simplifies ranging and holdovers for shooters accustomed to SFP reticles, particularly beneficial for hunting and general-purpose shooting where the reticle subtensions are primarily calibrated at a specific magnification (often the highest, 9x in this case).

This reticle design is a prime example of Trijicon's commitment to practical, user-centric engineering, providing a solution for accurate shot placement under diverse conditions.

Optical Excellence: Clarity, Light Transmission, and Field of View

The heart of any riflescope lies in its optical performance. The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 excels with superior glass clarity and advanced lens coatings, ensuring an unobstructed and vivid sight picture.

• Multi-Layer Coated Lenses: Every lens surface is treated with proprietary multi-layer coatings. These coatings perform several critical functions:
  • Maximizing Light Transmission: They dramatically reduce light reflection and absorb stray light, allowing an exceptional amount of available light to reach your eye. This translates into brighter, clearer images, especially crucial during dawn and dusk when game is most active.
  • Enhancing Contrast and Color Fidelity: The coatings ensure colors are true-to-life and contrast is sharp, helping differentiate targets from backgrounds.
  • Reducing Glare: They minimize internal reflections and external glare, ensuring a clear view even when shooting towards the sun or in bright, reflective environments.
• 40mm Objective Lens: The 40mm objective lens strikes an ideal balance, offering ample light-gathering capabilities for excellent low-light performance without adding excessive bulk or weight. It contributes to a bright exit pupil, making it easier for your eye to find the sweet spot for a full, clear image.
• Variable 3-9x Magnification: This versatile magnification range is a favorite among hunters and general-purpose shooters.
  • 3x Magnification: Provides a wide field of view (33.80 ft @ 100 yds), ideal for close-quarters engagements, quick target acquisition, or navigating dense brush. It allows for broad situational awareness.
  • 9x Magnification: Offers sufficient magnification for precise shots at medium ranges, helping to identify targets and place shots accurately. The field of view at 9x (11.30 ft @ 100 yds) remains generous enough for comfortable shooting.
• Quick Focus Eyepiece: Allows for rapid diopter adjustment, ensuring a sharp reticle image tailored to the shooter's individual vision. This quick adjustment means less fumbling and more time focusing on the shot.
• Long Eye Relief (3.20" - 3.60"): A critical safety feature, especially for rifles with significant recoil. The generous eye relief ensures that the shooter's brow is kept a safe distance from the scope, preventing "scope bite" and enhancing comfort during extended shooting sessions. It also provides a more forgiving head position, allowing for faster target acquisition and follow-up shots.

Built to Endure: Rugged Construction and Reliability

Trijicon is synonymous with bomb-proof durability, and the AccuPoint 3-9x40 is no exception. Designed to withstand the rigors of the field, this scope is a true workhorse.

• Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Housing: The scope is constructed from a robust, single-piece aircraft-grade aluminum tube. This material provides exceptional strength and rigidity, ensuring the internal optical components remain precisely aligned even under heavy recoil or accidental impacts.
• Black Hardcoat Anodized Finish: The exterior boasts a military-grade black hardcoat anodized finish. This process creates an incredibly durable, non-reflective surface that is resistant to scratches, corrosion, and wear, ensuring the scope maintains its appearance and integrity even after years of use in harsh conditions.
• 1-Inch Tube Diameter: The 1-inch main tube is a widely adopted standard, offering broad compatibility with a vast array of mounting rings and bases. This makes it incredibly versatile for various rifle platforms and user preferences, simplifying the process of finding suitable accessories.
• Waterproof and Fogproof: The AccuPoint is rigorously sealed and nitrogen-purged to prevent internal fogging in fluctuating temperatures or high humidity. It is also designed to be completely waterproof, ensuring reliable performance in rain, snow, or even accidental submersion. This level of environmental sealing is essential for hunters who cannot choose their weather conditions.
• Precise Adjustments: The crisp, audible, and tactile .25 MOA (Minute of Angle) windage and elevation adjustments provide precise control over shot placement. Each click corresponds to 1/4 inch of adjustment at 100 yards, allowing shooters to dial in their zero with remarkable accuracy. The total adjustment range of 50 MOA for both windage and elevation provides ample travel for various shooting distances.

These robust construction features ensure that the Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 will maintain its zero and perform flawlessly, shot after shot, season after season, making it a trusted companion in any environment.

Real-World Applications: Where the AccuPoint Shines

The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 is an incredibly versatile optic, making it an excellent choice for a variety of shooting disciplines:

• Deer and Medium Game Hunting: Its 3-9x magnification range is ideal for whitetail deer, elk, and other medium-sized game, covering the typical engagement distances from dense woods to open fields. The superior low-light performance and battery-free reticle are invaluable during prime hunting hours at dawn and dusk.
• Varmint and Predator Hunting: While capable of longer shots, its 3x setting offers a wide field of view for quick acquisition of fast-moving varmints, and the 9x setting provides enough magnification for precise shots at extended ranges.
• General Purpose / Recreational Shooting: For the weekend shooter looking for a reliable, durable scope for target practice or plinking, the AccuPoint offers exceptional value and performance that will last a lifetime. Its robust build makes it suitable for frequent use and handling.
• Bush and Timber Hunting: The lower magnification settings combined with the clear amber triangle post are perfect for quick shots in thick cover where targets can appear and disappear rapidly. The ruggedness ensures it can withstand bumps and scrapes encountered while moving through dense terrain.
• Brush Guns and Lever Actions: Its compact size (12.40" length) and durable construction make it an excellent pairing for traditional brush guns, lever-action rifles, and other platforms where a compact yet capable optic is desired.

What's Included in Your Trijicon AccuPoint Package?

When you acquire your Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope, you receive a complete package to get you started:

• Trijicon Logo Sticker: A small token to proudly display your choice in premium optics.
• LENSPEN: A convenient and effective tool specifically designed for cleaning optical lenses without scratching them.
• Set of Lenscaps: Essential for protecting your valuable objective and ocular lenses from dust, debris, and scratches when the scope is not in use.
• AccuPoint Manual: A comprehensive guide detailing the scope's features, operation, maintenance, and mounting instructions, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.
• Warranty Card: Your assurance of Trijicon's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, covering potential manufacturing defects.

Why Choose Trijicon AccuPoint from DEGuns?

When investing in a premium optic like the Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40, choosing a reputable dealer is as important as choosing the right scope. DEGuns is proud to offer the full range of Trijicon products, including this exceptional AccuPoint model. With DEGuns, you benefit from:

• Authorized Dealer Status: Ensuring you receive genuine Trijicon products with full manufacturer's warranty support.
• Expert Knowledge: Access to knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions and guide you in selecting the perfect optics for your needs.
• Commitment to Customer Service: A focus on providing a seamless purchasing experience and comprehensive support after the sale.

The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 (UPC: 719307400139) is more than just a riflescope; it's a commitment to performance, reliability, and precision, backed by decades of Trijicon's optical innovation. Its battery-free illumination, crystal-clear optics, and legendary ruggedness make it an indispensable tool for any serious shooter or hunter seeking to elevate their capabilities in any environment.

Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40 Riflescope Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Trijicon
Model	AccuPoint
Magnification	3-9x
Objective Lens	40mm
Tube Diameter	1"
Reticle	Illuminated Amber Triangle Post
Focal Plane	Second
Finish	Black Hardcoat Anodized
Material	Aluminum
Firearm Type	Rifle
Field of View	33.80 - 11.30 ft @ 100 yds
Eye Relief	3.20" - 3.60"
Exit Pupil	13.21 - 4.32mm
Adjustment Size	.25 MOA
Windage Adjust.	50 MOA
Elevation Adjust.	50 MOA
Length	12.40"
Weight	13.40 oz
Optic Coating	Multi-Coated
UPC	719307400139