Mastering Your Aim: The Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm Riflescope – Your Guide to Unparalleled Precision

For serious shooters, hunters, and tactical enthusiasts, the choice of a riflescope is paramount. It’s not merely an accessory; it’s a critical tool that directly influences accuracy, speed, and overall success in the field or on the range. If you're searching for an optic that combines rugged durability with crystal-clear performance and an intuitive illuminated reticle, the Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm riflescope stands out as a premier contender. Available for purchase at DEGuns, this scope is engineered to elevate your shooting experience, whether you're tracking game at dawn, engaging targets in challenging light, or simply seeking to improve your groupings at the local range.

What Makes the Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm an Exceptional Choice?

The Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm (MPN: 2900044) is designed for those who demand reliability and performance without compromise. It answers common questions like: "What is the best all-around riflescope for various conditions?" or "How can I achieve precise shots in low light or against complex backgrounds?" Trijicon, a name synonymous with robust, high-performance optics, has packed the Credo series with features that empower shooters.

Let’s delve into the core attributes that make this scope a go-to solution for discerning marksmen:

Versatile 3-9x Magnification Range: Adaptability for Any Scenario

The 3-9x magnification range is often hailed as the "classic" hunting scope magnification, and for good reason. It offers an ideal balance of wide field of view at 3x for close-quarters engagement and ample magnification at 9x for accurate shots at mid-to-long ranges.

• Close-Range Effectiveness: At 3x magnification, you benefit from a generous 35.50 feet field of view at 100 yards, making it incredibly easy to acquire fast-moving targets, navigate dense brush, or track game through thick timber. This wide perspective also helps maintain situational awareness, a critical factor in dynamic shooting environments.
• Mid-to-Long Range Precision: Dialing up to 9x brings your target closer, providing the necessary detail for precise shot placement on smaller targets or at extended distances. The crisp, clear image ensures you can differentiate between small branches and vital areas, enhancing your ethical hunting capabilities or competitive edge. This versatility means you don't need multiple scopes for different applications; the Credo 3-9x40mm handles a broad spectrum of shooting tasks with ease.

Superior Light Gathering with a 40mm Objective Lens

The 40mm objective lens is optimally sized to gather abundant light, translating into brighter, clearer images even in challenging conditions.

• Low Light Performance: For hunters, particularly those operating during twilight hours when game is most active, a scope's ability to perform in low light is crucial. The 40mm objective, combined with Trijicon's exceptional multi-coated lenses, ensures maximum light transmission. This results in vivid, high-contrast images that allow you to discern details that might be invisible through lesser optics, extending your effective shooting time significantly.
• Exit Pupil Diameter: With an exit pupil diameter ranging from 13.21mm at 3x to 4.32mm at 9x, the scope ensures that ample light reaches your eye, even when your pupil is dilated in dim conditions. This contributes directly to a brighter sight picture and reduced eye strain during prolonged observation.

Illuminated Green Duplex Reticle: Speed and Precision in Any Light

The illuminated reticle is a game-changer, especially for dynamic shooting or low-light scenarios. The Trijicon Credo features an LED illuminated Green Duplex reticle.

• Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC): A hallmark of Trijicon optics, the Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC) allows for rapid target acquisition while maintaining peripheral vision. By using both eyes open, the illuminated aiming point effectively 'pops' into your dominant eye's view, while your non-dominant eye provides critical situational awareness. This system dramatically reduces the time it takes to get on target, making it invaluable for fast-paced hunting or tactical applications.
• Visibility in Varied Conditions: The green illumination is highly visible against most backgrounds, from dark forests to bright snowy landscapes. It provides a clear aiming point that stands out, preventing reticle wash-out in bright conditions or disappearing in shadows.
• Adjustable Brightness Settings: The LED illumination features multiple brightness settings, allowing you to fine-tune the reticle's intensity to match ambient light conditions precisely. This prevents the reticle from being too dim to see or too bright and distracting. A common CR2032 battery powers the illumination, making replacements easy and accessible.

Robust Construction: Built to Endure the Harshest Environments

Trijicon is renowned for producing optics that can withstand the rigors of real-world use, and the Credo 3-9x40mm is no exception.

• Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Housing: The scope’s main body is crafted from ultra-lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum. This material choice ensures exceptional strength and rigidity without adding unnecessary bulk, contributing to a total weight of just 17.02 oz.
• Fog Proof, Shockproof, Waterproof: This scope is engineered to perform reliably in any weather.
  • Fog Proof: Nitrogen-purged to prevent internal fogging, ensuring a clear view regardless of temperature fluctuations or humidity.
  • Shockproof: Designed to absorb recoil and impacts from heavy magnum calibers or accidental drops, maintaining zero and optical integrity.
  • Waterproof: Sealed to prevent water ingress, allowing the scope to be submerged without compromise, making it ideal for use in rain, snow, or humid conditions.
• Anti-Scratch Coating: The exterior features an anti-scratch coating, protecting the matte black finish from dings and abrasions encountered during field use.

Precision Adjustments and Optical Clarity

Accuracy hinges on precise and repeatable adjustments, and the Credo delivers.

• Crisp .25 MOA Adjustments: The windage and elevation adjustments offer clear, tactile clicks at .25 MOA per click. This precise increment allows for minute adjustments to dial in your shots with exceptional accuracy, whether compensating for bullet drop or crosswinds. Both windage and elevation adjustments provide 50 MOA of total travel, offering ample range for most rifle cartridges and shooting distances.
• Second Focal Plane (SFP) Reticle: The reticle is positioned in the second focal plane. This means the reticle's size remains constant regardless of the magnification setting. For hunters and general shooters, this is often preferred as the reticle doesn't become too thick at high magnification or too thin at low magnification, always presenting a consistent aiming point. This simplifies holdovers and ranging for those who prefer to keep their rifle at a consistent magnification or are not performing complex ranging calculations through the reticle.
• Multi-Coated Lenses: All glass surfaces are multi-coated to maximize light transmission and reduce glare, resulting in exceptionally bright, clear, and high-contrast images from edge to edge. This also minimizes chromatic aberration, ensuring true color rendition.
• Comfortable Eye Relief: With an eye relief of 3.50" - 3.70", the Credo provides a comfortable and forgiving viewing experience, reducing the risk of "scope bite" even with powerful recoiling rifles. This generous eye relief ensures quick target acquisition and sustained viewing comfort.

User-Friendly Design and Included Accessories

The Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm is designed with the end-user in mind, from its intuitive operation to the thoughtful inclusion of essential accessories.

• Easy Focus Type: The optical system is designed for straightforward clarity, ensuring a clear sight picture across its magnification range without complex adjustments, making it truly "easy" for the shooter to acquire a sharp image.
• Standard 1-inch Tube Diameter: The 1-inch (25.4mm) main tube diameter is a widely used standard, allowing for compatibility with a vast array of mounting rings and bases, simplifying the setup process for any rifle.
• What's in the Box? Trijicon ensures you’re ready to go right out of the box. Each Credo 3-9x40mm riflescope comes with:
  • Bikini Caps: To protect the lenses when not in use.
  • Scopecoat: A neoprene cover offering additional protection during transport and storage.
  • CR2032 Battery: For the illuminated reticle, ensuring immediate functionality.
  • Quick Reference Guide: For immediate setup and understanding of features.
  • Warranty Card: Detailing Trijicon's commitment to quality.
  • Logo Sticker: A small token for enthusiasts.

Who Can Benefit from the Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm Riflescope?

This Trijicon Credo model (UPC: 719307403185) is an ideal optic for a diverse range of shooting disciplines:

• Hunters: Whether pursuing whitetail in the woods, elk in the mountains, or varmints in open fields, the 3-9x magnification, low-light performance, and durable construction make it an exceptional hunting companion. Its illuminated reticle is particularly beneficial during the critical moments of dawn and dusk.
• Sport Shooters & Range Enthusiasts: For those looking to improve accuracy and consistency at the range, the precise MOA adjustments and clear optics provide a solid platform for practice and recreational shooting.
• Tactical Applications (General Purpose): While not specifically a high-magnification long-range tactical optic, its robust build, illuminated reticle, and versatility make it suitable for general-purpose tactical rifles where reliability and quick target acquisition are key.
• First-Time Rifle Owners: Its intuitive design and reliable performance make it a forgiving yet highly capable scope for those new to rifle shooting, allowing them to build confidence and skill.

Why Choose Trijicon Credo from DEGuns?

When investing in a high-quality optic like the Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm, purchasing from a reputable dealer is essential. DEGuns is committed to providing authentic products, excellent customer service, and competitive pricing. The Trijicon Credo (MPN: 2900044) represents an outstanding value proposition, delivering premium performance and legendary Trijicon durability without the often-prohibitive cost of some high-end optics.

This scope is a testament to Trijicon’s commitment to engineering "Brilliant Aiming Solutions™." It’s designed to provide you with the confidence to take the shot when it matters most, ensuring clarity, speed, and precision in every scenario. Enhance your rifle's capabilities and elevate your shooting performance with the Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm riflescope, available now at DEGuns.

Trijicon Credo 3-9x40mm Key Specifications and Features

Feature	Specification	Detail / Benefit
Brand	Trijicon	Renowned for rugged, reliable, and innovative optics.
Model	Credo	A versatile and durable riflescope series.
Magnification	3-9x	Versatile range for close-quarters to mid-range shooting.
Objective Lens	40mm	Excellent light gathering for bright, clear images.
Tube Diameter	1" (25.4mm)	Standard size for broad compatibility with mounting rings.
Reticle Type	Illuminated Green Duplex	LED-powered for visibility in all light conditions.
Focal Plane	Second (SFP)	Reticle size remains constant across all magnifications.
Adjustment	.25 MOA	Precise and repeatable click values for fine-tuning.
Total Adj. Range	50 MOA (Windage/Elev.)	Ample adjustment for various distances and calibers.
Eye Relief	3.50" - 3.70"	Comfortable and safe viewing, even with heavy recoil.
Field of View	35.50 - 11.80 ft @ 100 yds	Wide view at low power, focused at high power.
Material	Aircraft-Grade Aluminum	Lightweight yet incredibly durable and robust.
Finish	Matte Black	Non-reflective, scratch-resistant exterior.
Proofing	Fog Proof, Shockproof, Waterproof	Withstands harsh environmental conditions.
Weight	17.02 oz	Lightweight design for easy handling and maneuverability.
Length	12.30"	Compact profile, balanced on most rifles.
Battery Type	CR2032	Common, easily replaceable power source for illumination.
Exit Pupil	13.21 - 4.32mm	Ensures ample light reaches the eye for clear viewing.
Optic Coating	Multi-Coated	Maximizes light transmission, enhances clarity and contrast.
Includes	Bikini Caps, Scopecoat, Battery, Manual, Sticker	Ready to use with essential accessories.
UPC	719307403185	Unique Product Code for this specific model.
MPN	2900044	Manufacturer Part Number.
SKU	119119	Internal stock keeping unit for DEGuns.