Trijicon 1-8X28mm; anyone have one?

BenL · Mar 13, 2017

Anyone got their hands on one, yet? My question is size/weight and view angles; is it too big for a 3 Gun setup? Is the eye relief forgiving at 1X, like a red dot? With a 34mm tube, it should be better than most scopes, but how much better?

BenL · Mar 14, 2017

Looks like I'll have to pick one up and review here.

Inigoes · Mar 14, 2017

I have the Accupoint 1.25-4, It was well worth not having to worry about batteries.

davsco · Mar 14, 2017

i had the 1-4 with the green dot and bought another brand (vortex razor hd) when going to 1-6. the triji 1-4 was an excellent scope in all aspects, just their 1-6 was a little spendy. it was true 1x at the one setting.

ARMatt · Mar 14, 2017

I'd like one, but I'd want it in MOA. Mrads is kinda of intimidating

BenL · Mar 14, 2017

davsco said:
i had the 1-4 with the green dot and bought another brand (vortex razor hd) when going to 1-6. the triji 1-4 was an excellent scope in all aspects, just their 1-6 was a little spendy. it was true 1x at the one setting.

Right now, I'm running a US Optics 1-4X; I'd like a little more power. I was considering the Vortex 1-6X, but for ~$50 more, this seemed like the way to go. So far, the reviews I've seen are good.

Yoshi · Mar 14, 2017

Have you considered the Sig Optics. There's a couple on sale at SWFA if you're interested.
https://swfa.com/sig-sauer-1-5x20-whiskey5-riflescope-1.html
https://swfa.com/sig-sauer-1-6x24-tango6-30mm-riflescope-7.html

BenL · Mar 26, 2017

UPDATE

I picked one up to try this season (forgive the crappy cell phone pics.) The Trijicon 1-8X is a little larger than my 1-4X US Optics that it replaces (now on the top rifle, below), but only marginally heavier (the US Optics scope is a tank.) The Trijicon glass is clear, sharp, and bright.

The 1X setting is true 1X (beyond, say, 5 feet) and at that mag, the red "circle" looks like a dot; with a 34mm tube, the eye box is very forgiving and almost shoots like a red dot at 1X (I also have a stock that's adjustable, so I'm sure that helps a lot.)

At 8X, the reticle is very useful. The lines are a little thick, but still good.

Overall, it's a very nice scope; I'm really happy with it.

Pitbull410 · Mar 26, 2017

Appreciate the review and pics, where did you end up buying yours from and what LaRue mount are you using?

Interesting looking LH uppers there too

smokey · Mar 26, 2017

Damn that is clear, and with minimal fisheye at the 1x.

fidelity · Mar 26, 2017

BenL said:
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The 1X setting is true 1X (beyond, say, 5 feet) and at that mag, the red "circle" looks like a dot; with a 34mm tube, the eye box is very forgiving and almost shoots like a red dot at 1X (I also have a stock that's adjustable, so I'm sure that helps a lot.)

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At 8X, the reticle is very useful. The lines are a little thick, but still good....

Looks nice throughout the range. I'm liking the 8x reticle as well.

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BenL · Mar 26, 2017

Pitbull410 said:
Appreciate the review and pics, where did you end up buying yours from and what LaRue mount are you using?

Interesting looking LH uppers there too

I picked one up from Optics Planet. It comes in Mil or MoA, red or green reticle. The mount is a LaRue LT104, 34mm rings.

Racer Doug14 · Mar 27, 2017

Now vortex offers a 1-8 strike eagle! I like that Trijicon.

BenL · Mar 27, 2017

Racer Doug14 said:
Now vortex offers a 1-8 strike eagle! I like that Trijicon.

So does Swarovski (Z8i 1-8X24mm.) I liked it, but couldn't justify $2400.

OrbitalEllipses · Mar 27, 2017

BenL said:
So does Swarovski (Z8i 1-8X24mm.) I liked it, but couldn't justify $2400.

3.5mm exit pupil of the Trijicon vs the 3mm exil pupil of the Swaro should be quite helpful as well.

songlaw · Aug 10, 2017

Still like the Trijicon 1-8?

BenL said:
I picked one up to try this season (forgive the crappy cell phone pics.) The Trijicon 1-8X is a little larger than my 1-4X US Optics that it replaces (now on the top rifle, below), but only marginally heavier (the US Optics scope is a tank.) The Trijicon glass is clear, sharp, and bright.

The 1X setting is true 1X (beyond, say, 5 feet) and at that mag, the red "circle" looks like a dot; with a 34mm tube, the eye box is very forgiving and almost shoots like a red dot at 1X (I also have a stock that's adjustable, so I'm sure that helps a lot.)

At 8X, the reticle is very useful. The lines are a little thick, but still good.

Overall, it's a very nice scope; I'm really happy with it.

You've had the scope for several month now, do you still like it? Regrets?
Thanks.

BenL · Aug 15, 2017

songlaw said:
You've had the scope for several month now, do you still like it? Regrets?
Thanks.

I still really like it and would recommend one. The glass is very bright and at 1X, feels a lot like a red dot.

CrabcakesAndFootball · Mar 14, 2018

BenL said:
I still really like it and would recommend one. The glass is very bright and at 1X, feels a lot like a red dot.

BenL, I am thinking about picking up this optic for a 5.56 AR. I like the red MOA, which I believe is what you have. I'd be mostly punching paper from a bench between 50-200 yards. I might stretch it to 300 on rare occasions.

Still like the scope? I see elsewhere that some have complained about light bleeding over the numbers, but that strikes me as a small issue. There are 4 numbers in 1 order. Does that exist for you/do you find it distracting?

Also, how is the LaRue mount working out for you? Thanks in advance.

BenL · Mar 14, 2018

I don't see the bleeding others describe unless I crank the reticle up to high and view in the dark. Not an issue for me, so far.

Yes, I still like the scope and have considered getting a second for my HM rifle.

I like LaRue mounts and have a couple of them. This is a 34mm tube, so your choice of mounts will be limited. Luckily, LaRue makes good stuff.

firemn260 · Mar 15, 2018

I have had the scope for about 6 months and I like it a lot. I have it mounted on my 308 and it works well for my purposes. I have shot out to 200 yards with no problem. I at first thought the center crosshair was a little thick but it hasn’t been a issue so far. I realize this scope wasn’t designed for Precision work but it sure is well suited for short to medium range.

Over all a well built optic in my opinion.

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