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I’ve never owned a fixed power but been looking at the Meopta Meostar in the 7x56. This is hunting only and normally run mine on 5 or 6 power. Just looking for people that have used them. Thanks

Unless you are hunting at night or in the gloaming most of the time, that's a pretty bulky scope to be toting around. Might screw up your cheek weld. A 6x42 would be nearly as bright, and a lot handier. I have a Hawke 8x56 and it's a beast, heaviest I have at 22oz, and needs really high rings. It's nice to look through though. Someone, maybe S&B, makes a 7x50 too.

Like to see your setup when it's together.

I’ve used Meopta’s 6x42 and been really well pleased.

I don't know squat about the Meopta Meostar 7x56, but I run fixed power scopes on all my rifles save one, and that's only because I have not replaced it yet. I have a few 2.5x20s, some 4X scopes with different objective diameters and several 6X scopes (both 6x36s and 6x42s)...plus one 10x42. The one exception is a Leupold VXII 1-4x20 on my .375 H&H.

I have never had an issue or problem hunting or getting a shot due to using a fixed power scope, but have had plenty of reliability issues with variables. The only variable I would consider these days is a S&B PMII or maybe a SWFA SS 1-4x24.

Are you talking about the 7x56 Meostar R1 or 8x56 Meostar R2?

Both are very good scopes, and for stand hunting or other low light use where field of view is not too critical, they work well.

They are somewhat specialized scopes for night hunting, and you kinda have to know this is what you want. If you are not sure, consider something like the excellent Meostar R1 3-12x56. It is by far Meopta's most popular scope at the moment with nearly as good of a low light performance at the expense of a bit more weight.

ILya

Haven't shot it yet. But, just mounted this Meopta Artemis 2000 6x42mm with 4B reticle (love the ret) in Talley Mediums(could have probably got away with lows, but bolt clearance is minimal with mediums and Kimber stocks suggest a minimum of mediums for my taste).

I bought two of these from Doug when he was running a special a week back or so.
Certainly can't be beat for $299.99
The optics are incredible.

Nice.

That sure is s beautiful rifle. How does she shoot for you?

Thanks, its a 308 win and she shoots consistent 3/4" 100 yard 3 shot groups with 150gr Federal Blue Box Factory loads.
Shoots 1/2" consistently with 150gr Nosler BT and a near max load of Ramshot Tac reloads.
That was with SWFA 6x scope.

Screaminweasel, I just took that same scope off my Cz550 after well over a decade of solid use. No complaints - terrific adjustments. Looks perfect on that good looking rig of yours. Enjoy.

Excellent to hear about your experience. My first impressions of the scope are very positive. I plan to shoot it tomorrow or the next day.
I think it looks right at home on the lil Kimber as well, thanks much for the compliment.

I've gotta get this dialed in and back out spring bear hunting!

That is a great looking Kimber.

WOW!

That's a realllllly nice stock. The stated specs on the eye relief on the Artemis series seemed a little short. Do you find the eye relief to be a little stingy?

I am going with the 6x36 and 6x40 Leupolds more and more. There is nothing not to like about them and they have never let me down. Unless you are hunting at night there is no need for better optics. The weight is good for medium to lite weight rifles.

I still haven't fired the rifle with the new Artemis scope, but I don't think the eye relief is an issue. Very "easy" eye box and not super critical with a good cheek weld.

My Kimber 308 doesn't kick much, so I'm not worried about having maximum eye relief.

I once upon a time had a Leupold FX3 6x42 with LR duplex on this rifle. I think SWFA optics are better than the Leupold was..........
And, I tested burris MTac, Old Burris Signature, Sightron big sky against the leupold 6x42 and it was no contest. The Leupold FX3 6x42 optics suck........just my experience. But, I'm picky.

I have a number of fixed power scopes and the older my eyes are getting, I am starting to think the 6 x 42 is the best all around fixed power scope for hunting. Prior to this it has always been 4x for me for a fixed power scope. (I have moved to the 1x6 Z6 as my go to hunting scope for most close up hunting though.)

Without a doubt, the brightest and clearest fixed power scope I have a 4 x 32 S&B and close behind that having the edge in low light is a 8 x 56 S&B.

Based on that, and all of the fixed power scopes I have looked through, the best value in a 4x fixed is the IOR 4 x 32. The older Nikon Monarch 4x comes in after that one. Not sure if they make either one anymore.

I have compared the S&B and IOR 4's many times in different conditions. I have to tell you, the price difference between the two is not warranted. While the S&B is the winner, it is by a very small margin.

I would also like to add that the previous post about the 8 x 56 being bulky is correct. For me it is the ultimate low light scope but it is no scope for a walk around or brush busting rifle. Under 100 yards it is a bit much for some shots but in low light it definitely is the hands down winner. For me, this scope is on a rifle used for stand hunting.

BR -
Nice post! Big fans of fixed are rewarded with light weight, compact durable scopes. I agree with Pappy about the larger objectives but since a fan of Schmidt Bender fixed I have had an interest in their 7 x 50. Can not resist various 6 x 42s for they are just the ticket throwing in a scabbard. Will check out the Meopta. To date favorites include vintage Leupolds, Swfa and bullet proof Schmidt Benders with A7 reticle.

For context, this is the 8x56 S&B on a Ruger Scout in 450 BM. It is not quite so handy with this scope and it is limited to stand hunting. Have a 1 x 6 Z6 Swaro in QD rings for all other uses.