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How do Meopta Meostar scopes compare with similarly priced optics, such as Leupold VX-3s, Zeiss Conquests, Sightron SIIIs, and others? I am considering picking up a 3-10x50 #4 reticle, and I am curious how they rate against other scopes. Thanks!
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Plus: Quite bright and clear
Minus: Heavy for a non-tactical scope, shortish eye relief
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Heres a good comparison to a Conquest and the new Minox. Looks to be a fine scope. http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=23722
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
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Ooooops, its for the Meopro not the Meostar...sorry.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
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I thought I heard that Zeiss contracts out the Conquest and Meopta makes it. Conquest is a fine scope. Buckfever1
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How do Meopta Meostar scopes compare with similarly priced optics, such as Leupold VX-3s, Zeiss Conquests, Sightron SIIIs, and others? I am considering picking up a 3-10x50 #4 reticle, and I am curious how they rate against other scopes. Thanks! I've owned two Meopta Meostars (both 4-16x model) and, to MY EYES, they provide just a tiny bit better clarity than the Conquest models I've owned (6.5-20x and 4.5-14x). Resolution is about the same, maybe just a tad better as well. The Conquest is lighter and uses a 1" tube vs. the 30mm used with the Meostar. I much preferred the turret adjustments on the Conquest as the Meostar's "clicks" were mushy & you could easily loose yourself in adjustment if you don't concentrate on feeling the clicks. I also prefer the side focus parallax adjustment of the Conquest vs the adjustable objective of the Meostar. Finally, the reticle selection of the Conquest is much more varied and I prefer the standard mildot available with the Zeiss vs the diamond shaped holdover points that Meopta uses for their "mil-dot" reticle. Overall, I'd say that the Meostar is better optically vs the Conquest but after that the Conquest wins all the other comparison criteriae. There is more to buying a scope than optical clarity & performace but the Meostar is still a great scope in its own right. Best of luck to you. p.s.--almost forgot, I'd rate the Meostar the best of the bunch optically when compared to the Leupold & Sightron S III models listed.
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How do Meopta Meostar scopes compare with similarly priced optics, such as Leupold VX-3s, Zeiss Conquests, Sightron SIIIs, and others? I am considering picking up a 3-10x50 #4 reticle, and I am curious how they rate against other scopes. Thanks! I've owned two Meopta Meostars (both 4-16x model) and, to MY EYES, they provide just a tiny bit better clarity than the Conquest models I've owned (6.5-20x and 4.5-14x). Resolution is about the same, maybe just a tad better as well. The Conquest is lighter and uses a 1" tube vs. the 30mm used with the Meostar. I much preferred the turret adjustments on the Conquest as the Meostar's "clicks" were mushy & you could easily loose yourself in adjustment if you don't concentrate on feeling the clicks. I also prefer the side focus parallax adjustment of the Conquest vs the adjustable objective of the Meostar. Finally, the reticle selection of the Conquest is much more varied and I prefer the standard mildot available with the Zeiss vs the diamond shaped holdover points that Meopta uses for their "mil-dot" reticle. Overall, I'd say that the Meostar is better optically vs the Conquest but after that the Conquest wins all the other comparison criteriae. There is more to buying a scope than optical clarity & performace but the Meostar is still a great scope in its own right. Best of luck to you. p.s.--almost forgot, I'd rate the Meostar the best of the bunch optically when compared to the Leupold & Sightron S III models listed. Ceylonc is right on in his post and I have to agree. I have 2 Meostars (1.5-5 and 4-12). They are heavy compared to other scopes. Personally, I don't care about the weight. The optics are fabulous compared to the others mentioned.
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+2. I have a few Meoptas and they are VERY hard to beat for the money. They are a little heavy, but the view is amazing.
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+2. I have a few Meoptas and they are VERY hard to beat for the money. They are a little heavy, but the view is amazing. I MUST AGREE!!!!!!!!!
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