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Anybody have experience with this scope? It has my interest.
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These are terrific optics -- notably ahead of the Zeiss Conquest in terms of resolving power under poor/low lighting conditions and not all that far behind the Diavari Victory. I only wish their #4 reticle was more like Zeiss and had a slightly thicker center wire. Nonetheless, the 4-12x40 Meostar is a superb scope and should serve you well.
Mine tracks perfectly and seems to be built like the proverbial tank.
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Feeder raiders are in trouble when there's moonlight. That #4 reticle, despite being a tad thin in the center, and the scope's ability to resolve fine detail under poor lighting make for a deadly nightime combo. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/BobbyTomek/raccoon-meopta-moestar-2-24-14-DSC_0738_zps605fda41.jpg)
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I would look at the 3-12x56 as well.
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look at the 3-12x56 with red dot
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Bobby, did you do a tracking test or more general observation when making adjustments?
Appreciate the suggestions guys, but I'm not interested in anything larger than a 44mm objective right now.
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Yes, I did -- always do. It tracks perfectly.
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Thanks, Bobby.
Anyone else have any experience with it?
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I had one and sold it. The scope was optically the best I've ever had at the time, but the weight, the gigantic ocular, and poor eye relief were things that I did not like.
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Drano I don't see that scope in their line up? Are you looking at a used one? There is a 4-16 x 44 Meostar and 4-12 x 50 meopro.The meopro compares to my eyes to the conquest, I am fairly certain the Meostar at least to my eyes is comparable to the Zeiss Victory glass.
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These are terrific optics -- notably ahead of the Zeiss Conquest in terms of resolving power under poor/low lighting conditions and not all that far behind the Diavari Victory. I only wish their #4 reticle was more like Zeiss and had a slightly thicker center wire. Nonetheless, the 4-12x40 Meostar is a superb scope and should serve you well.
Mine tracks perfectly and seems to be built like the proverbial tank. THIS. Best scope out there for the money and on stand alone quality easily competes with the (much) higher dollar Euros. I've owned (and own) practically all of them, and if there is a particular MEOPTA that fits my application, then that is what I buy.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Jimmy-That model is apparently being phased out by Meopta. I don't understand why, but then again, Zeiss' decision to discontinue the #4 reticle in the Victory HT lineup is equally perplexing.
Nonetheless, there are plenty of places still selling the existing inventories of the MeoStar 4-12x40.
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Jimmy-That model is apparently being phased out by Meopta. I don't understand why, but then again, Zeiss' decision to discontinue the #4 reticle in the Victory HT lineup is equally perplexing.
Nonetheless, there are plenty of places still selling the existing inventories of the MeoStar 4-12x40. This us my understanding as well. There are some decent prices to be had on the remaining ones. I wish it were lighter. It seems to have quality glass and reputation for reliable tracking that aren't common in their price range.
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Alex at Europtic has a good deal on the 4-12 demo...
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