Was just curious what everyone’s thoughts/reviews on these scopes would be

Just contact Doug at Cameraland and buy one!

I only have four and all are 3X9 but I am a fan. An excellent hunting scope for the money.

I own two Meopta meopros that was purchased just last year. I can't comment on the reliability but glass is on par with my Leupold VX3i, great eye relief and perfect for a set it and forget it scope. I have several Zeiss conquest 3-9's that to me are a little better especially in eye relief but were made by Meopta. I don't think you can go wrong with a Meopta meopro for sure.
Depending on your budget the Meostar's have better glass for sure but the price reflects it.

I have one Zeiss Conquest which is nothing more than a Meopro 3-9X40. As well as a couple of the Cabelas Euro-instinct scopes. Same scope, they even have Meopta written on them in small print underneath where it can't be seen once mounted. I paid full price, $550 for the Zeiss. Cabelas was closing out their version for $250 a few years ago and I bought 2. Wish I'd bought 2 more at that price.


I can't tell a bit of difference between them and would rate them a noticeable step up from Leupold VX-3.

I have a few and they are very high quality. Right there with all of the "A" class glass.

They're my go-to in a 3-9x40

doug has the 4-14x44 models on sale for $450.00 i believe....money well spent

Waiting to see the Optika 6 line with the DichroTech reticle.

I have an older Cabelas Instinct 3-9x40 that is a Meopro. They are really good scopes for the money. Glass and clarity is top notch.. Adjustments are crisp and reliable. Just get off the fence and call Doug at camera land.

3 or 4 years ago I considered buying a meopta scope because they were 2 times cheaper than the big three, and I asked many gunsmiths that mounted and sighted them, and they all said that they had problems with some of them holding zero, so of course I stayed away from them. After that Meopta released a new model and they are not so cheap any more - maybe they are better quality now but if I'm going to spend 1000$ on the scope, I'll spend additional 100$ and get Swaro,Zeiss, Kahles...-not Meopta. If I want something cheaper I'll go with cheaper Leupolds-it may not be the same optic quality but it will hold zero- and that is what is important to me.

Just my 0,02$

No issues with any of the Zeiss Conquest MC, Cabelas Instinct, Meopta Meopros I have owned holding zero. Best value if the hunting scope marked in my opinion.

Except most of us ain't talking about $1000.00.

The Artemis line is extremely rugged. It's a treat to see these becoming available in the US.

I did purchase one four or five years ago and the one I purchased does not hold zero. I put mine on a 300 Win Mag and it did great all summer long. I took it hunting in Colorado and took it to a range to make sure it was still on zero. First shot was right where I aimed. Second shot was two inches to the right. I thought I just pulled the shot. The third was not on the paper. Both the range manager and a gun smith that was there tried to get that scope back on zero...no way. It was gone. I called Meopta and they said they had no other complaints and I must have done something to it. Thank goodness I always bring a second rifle. When I got home I took it off the rifle and put it in the original box. I called to see if Meopta would fix it but they said to send it back at my cost and they would look at it. (At a cost) I just chalked it up to a bad company and tossed the scope in the bottom of my safe. That said, I have a friend that also has one and he loves it.

So you don't own one nor have any personal experience with them.

This sounds nothing like any interaction I've had with Meopta. Are you sure you're talking about the same company? Meopta has repeatedly given me some of the best, it not the best, customer service in the industry. The description in your post has not been my experience whatsoever.

I call B.S.

I can’t comment on reliability, etc., of Mesopotamia scopes, but I’ve had my eye on a 4.5-14 Meopro, and Doug has them on sale. Unfortunately, about an hour before I saw his sale on them, I got some unexpected news that’s going to cost me $2000+ dollars unexpectedly. Hopefully, I’ll get one soon though.

what are the differences between the
Artemis and meopro scopes?

Artemis scopes have a steel tube. Meopro's have an aluminum tube.

I've owned 5-6 Meopro scopes in various variable powers and 2 R1 Meostar variable power scopes. All were reliable and tracked as they should. I wouldn't consider the glass in Meopro's as alpha glass but based on my experience with them it's better than comparable priced Leupold, Nikon, Vortex etc. The R1 and especially R2 Meostar glass is very good.

I smell bullchitt

I've got 3 and love them. One 6x42 W #4 reticle and 2 of the 3.5x10x44RD's w/ illuminated dot #4 reticles. To me, the 3.5x10x44RD has it all at an affordable price, good glass. 1" tube, large enough objective (44mm) to help with low light hunting, but not too large to prevent low mounting, not too heavy, 16.7 ounces, and my old eyes are really starting to appreciate that illuminated dot reticle, especially late in evening hunts. Also, adjustments are very solid, All of this for about $650. I know, you all can get them for less in "the land of plenty". RJ

I ordered one of the Meostar R2 1.7-10x42 earlier this week. I'll be looking forward to seeing how it does.

Meopta 6X with a #4 reticle has become my favorite scope. I have several.
Bob

I see a big box store is closing out their 4.5-14x44mm Scopes with the 'HashMarks Reticle'....but I'm not sure what comparable model it would be to the 'Real' Meopta line.
The Cabela's Instinct is the brand of course. They even have adjustabel parallax from 30+. Was thiking of putting it on a .22lr since the parallax could adjust fairly low (overkill yes, but I like overkill and quality glass). Anyone have some experience with these?
Supposedly the BDC hash marks only work when dialed up to 'MAX' zoom on the scope, but Meopta website doesn't list a BDC calculation for rimfires.

I have a Meopro 3.5-10x 44mm and it is my favorite scope. I wish I would have bought two a few years back when they were on sale.

We just got a delivery of the MeoPro 3.5-10x44 - Reticle 4 reduced to only $399.99

The Cabela's Instinct is a Meopro. It's a good scope although it only has 43 MOA for windage and elevation. Not sure what you looked at on the Meopta site but their ballistic calculator can be used for 22 rimfires and you can set the scope power to different setting on the calculator which will equate to different yardages for the BDC reticle.


Try this - http://calculator.meoptasportsoptics.com/appusa.html#Input

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Does anyone have a true picture of the #4 reticle. The one on the website looks 3 times as thick as any I've ever looked at.

Well, seeing as it is now worthless to you, I'll offer you $50 plus shipping for the broken scope as long as the exterior and glass remain pristine. You'll be $50 ahead and will be rid of the junk cluttering up your safe.

I will look, but I am not sure I can retrieve them if they are on photo bucket. I did have images of Meopta's #4 reticles. Keep in mind that they use variations of the #4 without designating the differences. The #4 in the 3.5-10x44 is much thinner and wider than those in the R1 3-12x56, 4-12x40, etc., or the MeoPro 6x, 3-9x and 4-12x50, for instance. The #4 in the R2 8x56 is basically a wide duplex.

This is the only one I have handy. It was in a 6X42 that I sold here recently:

That looks much better than the picture.

Ghostman, thanks for the direction pointing....I see there are aftermarket scope dials available, but I did not see any 22lr data listed in the Meopro website......for .22lr do I have to just load custom data?

This year at Shot I meet Randy from Meopta. Doug asked me to check them out. I really liked what I saw and was looking forward to doing some reviews for them. Well today I'm going to the range to start testing 2 scopes and a spotter. Ill keep you guys posted.

bls72bmw

In the ammunition section of the calculator select CCI ammunition for the ammunition manufacturer, then select 22 LR for caliber. In the cartridge drop down menu there are a 15 CCI .22 LR loads listed . Select the load you use and fill out the rest of the ballistic data.

If you use another brand of 22 ammo the same bullet weight and velocity should be very close to the CCI loads.

GuideGun, I have been on the fence thinking about getting that same scope so I'm looking forward to reading your review.

bhoges,
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the scopes and spotter!!!
rookie

Has Meopta published reticle dimensions anywhere?


Okie John

You can do a google search for Meopta reticles and it'll show their reticles and dimensions. I still like to see a real picture of the one on the 3.5-10.
Meopta website leaves a lot to be desired when looking at their reticles.

Today I sighted in 2 rifle scopes and did a comparison between my Swarovski STR80 and the Meopta 82MM. I couldn't believe that my Swarovski isn't as good as the Meopta. During early light it had slightly more brightness, better clarify and contrast. My buddy is a professional photography and he agreed. We took some photos with his Nikon and I'm curious if the difference will show in the photos. In the next few weeks I will post some reviews of the spotter and riflescopes.

My 3-9x42 never lost zero. And was around $499 when i purchased it. Big difference price wise between the 1" meopro and the 30mm Meostar.

I can believe it. When I first got my S2, I owned the Kowa 884, ,my buddy had a Zeiss 85t FL, and my other buddy had a Swaro 80HD while we were glassing for mule deer. The S2 was neck and neck with the Kowa except at mags 45x+, where it began to "outshine" the Kowa. It was noticeably better than the other two at every magnification. Meopta makes world class glass, bar none.

yep, finally after wanting one for about 4 years I scored a slightly used one off ebay last fall. I had bid on at least 3 over the years, got outbid mainly because everytime one would come up I just didn't have the extra money at that time to really play ball at the price I needed to bid. YES they are right that the top. although I don't wear glasses anymore, I find the S2 has a touch more eye relief than the big 3 spotters to, mainly swaro. even if you don't wear glasses that extra eye relief is nice. The S2 has one problem, its not that it isn't as good or better than the swaro, it just doesn't have the swaro name on it, so you don't maintain the brand pricing on the used market like swaro does. that is both good and bad, good that you can find one if you are patient for a pretty darn good price. the bad is you better not pay too much for one. No way I am paying $2200 for a new one, even though the quality is worth it. BTW nightforce private labels these, meopta makes both versions for nightforce. Of course nightforce always tacs on a couple hundred extra for the same thing you get if it was just meopta. Mine is actually a cabelas euro.

JG is yours angled or straight?

Agree with everything you said cummins. Mine is straight version. I find it easier to make a quick acquisition personally. The only thing better that I've personally seen is the newer Swaro modular spotters, whatever they're called. I'm not going to shell out $3K+ for one though.

Own two Zeiss MeOpta Conquest and one 6x42 Me Opta....Totally happy with all

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^^^^^
This.

I probably have a dozen Meoptas in one style or another. Had no problems with any of them. Best optics for the money IME.

We just got a couple of the Meopta Meostar S2 spotters (both straight and Angled) with 20-70x zoom eyepieces in from a recent trade show where they were on display, but not even tripod mounted. First callers, 516-217-1000, can have them for only $1,999.99, marked down from $2699.94