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Question about a scope..
Posted on 1/9/12 at 9:51 am
Posted on 1/9/12 at 9:51 am
I know everyone has the game on the brain but I have a question in regards to scopes.
I purchased a new Nikon Monarch 3-12 42 last year for my Tikka T3. The sight in was easy, shoots
really great groups and was really pleased with the scope at the range.
Hunting has been a different story. I find the scope really struggles in low light situations, "glares out or blacks out"
very easily and my field of view at 12 zoom is not very good.
I read a lot of great reviews about the scope and am very disappointed and wondering if I got a bad scope?!
With all that said (i know it's a lot to read), what do you guys know of Meopta Meostar line scopes.
(Meopta used to make the glass for Zeiss)
I would like to stay in the range of $500 to $750 for a new scope...
Thanks in advance
I purchased a new Nikon Monarch 3-12 42 last year for my Tikka T3. The sight in was easy, shoots
really great groups and was really pleased with the scope at the range.
Hunting has been a different story. I find the scope really struggles in low light situations, "glares out or blacks out"
very easily and my field of view at 12 zoom is not very good.
I read a lot of great reviews about the scope and am very disappointed and wondering if I got a bad scope?!
With all that said (i know it's a lot to read), what do you guys know of Meopta Meostar line scopes.
(Meopta used to make the glass for Zeiss)
I would like to stay in the range of $500 to $750 for a new scope...
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:12 am to MapGuy
I have that scope on my Model 70. Any scope in low light will perform poorly at full magnification
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:14 am to MapGuy
quote:
$500 to $750
That range will get you a Leupold to your liking.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:15 am to willeaux
quote:My man.
That range will get you a Leupold to your liking.
He won't be dissapoint either
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:15 am to jack6294
I have to dial it all the way back to 3 and I'm still having the same issue.
I had a cheap Bushnell I could keep at 6 power when I'm having to dial this one back to 3 in the same light..
Could it just the bell, I've always used 50's and this is a 42?
I had a cheap Bushnell I could keep at 6 power when I'm having to dial this one back to 3 in the same light..
Could it just the bell, I've always used 50's and this is a 42?
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:16 am to MapGuy
Never go cheap on optics brah
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:17 am to jack6294
quote:
Any scope in low light will perform poorly at full magnification
I agree with this. Dial the zoom down and you will see a difference.
I am struggling with buying a Zeiss scope.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:18 am to Bama and Beer
I may just get a Zeiss Conquest and be done with it.
I have read a lot of reviews about the Meopta's and it seems they are comparable to Zeiss.
I have read a lot of reviews about the Meopta's and it seems they are comparable to Zeiss.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:18 am to Bama and Beer
Word.
Just get a vx3 with 50mm objective. a 10x should be around 550-600
Just get a vx3 with 50mm objective. a 10x should be around 550-600
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:19 am to MapGuy
I have a pair of Zeiss blinoculars. I love em, but they are comparable to leupolds that are 40% cheaper.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:21 am to willeaux
I've even gotten into getting my rifle with my Leupold on my rifle up before my Bushnell binos when it's dark light
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:25 am to Bama and Beer
I will take the Nikon and put it on my son's rifle that I will get him this year.
I have a couple of months to make up my mind on a scope.
I have a couple of months to make up my mind on a scope.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:25 am to MapGuy
quote:
Zeiss Conquest
That is my favorite at this time
Shot an employee's new X-bolt .300 short mag last week at just about dusk. He had a Swarovski 2-12 on it. I don't remember the exact model (first experience with a Swarovski) but I was impressed by it but only shot 2 3 rd groups with it.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:30 am to dedfella
quote:
Swarovski 2-12
My BIL has one with the red dot illumination for "night" shooting..
The scope is bad arse!
It's a $1800 scope.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 10:37 am to dedfella
quote:
Swarovski
My dad has one of these on his 7mm Mag. He custom made the stock fit to a lefty shooter. I'm right handed, my brother is a left handed shooter.
I would die to get that rifle.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 1:15 pm to MapGuy
Meopta meostar is a great scope. I traded my VX-3 for a new one because it was perfect for my area. Make sure you get a scope with a 30mm tube not a 1" tube that's the key. You will be very happy with the 3x12x56 for $650-$900
Posted on 1/9/12 at 1:43 pm to gsm1060
Swarovski 3-12x56 Diavari V with 30 mm tube will get you plenty of light and width at full power in twilight conditions. Spend the bucks. It will last a lifetime.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 1:47 pm to MapGuy
quote:
I purchased a new Nikon Monarch 3-12 42 last year for my Tikka T3.
I got a leupold on my tikka.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:01 pm to dedfella
quote:
X-bolt .300 short mag
I have been debating with myself about getting one of these. What did you think of the rifle?
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:38 pm to CadesCove
quote:
What did you think of the rifle?
I was suitably impressed.
I have an A bolt in .308 and I can tell quite an improvement in the bolt throw and the rifle seemed to fit a little better than my A bolt.
Beautiful rifle that I could find nothing not to like about.
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