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re: Riflescope Suggestion thread

Posted by bman940 on 2/13/24 at 8:44 am
I'm a big Meopta fan and really like their FFP offerings. The Optika5 scopes are great for hunting, and their low-light performance, like the 6's, is very good. Yes, you do need to pay attention to the manual. I do prefer bullet drops for hunting, so much quicker to get on target than dialing. ...
I picked up a Riton Optics 5 Primal 2-12X44 for my Thompson Center Icon and love it. The rifle is .5 MOA accurate, and the scope makes sure I'm getting all of that. The MOA reticle works great for fast and accurate bullet drops, and the adjustable throw lever is a nice feature. The glass has very ...

re: AR15 purchase

Posted by bman940 on 11/2/23 at 8:42 am
I have a Riton Optics 3 Primal 3-18X50 scope on my 6.5 CM. Love it! I can use the MRAD reticle for bullet drops for fast shots or I can dial in my shot with the exposed turrets. The FFP makes it so I don't need to worry about what magnification setting the scope is at. A lot of scope for the money. ...
For me, cheap means good quality and a reasonable price. If you buy something poorly made with a crummy warranty, you defintely don't get off cheaply. Check out Riton Optics. I have 3 of their Red Dots that I picked up at their last sale, and I couldn't be happier. In fact, I'll be training with th...

re: Best Scope for Ruger 10/22

Posted by bman940 on 8/20/23 at 11:23 am
Answer to Nikon question, NO. They offer you credit toward another product. ...

re: Best Scope for Ruger 10/22

Posted by bman940 on 8/18/23 at 2:39 pm
I have 3 Riton Optics, 1 Primal 4-12X50 IL scopes. 1000's of rounds, zero issues, and big fun had by all. Yes to having parallax adjustment. The quality and features of the 1 Primal far outweigh the retail price of $279. I'm going to try and add a pic of my 10/22 Green Gator Edition and the scope. N...
Stick with your max budget and see the best deal you can get from Doug. I have also bought a lot of "stuff" from him and had no issues whatsoever. I'm sure, like anything tho, if you snooze, you lose. The deal expires, or they end up being out of stock. ...
I would take a look at the Meopta Optika5 3-15X44 Z-Plus reticle. This will work great for your needs, and dialing in the bullet drops using Strelok Pro will be a significant advantage. The 5 has better light transmission than the MeoSport R, which for hunting, is exactly what you need. You could s...
+1 for the Meopta Optika6. They will do everything you want a scope to do. These scopes are over engineered and for the $, the glass quality is excellent. I like a BDC reticle for hunting and dialing for fun. The Optika6 FFP scopes let you do both. There are some deals to be had if you shop around. ...

re: Good Binos for a Decent Price

Posted by bman940 on 12/17/22 at 7:05 am
Agree that you can't go wrong with Meopta binos. I use the Optika HD 10x42s for the same purpose, and they ride around in the middle box of my truck for quick access the rest of the year. At under $400 for European glass, they are tough to beat. ...

re: Is this the Meopta scope I want?

Posted by bman940 on 3/27/22 at 4:42 pm
Meopta 2.5-15x44 MeoPro Optika 6 SFP Riflescope (Z-Plex Reticle) is one heck of a scope, you might also want to look at the Optika5 3-15x44. A one-inch tube and 5X zoom, it is a little sleeker scope and still loaded with great features! Meopta is the best scope maker around that you probably have ne...

re: Scope recommendation

Posted by bman940 on 1/28/22 at 9:21 am
A scope I am sure no one has mentioned is Meopta's new for 2022 and just released, MeoSport R 3-15x50mm RD scope. It has a 4c/crosshair reticle, turrets, SFP, 30mm tube, and an illuminated reticle. It might not be the best of all worlds but it will get the job done for you in many ways and at $449 ...
Plus 1 on the Meopta. 1 heck of a lot of features for a great price. European quality for a fair price. Why wouldn't you buy an optic from a company known for the quality of their glass and that sells glass to other companies? I have both an Optika5 and 6 scopes, love 'em. Definitely worth the $....
I switched to crossbow 3 years ago because of a shoulder injury and love the flexibility. I popped a Meopta Optika6 1-6x24 scope on mine and I couldn't be happier. I have taken 2 gobblers and 1 doe. ...

re: Optics recommendations 7mm 08

Posted by bman940 on 5/6/21 at 1:41 pm
You can not go wrong with Meopta. Whoever got you on that path knows quality and value. That being said, I think you can drop down to their Optika5 2-10 or 3-15 magnification models and your rifle will be set for hunting season. You can choose the ZPLUS reticle and then dial in the drops using Strel...

re: Rifle scope recommendations

Posted by bman940 on 2/15/21 at 8:53 am
Meopta has their Optika5 line of riflescopes out now. They have the same glass as the Optika6 but with 1-inch tubes. I have the 6 on my 6.5cm, 5.4-27x50 FFP. Awesome for reaching out using the BDC or dialing in my drops. I couldn't be happier with the features that this scope has....

re: Low light scopes

Posted by bman940 on 2/1/21 at 3:54 pm
Without a doubt, the Meopta MeoStar R1 is one of the best out there and probably the best option for your $. There are a lot of videos and forum posts saying the same thing about the R1. ...

re: Rifle scope recommendations

Posted by bman940 on 12/20/20 at 5:14 pm
Looking at Meopta is the right direction. I tried for over a year to stay off the 6.5CM bandwagon but then I shot a buddies and now I own 5. It's a sickness! I have Meopta's on all but one, the 5th has a thermal on it. The Optika6 is the way to go for a great FFP scope with excellent glass. From the...

re: Rifle scope recommendations

Posted by bman940 on 9/21/20 at 10:33 am
Being a lever gone shooter myself, there are things to take into consideration that you don't need to worry about with a bolt gun. Obj. clearance being one and even with an offset cocking handle having a room with the eyepiece can be tricky. I have a Meopta MeoPro 6X on my Browning BLR .308. Love it...