OpticsTalk by SWFA, Inc. Homepage SWFA     SampleList.com
Forum Home Forum Home > Scopes > Rifle Scopes
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Meopta Meopro v. Meostar v. SWFA SS 3-9x
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials.

Meopta Meopro v. Meostar v. SWFA SS 3-9x

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
pbw View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: July/09/2016
Status: Offline
Points: 15
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pbw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Meopta Meopro v. Meostar v. SWFA SS 3-9x
    Posted: July/09/2016 at 00:26
Greetings all -- first post by a scope newbie.

I recently bought a CZ 557 in 6.5x55 and I need to pick a scope for it.  I've been poking around these forums a bit and have read a lot of good things about meopta and had come pretty close to snagging one until I read about first focal plane and second focal plane reticles, and now I've gone back to being mostly uncertain.

My use will be occasional hunting, most likely dawn or dusk, often overcast, forested background.  The rest of the time I'll be target shooting.

For meopta scopes, I have been considering:
http://www.eurooptic.com/meopta-meostar-r1-3-10x50-zplex-matte-black-rifle-scope.aspx
http://www.eurooptic.com/meopro-35-10x44-4c-red-riflescope-542800.aspx

The meopta marketing suggests that meostar would be brighter -- on the other hand, with dark backgrounds I could really see the red dot in the meopro being handy.  I presume with the red dot model I would be able to turn it off and just use the cross hairs -- please correct me if I'm wrong. 

But then I read about how first focal plane reticles are easier to use because you don't have to do any math in calculating holdover.  So I started looking at this with an FFR:  http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx 

With regard to the SWFA, I would prefer turrets with caps for hunting purposes -- would I have issues in thick brush?  I'm also curious about how SWFA scopes compare to the meoptas, whether the red dot is worth it or more of a gimmick, whether the 50mm end on the meostar is worth all the bulk and height, or any other suggestions people have.  My budget for the scope is about $700, but less is always better.


Back to Top
Rancid Coolaid View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar

Joined: January/19/2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 9318
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rancid Coolaid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/09/2016 at 11:05
First, it's complicated!

Tactical, non-illuminated FFP scopes are a challenge for low light hunting. The reticle is often too small at the bottom or too large at the top. Add to that the reticles can disappear in low light.

For your hunting purposes, the SS3-9 is not the best fit. For range work, it is just about perfect. On that scope, glass is quite good, turrets are great - but uncapped, tracking is true, and reticle is usable at the top and the bottom.

I have no experience with the Meopta. If low light hunting with wooded backdrop is the priority, you need illumination. I'd add the Trijicon 3-9 to your short list. I have the SS and the Accupoint, both do something really great, but the trijicon is a much better woods hunter.

Hope it helps!
Freedom is something you take.
Respect is something you earn.
Equality is something you whine about not being given.
Back to Top
supertool73 View Drop Down
Optics God
Optics God
Avatar
Superstool

Joined: January/03/2008
Status: Offline
Points: 11814
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/09/2016 at 11:41
I would take a hard look at the Leupold vxr patrol. It will do all the thimgs you want well. It has amazing illumination, good glass, low profile uncapped turrets that work great for hunting and target shooting. And they track well.

I own a SS 3-9x and a Meopta 3-9x. The SS is a great tactical type scope and the meopta is a great hunting scope, but neither do both near as good as the vxr patrol IMO.
Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.

"A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own."
Back to Top
pbw View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: July/09/2016
Status: Offline
Points: 15
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pbw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/09/2016 at 18:15
Thank you both for the practical information.
Back to Top
cheaptrick View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar

Joined: September/27/2004
Location: South Carolina
Status: Offline
Points: 20844
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/09/2016 at 19:15
Concur with Supertool. The VX-R is a good one. 

Welcome to Optics Talk. 
If at first you don't secede...try..try again.
Back to Top
pbw View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: July/09/2016
Status: Offline
Points: 15
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote pbw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/10/2016 at 20:13
Although it stretches my price range a tad, I'd be interested in the opinion you guys have on this, especially as it compares to the suggested Leupold above:

It's a Zeiss 2-8x42 Conquest DL with illuminution

http://www.samplelist.com/Zeiss-2-8x42-Conquest-DL-Rifle-Scope-DEMO-B-P87183.aspx

This guy had a lot of good things to say about it's predecessor, the Duralyt 2-8x42:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHLTzETyWgg
Back to Top
saltydog235 View Drop Down
Optics Apprentice
Optics Apprentice


Joined: January/07/2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 172
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote saltydog235 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/10/2016 at 22:24
X2 on the Trijicon for hunting.
Back to Top
probably View Drop Down
Optics Apprentice
Optics Apprentice
Avatar

Joined: June/01/2016
Location: Old America
Status: Offline
Points: 70
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote probably Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/16/2016 at 18:51
Not to be disagreeable, but in terms of hunting scopes, I'd rate the 3-9x40 vxr far, far below the meopta or conquest for low light.   As I mentioned in another thread, I have compared them side by side at dusk under identical conditions, watching deer walk around on an opposite ridgeline from my house.

I used to be a diehard leupold fan, and I still have quite a few of them, but I do not own a leupold that can beat any of my 3 meoptas for low light deer hunting. 
In 30 yrs of hunting Ive taken many WTB over 120", 3 over 140" & 2 over 160;I own most of the glass and guns that people argue over. So I go online for friendly chat but rude know-it-alls can bite me
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.122 seconds.