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ncdrummer 
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 Topic: Meopta MeostarPosted: December/04/2007 at 16:29 |
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Does anybody know how this scope in 3-12x56 compares to the Zeiss Conquest? Thanks. Drummer
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jonbravado
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Posted: December/05/2007 at 08:49 |
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i would put it slightly above the zeiss conquest.
definitely the best 3-12x56 VALUE out there.
get a #4 reticle and be amazed.
i have a 56mm meostar and it's really bright and crisp in the lowlight.
i have owned zeiss, monarch, elite 4200's, and several other brands - but this is
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Posted: December/05/2007 at 09:57 |
Any problemas with eye relief on the Meopta's you've encountered, Johnny??
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Posted: December/05/2007 at 10:31 |
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In certain models, doesn`t the Meopta have shorter eye relief than the 4200`s????
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ncdrummer
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Posted: December/05/2007 at 15:12 |
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Eye relief is a concern. This scope will go on a Remmy model Seven SS magnum in 7mm SAUM. It kicks about 18 lbs. 50% more than a similar .308. Thanks.
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Focus
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Posted: December/05/2007 at 15:39 |
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If eye relief is a concern, and it sounds like it could be, I would suggest a conquest. You actually didn't say which conquest you were considering.....I assume the 3x12x56? If so it will have 3.5" constant eye relief, optics will be very good with the conquest, but I haven't compared the two scopes mentioned head to head. Will defer to Jon's opinion.
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Posted: December/06/2007 at 18:12 |
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Thanks, fellas. Now I gotta handle one. Drummer |
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Posted: December/06/2007 at 20:31 |
18lbs isnt anything my 300wsm makes 34lbs and my .280 makes 18lbs thats not anything to worry about
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Posted: December/07/2007 at 08:44 |
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A 7mmSAUM in a lightweight model seven will kick a lot more than 18#, it will be pretty stout.
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Posted: December/07/2007 at 08:56 |
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An M7 Remy with a 3-12X56 will be like towing a 36' travel trailer with a Ranger.
I would look at a smaller scope that would not ruin the balance of that fine rifle. I have a 3-9x40 Monarch on mine and it works great.
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jonbravado
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Posted: December/07/2007 at 12:59 |
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eye relief is shorter than i like - BUT, it's on a 7mm08 so it's not a problem.
that gun kicks like a baby.
if eye relief is an issue - get a 3-9x40 conquest and call it a day.
or the 1.5-6x42 SIII sightron w/a #4 would be nice.
good luck.
J
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Posted: December/08/2007 at 19:02 |
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I have 3x9 monarchs on a couple of different rifles: a Ruger M77II .243 and a Model Seven .308. Nice scopes, but I want more magnification and better low-light performance on the SAUM. I have a 4.5-14x44 Conquest on my .308 5-R, but the low-light performance is not what I desire. So, I am off the the races. If the scope it too big asthetically, teh so be it! I am after performance for this hunting rifle. I already have several beautiful rifles in the safe!! This one may be the ugly little sister... Thanks. Drummer
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