I don’t compete in any kind of shooting competition but I do have the 5-30 Meopta on my CZ 457 VPT MTR. Because I don’t run the rifle hard I have not had any issues with the windage turret. However I will say that at higher magnification I think the image does get a little soft and there is a little loss of contrast. I personally love the scope. I think it’s a little funny that we’re bashing non-locking windage, when the trend these days is moving away from a locking elevation turret. It’s still a warranted issue as Meopta basically got it ass backward on this model, but I think it less of an issue what it’s being portrayed as. But everyone’s use case is a little different so the perception of the problem will be different. Great review @C_DOES
@@1Tan9neR7 thank you for the kind words. As I mention numerous times, and for this exact reason. Some things might not be ideal for some people. But for others it may be just what they are looking for.
Im watching this video because I was excited to see that it was released. I didnt watch it when you posted it but saw that you said it did poorly. So Im here contributing my view
Capped or locking. I don't care how it locks, as long as I can trust it. I used to love the pull up turrets, but I never dial, so if I have the option to save size and weight with capped, then I won't throw a fuss. Non locking is an automatic no-go as I can't trust them. even if you can set their zero as I can't trust myself (nor want to) triple check my turrets to see if they moved on me. Not something I want to worry about when I am shooting.
The rokslide review you're mentioning is done by someone with the alias "formidilosus" and I absolutely recommend reading some of the content he's putting out. He's opened my mind up to some of the issues in the scope and firearms industry and totally changed the way i shop for optics and rifles, but also how i zero and practice at the range. There's a few "shoot to hunt" podcasts with him that are very educational if you prefer listening. I think we need more science based approaches with people actually testing things instead of repeating something they heard on the internet a bunch of times and it's definitely inspired me to go out and try some ideas for myself. Ps Thanks for your reviews and the feedback you're providing. It was actually your video and that rokslide review that made me buy my first scope, the 3-18x50 meopta that I've been very happy with so far. I did have a loss of zero with that scope recently, but I can't for sure say at this point if it was really a fault of the scope. Further testing will commence shortly.
@eadymctavish4564 On the loss of zero and you said your it’s first scope I’ll ask: Did you level the scope, torque the mount screws and ring screws to the proper amount, what is the scope mounted to and if springer air rifle, is the scope rated for springers?
@@stevennewman4778 factory 308 tikka rifle and stock(Barrell channel opened up a bit with sandpaper) sportsmatch HTO73 rings, degreased with acetone on the base, screws and screw holes, blue loctite in the screw holes and finger nail polish as a finish on top. Torqued to i believe 19 inch pounds on the ring caps (i dont remember the base...but tight. Whatever sportsmatch recommended) One thing that I didn't do was using loctite/fingernail polish on the action screws. I took the action screws out and degreased them, added fingernail polish and torqued to spec. Scope has been rezeroed and is monitored for zero retention. The scope has not been leveled to a very precise extent.
@@eadymctavish4564 Interesting. It sound like it's mounted well. When it lost zero, you were using the same exact brand and weight ammo you zeroed with? I know I'm asking a lot of questions but I try to gain knowledge where I can. I was zeroing a scope just last year and shots were walking all over the target. Couldn't figure it out until I noticed my reticle rotating. I had gotten a phone call when mounting the scope and had forgotten to tighten the ring caps. Sometimes it's the simple things that end up being the issue.
@@stevennewman4778 10 shot zeros, same lot of ammo and the shift was obvious (about .5 mils). It hasn't shifted since, just shot a competition with it last weekend. Still highly recommend rokslide threads. There's a good one on scope mounting.
Interesting. Only a month ago I was trying to decide between the Meopta Optika6 and the Bushnell Match Pro ED. Lack of availability in Europe of the Bushnell and only 100€ difference in price over here, made it a fairly even comparison. Even though I knew the glass would be clearer on the Meopta, I ended up picking the Bushnell due to the controls being way better (revolution marking, locking turret, revolution indicator, flatter turrets, locking turrets). Meopta isn't alone, though. A lot of the European manufacturers are stuck in their ways and slow to adapt to the changing sport.
The only issue I've ever had with my Meopta is that it feels like you're looking through a tube. The FoV just isn't as wide when stacked up to competitors. EDIT: While I didn't have a warranty issue per se, I did have a spec of something show up in my scope. I tried to reach out to Meopta to talk to someone about it, and I never got a response via phone or email.
@@CDOES you should review one of my favorite hunting scopes. Riton 3 primal ffp crossover reticle 3-18x50 seems we both like that power range. I can even send you a new one I have one the shelf
July 100 degrees with 50 percent humidity that screams the south right now… are you another New York defector that ran to TN. I just got in a arken ep1-8 for the giggles of you need one to test
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BZ for pointing out the deal breakers, top of the fence there, helps us poors focus resources more wisely.
Totally agree!
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I don’t compete in any kind of shooting competition but I do have the 5-30 Meopta on my CZ 457 VPT MTR. Because I don’t run the rifle hard I have not had any issues with the windage turret. However I will say that at higher magnification I think the image does get a little soft and there is a little loss of contrast.
I personally love the scope. I think it’s a little funny that we’re bashing non-locking windage, when the trend these days is moving away from a locking elevation turret. It’s still a warranted issue as Meopta basically got it ass backward on this model, but I think it less of an issue what it’s being portrayed as. But everyone’s use case is a little different so the perception of the problem will be different.
Great review @C_DOES
@@1Tan9neR7 thank you for the kind words. As I mention numerous times, and for this exact reason. Some things might not be ideal for some people. But for others it may be just what they are looking for.
Been waiting ages for this repew!
@@thomasosborne2905 sorry for the delay
Monstrum has a PRO 7075 mount you need to look at. It's $40 and 7075 aluminum. Might unseat the UTG for the king of the poors mount.
On Amazon they even have bundles with bubble levels or a piggyback setup.
prob not 7075 alu but pot or recycled materials
@@linkchen8245 why wouldn't it be? It's advertised as such, and it's something that can be tested, so if they're lying, it's super easy to find out.
Looks sweet!!
@@joearledge1 I may give that a go in the future
The clarity is excellent.
@@cyeleeoptics if only the lay out was in a similar vein.
keep up the good work you are my go to.
@@martymar1484 🙏 thank you boss. I won't fail you.
Even with the nasally voice you did a great job!
@@Quality_Guru 🥰 thank you
I have waited so long for this! Thanks
@@Iron-Arms sorry for the delay
Been so excited for this review!
@@robbyrazzer 💪
Im watching this video because I was excited to see that it was released. I didnt watch it when you posted it but saw that you said it did poorly. So Im here contributing my view
Capped or locking. I don't care how it locks, as long as I can trust it.
I used to love the pull up turrets, but I never dial, so if I have the option to save size and weight with capped, then I won't throw a fuss.
Non locking is an automatic no-go as I can't trust them. even if you can set their zero as I can't trust myself (nor want to) triple check my turrets to see if they moved on me. Not something I want to worry about when I am shooting.
@@GldenRetriever same here
The rokslide review you're mentioning is done by someone with the alias "formidilosus" and I absolutely recommend reading some of the content he's putting out. He's opened my mind up to some of the issues in the scope and firearms industry and totally changed the way i shop for optics and rifles, but also how i zero and practice at the range. There's a few "shoot to hunt" podcasts with him that are very educational if you prefer listening.
I think we need more science based approaches with people actually testing things instead of repeating something they heard on the internet a bunch of times and it's definitely inspired me to go out and try some ideas for myself.
Ps
Thanks for your reviews and the feedback you're providing. It was actually your video and that rokslide review that made me buy my first scope, the 3-18x50 meopta that I've been very happy with so far. I did have a loss of zero with that scope recently, but I can't for sure say at this point if it was really a fault of the scope. Further testing will commence shortly.
@@eadymctavish4564 much appreciated.
@eadymctavish4564 On the loss of zero and you said your it’s first scope I’ll ask: Did you level the scope, torque the mount screws and ring screws to the proper amount, what is the scope mounted to and if springer air rifle, is the scope rated for springers?
@@stevennewman4778 factory 308 tikka rifle and stock(Barrell channel opened up a bit with sandpaper) sportsmatch HTO73 rings, degreased with acetone on the base, screws and screw holes, blue loctite in the screw holes and finger nail polish as a finish on top. Torqued to i believe 19 inch pounds on the ring caps (i dont remember the base...but tight. Whatever sportsmatch recommended)
One thing that I didn't do was using loctite/fingernail polish on the action screws. I took the action screws out and degreased them, added fingernail polish and torqued to spec. Scope has been rezeroed and is monitored for zero retention.
The scope has not been leveled to a very precise extent.
@@eadymctavish4564 Interesting. It sound like it's mounted well. When it lost zero, you were using the same exact brand and weight ammo you zeroed with? I know I'm asking a lot of questions but I try to gain knowledge where I can.
I was zeroing a scope just last year and shots were walking all over the target. Couldn't figure it out until I noticed my reticle rotating. I had gotten a phone call when mounting the scope and had forgotten to tighten the ring caps. Sometimes it's the simple things that end up being the issue.
@@stevennewman4778 10 shot zeros, same lot of ammo and the shift was obvious (about .5 mils). It hasn't shifted since, just shot a competition with it last weekend.
Still highly recommend rokslide threads. There's a good one on scope mounting.
Interesting. Only a month ago I was trying to decide between the Meopta Optika6 and the Bushnell Match Pro ED. Lack of availability in Europe of the Bushnell and only 100€ difference in price over here, made it a fairly even comparison. Even though I knew the glass would be clearer on the Meopta, I ended up picking the Bushnell due to the controls being way better (revolution marking, locking turret, revolution indicator, flatter turrets, locking turrets). Meopta isn't alone, though. A lot of the European manufacturers are stuck in their ways and slow to adapt to the changing sport.
@@jackofalltrades375 it's very unfortunate. It would take very little fit the things to be truly awesome.
Would love to see your review to compare Meopta with Ares ETR 4.5-30×56! You are the only one I would look for reviews before buying any optic!
The only issue I've ever had with my Meopta is that it feels like you're looking through a tube. The FoV just isn't as wide when stacked up to competitors.
EDIT: While I didn't have a warranty issue per se, I did have a spec of something show up in my scope. I tried to reach out to Meopta to talk to someone about it, and I never got a response via phone or email.
Sold my burris xtr iii 5.5-30x56 and bought 2 meopta 6 5-30 glad to see this review. Fixing to buy a 3-18 meopta
@@806Guns nice. What didn't you like about the Burris?
@@CDOES I actually liked the burris but needed two scopes vs one. Only reason I sold it.
@@806Guns fair enough
@@CDOES you should review one of my favorite hunting scopes. Riton 3 primal ffp crossover reticle 3-18x50 seems we both like that power range. I can even send you a new one I have one the shelf
Locking windage turret is not an issue for me personally. Meopta is my go to for the best bang for the buck. Great quality scopes, not made in China!
If you can, wait till black friday. I got mine last year for 750$ instead of the retail 1200$
Should review the new arken 7-35!
the windage turret needs a wrap or two of electrical tape and viola
12:48 camera adjusted brightness automatically while looking through scope
Any chance to see a review on the Optika5 in the future? I know they only come in SFP, but their mid range have great glass and very attractive price
Optika6 is kinda low end from meopta, wonder how better scopes would compare (MeoStar R2).
How does the compare to the Razor 4.5-27?
How does it stack up when compared to the XRS II 4.5-30?
July 100 degrees with 50 percent humidity that screams the south right now… are you another New York defector that ran to TN.
I just got in a arken ep1-8 for the giggles of you need one to test
@@ttss5726 I usually don't mind it but recently I can't stand it. How do you like the arken?
YB sucks. Deleted my comment. Off to RUMBull.