Thread: Scope musings

Originally Posted by Ground Control

Of the brands you mention I have owned Swarovski / Zeiss / Burris / Leupold / Meopta .
I haven’t owned the models you have mentioned.
So my comments are “ Brand “ oriented.
Over the years I have found that “ Shit Happens “ if you actually use your equipment and no matter how carefully you baby stuff things get damaged or just start having little problems that aren’t necessarily game ending but can be annoying to live with .
Long story short … in my experience Leupold has the best warranty/backup if and when things break or are damaged and that for me is definitely a factor in my decision making .
So of the brands you mentioned that I have experience with my vote goes to Leupold and Meopta ( Meopta is probably the best value for money brand of those you mentioned)
Just had a talley up of what I currently own and you can see Leupold and Meopta make up 5 of my 7 scopes .

3 x Leupold
2 x Meopta
1 x Zeiss
1 x Kahles

The Meopta does seem like a good contender, although heavy in comparison. It's also apparently over priced in NZ, much like the Nightforce stuff when compared with the same products across the water. Not too difficult to access in Aus though as I have some contacts there but would mean buying sight unseen.

Originally Posted by CalibreWalker

The Meopta does seem like a good contender, although heavy in comparison. It's also apparently over priced in NZ, much like the Nightforce stuff when compared with the same products across the water. Not too difficult to access in Aus though as I have some contacts there but would mean buying sight unseen.

I just did a search over here in OZ and your correct about the prices.
The very first search showed the Meopta you are considering is $935.00 au and I’m fairly confident with a bit of searching around I could find it cheaper.
I just assumed that the pricing back in NZ would be compatible .
The Meopta people in NZ are having a lend of their customers………