Thread: Scope recommendations $1-1200 range

Hi all,

After any recommendations on scopes in the $1000-1200 price range, ideally 3-15x44/2.5-15x44 etc

A couple I am considering are

Meopta MeoPro Optika6 2.5-15x44 (great reviews online however it's 200g heavier than others i've looked at)

Burris Signature HD 3-15x44mm

Any others that you can recommend I look at would be much appreciated. Thanks

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Originally Posted by bigbear

buy the vx5 on here

Hi, I was looking at it, and have heard they are really good. I would prefer something with a bdc/xmas tree reticle

meopta

Meopta are great I have an meostar R2 which is a bit more than what you are looking at but fantastic in low light. What's the deal with importing a rifle scope these days do you need a permit or not? Can never get a clear answer :-)

Originally Posted by Kiwihunter

Meopta are great I have an meostar R2 which is a bit more than what you are looking at but fantastic in low light. What's the deal with importing a rifle scope these days do you need a permit or not? Can never get a clear answer :-)

Hi,

Yeah from what i have read you do need a permit now. So might put it in the to hard basket. I need to look into it further.

For that price range (here in the US) you can get into a Meopta Optics 580140 MeoStar R1r 3-12 x 56 BDC-3 Illuminated Gun Scope. The MeoStar glass is top tier glass and truly shows its value in low light conditions. MeoStar scopes/binos are known for increased clarity at first and last light which is where all optics are proven. The BDC-3 reticle can be dialed in using the Strelok Pro app and that will give you the bullet drops needed for hunting. I get how you aren't a fan of the Optika6 weight but have you looked at the Optika5 3-15 too? Much lighter with its 1 inch tube over the 6's 30mm tube. Same great glass for a fraction of the cost.

Originally Posted by bman940

For that price range (here in the US) you can get into a Meopta Optics 580140 MeoStar R1r 3-12 x 56 BDC-3 Illuminated Gun Scope. The MeoStar glass is top tier glass and truly shows its value in low light conditions. MeoStar scopes/binos are known for increased clarity at first and last light which is where all optics are proven. The BDC-3 reticle can be dialed in using the Strelok Pro app and that will give you the bullet drops needed for hunting. I get how you aren't a fan of the Optika6 weight but have you looked at the Optika5 3-15 too? Much lighter with its 1 inch tube over the 6's 30mm tube. Same great glass for a fraction of the cost.

Hi Bman,

Yes i have been looking at the Optika5 3-15. Meopta isn't that popular in New Zealand and I can only find that one in the Z Plex. Buying from oversea requires a permit now, not sure if i can be bothered.
The optika5 is more on par weight wise with the burris and vortex I have been looking at.
I only backpack hunt, so keeping weigh down is up there on the priority list.

Correct, you no longer need any permit to bring in a scope. If under $1000NZD you won't pay GST or import duty, but if over $1000NZD they'll sting you.

https://www.guncity.com/minox-scope-...x56-bdc-330606

i bought one of these ( they come up on special occasionally)
bloody great scope and sits on top of my 7mmRM.

You didn't need a permit, then you did need a permit, then you didn't need a permit again.....not sure if we back up to need one again.....Police seem super slow on permits after being pretty good last 12 months