Yes sir, #653608 34mm tube with Illya's reticle
Nice, I paid 760. Solid price from DVOR
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Yes sir, #653608 34mm tube with Illya's reticle
So far I don't have any real complaints. Sometimes scope controls can be pretty stiff out of the box, not the case with the example I got. Best I can describe it is they already feel "broken in". I'm hoping they don't get any lighter in feel over time. Not mushy AT ALL though. Sharp, crisp clicks with good audible feedback.@jl937 How do the turrets feel?
overall, i have to say...I am more than happy with the 3-18 for the 6.5 creedmoor AR10 i just built.
before leaving for the day, fired a few shots at the 400 and 600 yard steel. My Streelok app setup....was dead on at 400, but a little high at 600 yards.
Was at the range earlier with the 3-18 and PST Gen 2 (5-25). I did my best to compare the image quality and could not say which looked better. Didn't want to leave it at that...so I bugged a neighbor who was shooting with a Razor LH, and he was also not able to pick out of the two also (but said both looked great). We tried comparing both at 18 and 15X. I want to say the optika6 seemed to have a slightly more forgiving eyebox...but perhaps the 3-15 PST Gen 2 would be a closer match up.
Zeroed my 6.5 creedmoor AR10 @ 200 yards. cardboard target is at 200, and the steel target is at 400...both at 18X.
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@koshkin , I know you don't actually make the decisions, but, I'd kill for this reticle in 2.5-15, either FFP or SFP.
@koshkin , I know you don't actually make the decisions, but, I'd kill for this reticle in 2.5-15, either FFP or SFP.
The MRAD 1 RD on the 3-18.
Didn't notice until now the 2-15 is capped turrets tho. Might kill that idea.
Was at the range earlier with the 3-18 and PST Gen 2 (5-25). I did my best to compare the image quality and could not say which looked better. Didn't want to leave it at that...so I bugged a neighbor who was shooting with a Razor LH, and he was also not able to pick out of the two also (but said both looked great). We tried comparing both at 18 and 15X. I want to say the optika6 seemed to have a slightly more forgiving eyebox...but perhaps the 3-15 PST Gen 2 would be a closer match up.
Zeroed my 6.5 creedmoor AR10 @ 200 yards. cardboard target is at 200, and the steel target is at 400...both at 18X.
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Tempted to sell my PST gen 1 for the 3-18x50 FFP.
I have a somewhat similar design that I made for a 2.5-15x44 type scope. It will take a little time, but you will see it in a scope eventually.
ILya
Hey Ilya,
I know it's an apples to oranges comparasion, but how do you think the Optika line up compares to the Leupold Mark 5/6.
The purpose being for a FFP hunting scope, as the horse shoe reticle looks somewhat similar is usability as the TMR.
I'm looking at buying a used Mark 6 TMR, but there are very mixed reviews on that scope. Extrapolating all the reviews I've read I'm guessing the Optika glass will be on par with the Leupolds, providing the turrets track and RTZ the Optika seems like the better option.
Mark 6 is a known quantity. Optika6 is not. Not yet. I really like the 5-30x56 Optika6 and since I have a Mark 5 7-35x56 on hand, I will compare them. Until I do, I really can't tell you which way I would go.
ILya
Who has the 3-18x50 FFP MRAD for $600?You should. The Optika 6 (at least the 5-30) is way ahead of the PST I and will likely affect resale values down the road. The PST I is currently selling for around $450 used, which is pretty had to justify when you can pickup a brand new Optika 6 3-18 FFP for about 600.
Who has the 3-18x50 FFP MRAD for $600?
Awesome! Order placed!Sport Optics is advertising it for 699 on their website, and they have a 15% coupon (EURO15) which takes down to sub-600.
It's a big upgrade from a Viper PST I. For not much more money, you are getting better glass, more adjustment range, 10 mil/turn turrets, locking turrets, a zero-stop system that doesn't need to use shims, and an illumination knob that's not awkwardly placed on the ocular.
Thanks for the review.
Certainly sounds like it's as good as advertised, I like the reticle.
Did you notice a FOV different between the Optica and the PST? On paper the PST ia better, but may not be too noticeable in the field.
Looks like I'll be adding one (or more) to my collection.
Sport Optics is advertising it for 699 on their website, and they have a 15% coupon (EURO15) which takes down to sub-600.
It's a big upgrade from a Viper PST I. For not much more money, you are getting better glass, more adjustment range, 10 mil/turn turrets, locking turrets, a zero-stop system that doesn't need to use shims, and an illumination knob that's not awkwardly placed on the ocular.
Anyone get hands on the 1-6?
Its why I still scramble to look at this thread every time I get a notification. Its not getting any love here though.Anyone get hands on the 1-6?
Its why I still scramble to look at this thread every time I get a notification. Its not getting any love here though.
Thats what I'm after. Hoping its like a 1-6x version of a Steiner P4XI for slightly less money.Yeah if this has the usual super clear Meopta glass and daylight bright, not visible but BRIGHT center dot, at $424 with the rebate, I might have to pass on the PST 1-6 I’ve been eyeing for my 11.5” work rifle.
The 2.5-15's and 4.5-27's "should" be shipping to dealers by the end of Oct. That's the latest greatest I've been told as of today.Has anybody seen the Optika 6 2.5-15x44? Woyld like to hear a review. With the "Z" reticle, it would be about the cat's azz for a hunting scope.
Bill
The 4.5-27x50 FFP is available with the MRAD 1 reticle. Meopta item# 653595 Retails $799.95Crossing fingers Illya's reticle is released in the 4.5-27.
The 4.5-27x50 FFP is available with the MRAD 1 reticle. Meopta item# 653595 Retails $799.95
Ditto! Mine will be here tomorrow, dropped shipped directly from Meopta in FL.My 3-18 was about $595 shipped from Sport Optics. They are quick to ship, and have been great to deal with so far.
This is my second optic from them.
Just received my 5-30 form DVOR. No rings to mount it yet. Initial impressions are good. Glass doesn't appear to be quite as crisp as my older Zeiss Conquest (made by Meopta) , but Illya kind or stated that would be the case. I think I remember him saying stay with the Meopro for hunting. Glass appears to be way better than the Athlon Midas that it is replacing. Going out of town for a week so I won't get to run it through its paces for a while.
Think the Midas glass with a 56mm bell and 34mm tube would be comparable?
BTR Gen1 or Tac?I do not. At high mag, around 27x, my Athlon Midas is like looking through the bottom of a coke bottle. At lower mag it's decent.
The height of your rings should have little to do with how much elevation adjustment you get from your scope. And since we’re discussing that, how much elevation do you think you will be needing? What is your expected use for this scope and expected range?Finally got out to the range with the 5-30, only was able to do dot drills at 100 yds on this trip. It's an overcast day today but no issues at all with clarity or brightness even up at 30x. I'm amazed at the resolution this scope has.
Did find out that I need lower rings though... It currently has Seekins x-high and when I went to boresight I had to dial up quite a bit for zero, only have 19 mils of up adjustment even with 20 moa rail.
Must have done my math wrong because I've got plenty of room under the objective bell so Seekins high rings are already on order. If anyone is in need of a set of x-high 34mm rings I'll cut you a smokin deal haha
Good call, just checked total travel in both directions from where I ended up at 100yd zero: took out the zero stop and got 18.8 mil up and 15.2 mil down.The height of your rings should have little to do with how much elevation adjustment you get from your scope. And since we’re discussing that, how much elevation do you think you will be needing? What is your expected use for this scope and expected range?
19 mils get me to a mile with my .338 LM and past 325 yards with my .22LR using standard velocity ammo. It should take somewhere around 7-9 mils for the average 6 or 6.5 to get to 1000 yards.
I think I would eat my hat for a 2-12x36 Optika 6 MRAD 1 with capped windage and a small zero-stop/locking knob. FFP. Daylight bright circle ring.
Just got the 3-18x50 ffp in.. Initial impressions are very good! Super clear and way better than I expected. Will hopefully get to function test tomorrow.
i like those beefy parts where you hand will be often!Got to run it today.. Meopta is going to sell a lot of these if word gets out. Everything worked great, optics are super clear, parallax on point, can’t complain!
I would take it in 40mm too! That is exactly the scope I want.I have been trying to convince someone to make such a beast for a few years now, but none wants to take risk on a sub-40mm objective. They usually do not sell well.
ILya