Meopta is a Czech-based optics manufacturing company starting to break into the US market.
The first offering of their effort is the Optika6 line of rifle scopes suited for various purposes.
In this review, I’ll be reviewing the Optike6 5-30x56mm, which I think is more suited for long-range precision target shooting.
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Overview of the Meopta Optika6 5-30x56mm
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Specifications:
- Magnification range: 5x – 30x
- Objective lens diameter: 56 mm
- Length: 15.55 in
- Weight: 36.7 oz
- Tube diameter: 34 mm
- Field of view at 100 yards: 24.6 – 3.6 ft
- Maximum windage adjustment: 110 MOA
- Maximum elevation adjustment: 110 MOA
- Parallax adjustment: 25 yds to infinity
The Optika6 series is an entire series of scopes created by Meopta with input from their US employees.
All scopes in the Optika6 series are made with aircraft-grade aluminum and high-quality glass.
Additionally, they all have the option for MRAD and MOA turrets and come in either the first or second focal plane.
The Optike6 5-30×56 mm is part of the first focal plane series.
My experience with long-range shooting has been great with this scope, thanks to its high magnification and first focal plane reticle!
- Zero stop turrets
- Solid power ring
- Locking elevation turret
- Special MRAD RD reticle
- Attractive
- Good optical performance
- Big adjustment range
- Doesn't come with a sunshade
- Issues with direct light
- Poor low light performance
- Small eyebox
- Poorly written manual
What to Consider Before Buying Rifle Scopes
Scopes aren’t cheap.
It would be sheer recklessness to throw money away on scopes that don’t work.
What should you look at to ensure that you’re getting a good product? I’ll break down the basics for you here.
#1 Construction
One of the first things I check (and you should, too) when buying scopes is what kind of material the scope’s made from.
Is it made of aluminum, polymer, or cheap plastic?
The kind of material it’s made of determines how long you’ll be able to use it.
After all, a cheap, flimsy hunting scope will give up quickly, no matter how good its other feature is.
It’s uncommon for me to choose a scope that’s not made of aircraft-grade aluminum, as it is the most common material for high-quality scopes.
It hasn’t let me down before!
If airlines can trust that aluminum to carry hundreds of people and luggage up in the air, I can trust it to withstand the rough environment and demands of shooting.
#2 Magnification
Magnification refers to how much scopes can multiply how big the image is compared to what is seen by the naked eye.
So, for instance, scopes with 3x power could make a target appear 3x bigger than it normally is.
The kind and amount of power you need depend on the shooting you intend to do:
If you plan to stay in just one place or use your scope for target shooting, you’ll be fine with FIXED magnification scopes.
If you prefer hunting, moving prey, or shooting from various distances, I’d recommend looking at VARIABLE magnification scopes.
When choosing zoom range, a general rule of thumb is that you will need MORE power for a LONGER distance.
As such, a mid-range target won’t require high power, but a buck over 500 yards away will.
#3 Parallax Adjustments
Parallax refers to the visual distortion in lenses that can make objects appear further, closer, or in a different location as you magnify in and out.
If you are getting a rifle scope for long-range shooting, ensure it has the parallax adjustment option.
Otherwise, you may have a bad time as you fail to hit any of your marks during target shooting.
Not checking for parallax was a mistake I made that resulted in poor accuracy in my shots. I say it will help you start strong if a scope has this feature.
#4 Windage and Elevation
Windage and elevation refer to how you can adjust scopes for external factors:
- Windage adjustment helps compensate for any horizontal deviance in the bullet’s trajectory due to wind.
- Elevation adjustment helps compensate for any vertical deviance in the trajectory due to, you guessed it, elevation.
In my experience, these little adjustments can MAKE or BREAK your shot!
When shopping for scopes, be sure to pay close attention to how steady the windage turret and elevation turret is for adjusting.
You want knobs that have audible clicks and that do not come loose. They also shouldn’t be too stiff that it becomes a hassle to use them at all.
#5 Reticle
The reticle is the mechanism that helps you land a mark on your target.
There are many reticles with different purposes, from simple dots to crosshairs to the more complicated Christmas tree reticle.
The kind of reticle you choose depends on what you’re comfortable with.
In my case, a Duplex reticle works well for any scenario. It’s simple and easy to use, and you don’t have to worry about any complicated designs.
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