Starlite
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Meopta MeoStar R1r 3-12X56......last year I had an opportunity to use a friends 7mm Rem Mag for a moose hunt. To bad for him; was deployed overseas in the sandbox. On the second day I was tasked with the left side of this logged clearing. All day we'd been trying to get this bull to come out to the opening. At twilight we could hear something thrashing across the clearing but I couldn't see anything with my binoculars. Although the scope wasn't any more powerful then the binoculars, I thought id see what the glass was like. WELL HOLY SHIP what a difference in clarity. Night into day. If I'd only decide a minute sooner to try the scope; I probably could have shot a massive bull moose. Instead I watched it disappear into the forest. I'd like to think with that extra minute id seen it broadside or at least quartered away. Instead I'd had the clearest view of bull butt and thick brush. There are two lessons I'd learned that day 1. Better glass = better clarity And 2. my hunting wish list would grow by two. We did end up with a moose that next morning. I did have a sore shoulder too; From glassing with that rifle. Someone else in our group shot it However.
Now I'll say this. I've yet to find a better scope to give me the same sight as that evening. Maybe it's because there's never been a moose at the other end of that tube. Have been saving money ever since and begging my friend to sell me his scope should I be fortunate enough to go on another moose hunt. in all honesty I think there are way cheaper scopes out there such as the vortex crossfire II hog hunter (i think that's its name) that will work. However if had the cash I'd own a Meopta.
Now I'll say this. I've yet to find a better scope to give me the same sight as that evening. Maybe it's because there's never been a moose at the other end of that tube. Have been saving money ever since and begging my friend to sell me his scope should I be fortunate enough to go on another moose hunt. in all honesty I think there are way cheaper scopes out there such as the vortex crossfire II hog hunter (i think that's its name) that will work. However if had the cash I'd own a Meopta.