#1 Cabela's Euro RiflescopePosted This is a topic on Weatherby Nation, one users opinion.
05/16/2012
09:25 AM
There has been a lot of talk about scopes recently so I thought I would share about my most recent purchase. When I first read about Cabela's Euro Line of rifle scopes it was described as a "re-branded Meopta" by Outdoor Life. Re-branded is a loose term. It comes in a box that says "Cabela's Euro," has a white "Cabela's" badge and "Euro" printed on the left side of the optic, and is sold in Cabela's stores. Other than that, it's all Meopta. "Meopta" is even tattoo'd on the underside of the scope where the serial number is located (not pictured here). I compared it side by side with Leupold's VX-3, Nikon's Monarch, Bushnell's Elite, and Burris Fulfield E1. In the store, I could see very little difference between the scopes I looked through. In the store the Euro seemed the brightest, clearest, and was simple while still retaining all the features I was looking for. The Leupold VX-3 was certainly right there with it, I really don't think I could tell any difference at all, but the Leupold was a 3.5-10x40 for $30 more. The Euro has a fast focus eye-piece, 4-12 magnification range, and 50mm objective all on a one inch tube. It lacks any sort of parallax adjustment, no adjustable objective or side focus. This is not a problem for me as parallax adjustments have generally troubled me more than helped me in the past. I will need some serious time at the range and in the field to test whether or not I personally will have parallax issues with this scope or not. I mounted it on my Vanguard with Warne rings and bases (will post pics later if you guys care to see them). Can't wait to go shooting.
