leica ER5 or meopta meopro

[willicd]

i am looking for a new hunting scope with a ballistic reticle. the leica ER5 2-10x50 and the meopta meopro 3-9x50 are both available at deep discounts. which would your prefer optically? i see the meopta is quite a bit lighter due to the 1" tube. which is less likely to have issue and which has better customer service if needed? thanks for the time and replies.

 

[Schaaf]

Those are both very good scopes and the Leica ER5’s should be getting more recognition than they have been. Call Doug and ask him his opinion on the two scopes.

 

[Schaaf]

I also have a sweet Meopro for sale in the classifieds you’d probably be able to get at a good deal.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The Leica ER5, optically, would be more on par with a Meopta MeoStar than the Meopro. With the Leica ER5 series being closed out it is an amazing buy right now. We do have a few available so please feel free to call us to discuss while our small supply lasts.

 

[spin]

I own both, but not in 50 mm. It’s not even close. Leica by a mile. More solid detents, better fit/finish, and the sharpest/brightest glass I’ve looked through. If the weight difference is much it’s a couple of ounces I would guess.