MEOPTA Optika6 3-18x56 30mm SFP Second Focal Plane Hunting Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 56 mm
- 3x
- 18x
- Better rated than 83%
Reviewers who bought it describe glass and turret feel that compete with scopes costing much more, making it a strong pick for hunters on a second focal plane riflescope budget.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.9★ across 9 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
9 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: limited - limited rating history.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Meopta Optika6 3-18x56 is a second focal plane hunting riflescope with a 30mm tube, capped windage and elevation turrets, and Meopta's MeoBright and MeoShield lens coatings. It's built for hunters who want a fixed-zero scope that resists accidental turret bumps while moving through brush.
Meopta pitches this as a scope that punches above its price bracket, and the review set backs that up: one buyer directly compared it favorably to a considerably more expensive Leupold VX-6HD. Amazon lists nine reviews total for this listing though only two appear here, so treat the sentiment as directionally positive rather than exhaustive.
- 3-18x56mm SFP zoom range
- 30mm tube
- MeoBright ion-assisted lens coating
- MeoShield scratch-resistant coating
Who it's for
Suits hunters who want capped, snag-resistant turrets and strong low-light glass for a fixed zero rather than shooters who dial elevation in the field. Less suited to anyone needing first focal plane holdover at all magnifications.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Both available reviews are strongly positive, with one buyer still waiting to field-test it on an upcoming hunt after a successful zero, and the other calling the glass and turret feel comparable to a Leupold VX-6HD costing about twice as much.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Capped turrets resist accidental adjustment in the field
- High light transmission coating for low-light hunting
- Reviewer comparison favors it against a pricier competitor
- Only a small number of reviews are available to confirm long-term durability
Performance notes
MeoBright ion-assisted coating is rated for 99.7 percent light transmission per lens surface, and MeoShield coating adds scratch resistance to the external glass. The 3-18x zoom range with a 56mm objective is built for low-light hunting conditions, with capped turrets meant to stay put when the scope is dragged through cover.
Specifications
| Brand | Meopta |
|---|---|
| Model | MEO-6536 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 56 mm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 item |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 18x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | BDC |
| Thread Type | M61x0.75 |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Product Style | Optika6 3-18x56 30mm SFP Second Focal Plane Hunting Scope |
| Field Of View | 6.3 Degrees |
| Item Type Name | Hunting Scope |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEOPTA Optika6 3-18x56 30mm SFP Second Focal Plane Hunting RiflescopeThis product | 4.9 / 5 | 9 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Meopta MEO-6536
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Meopta Optika6 3-18x56 first or second focal plane?
It is a second focal plane (SFP) scope, meaning the reticle size stays constant as magnification changes.
How does the Optika6 compare to more expensive scopes?
One reviewer directly compared its glass and turret feel favorably to a Leupold VX-6HD, a scope costing roughly twice as much.
Does the Optika6 have illuminated reticle options?
Illuminated RD reticles are available on RD-equipped models with a red dot reticle for low-light to bright daylight use.