Meopta MeoPro Optika 5 4-20×50

The Meopta MeoPro Optika 4-20 is a 1-inch tube riflescope built for shooters who want to reach out and touch distant targets without paying flagship money. Sold in the Optika5 line as the 4-20×50, it arrives in both non-illuminated and illuminated RD versions so you can match it to the way you actually hunt or compete. A wide 5x zoom and a generous 50mm objective make it a natural fit for open country and low light. This is a lot of European glass for the price.

What the Meopta MeoPro Optika 4-20 is and who it is for

This scope is aimed squarely at long range hunters and precision shooters who spend their time well past a couple hundred yards. Meopta is a Czech optics house with a long history of building demanding glass, and the Optika5 series carries that heritage into an affordable package.

If you run a flat-shooting bolt gun and want repeatable dials with clean, high-contrast glass, this is the tier that makes sense. The 4x low end keeps closer shots fast and usable, while the 20x top end lets you pick apart small targets at distance. It is a true do-it-all hunting optic for the shooter who does not want two rifles for two jobs.

Key features of the Meopta MeoPro Optika 4-20

• MeoBright lens coatings deliver maximum light transmission across the full magnification range.
• MeoDrop hydrophobic coating sheds rain, fog, and moisture from the exterior glass.
• 1/4 MOA per click adjustments for precise, repeatable dialing and holds.
• Non-illuminated second focal plane reticle choices of Z-Plex or Z-Plus.
• Illuminated RD reticle options of Z-Plus RD or BDC-3 RD for low-light aiming.
• Durable 1-inch main tube that mounts in standard rings.

Specifications woven together

The heart of this optic is its 4 to 20x zoom range riding on a 1-inch main tube. The 50mm objective pulls in plenty of light at dawn and dusk, which is exactly when game tends to move. Choosing the RD model adds an illuminated dot to the Z-Plus RD or BDC-3 RD reticle, a real advantage against dark timber or shaded draws.

Every click moves point of impact 1/4 MOA, a familiar and forgiving increment for hunters who dial or hold. The second focal plane design keeps the reticle the same visual size at every power, so your aiming point stays crisp whether you are on 4x or cranked all the way to 20x. Nothing here fights you when the shot clock starts.

Setup, care, and compatibility

Mounting is straightforward thanks to the standard 1-inch tube, which drops into common rings on Picatinny or Weaver bases. Level the reticle, set your eye relief, and torque the rings evenly for the best return to zero. You can browse more glass and mounts in our optics collection to finish the build.

Care is simple. Let the MeoDrop coating do the work in wet weather and only wipe the lenses with a proper cloth when they truly need it. Keep the caps on during transport and store the scope somewhere dry and stable. Treated well, the Meopta MeoPro Optika 4-20 will ride your rifle season after season.

In the field

At the range, the wide zoom lets you confirm groups on 20x and then back off for a broad field of view before a hunt. The 50mm objective and MeoBright glass really earn their keep in the last few minutes of legal light. That is when a bright, high-contrast image separates a clean shot from a missed opportunity.

Hunters who dial will appreciate the honest 1/4 MOA clicks, and those who prefer to hold have clean reticle references to lean on. Either way, this is a scope that rewards time behind the glass and repays it with confidence downrange.

Between the bright glass, honest tracking, and flexible reticle options, the Meopta MeoPro Optika 4-20 is an easy scope to recommend for serious range work. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.