Nick Weidhaas Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just passing this on. No benefit to me. The new updated Meopta Kdot 1-4x24 is now out (this is the new ZD mdl w/ dot and chevron reticle, shorter tube, upgraded turret, etc. ) Was told this dealer just got (3) in. Price is $799 plus shipping. Other dealers will likely start getting some in. Nick- Dealer Contact Info- bryandover@hotmail.com Bryan Dover Hunter's Edge 111 N. Main Street Suite 106 Kirksville, MO. 63501 660-627-2277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Has anyone gotten one of these new optics out to the range yet? I just ordered one yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulter6 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Do you have a pic of the new reticle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmcc Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm interested in the recticle as well. I like the Vortex Razor but it seems a bit busy with it's recticle. This Meopta may be what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Very low res from the website. Hmm.. Meopta USA is just up the road a piece, I wonder if they take trade in's? Edited June 6, 2011 by cas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 She's a little late to the party for me. And even though she has a new coat of lipstick on, she's still the same girl underneath. That's not necessarily a bad thing as Meopta makes very good stuff. I wished for an auto battery saver shut off feature, a smaller dot and target style turrets with an adjustable zero stop. Maybee at the next party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I can't find the ZD on their website. I do see the KD, did they take it down? (or more likely I'm just missing it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I can't find the ZD on their website. I do see the KD, did they take it down? (or more likely I'm just missing it) http://www.meopta.com/en/zd-1-4x22-1404042235.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just ordered one from Bryan - seems like a nice guy and ships quickly too (scheduled delivery is Wednesday). Can't wait - been wanting to try one since they were announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmcc Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Fullauto, Please post everything about this scope. I'm about to pull the trigger on one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc356 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Mine arrived yesterday. I pre-ordered it in late March 2010 from EuroOptic. I was going to get a Kdot and heard of the ZD. I decided to stick it out with my Millett until the ZD came out. I'm really happy with it. Quality is on par with Meopta. It's super clear and light gathering is quite impressive. Clicks feel positive, excellent fit and finish etc. The reticle is just what I wanted. Not too busy but I think with a little practice will be quite effective. The illumination is daylight visible like the std. Kdot (even with the shorter length). Like I said, it just got here yesterday so I haven't gotten any range time yet. My next two weekends are already spoken for so hopefully I'll get to the range around the 25th or 26th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Fullauto, Please post everything about this scope. I'm about to pull the trigger on one myself. The scope arrived this afternoon, so I haven't mounted it yet. These are just my initial observations: Size - The new Z dot is shorter than the K dot (9.75in vs 12in). The reduction in length comes from reduced tube length forward of the adjustment turrets - aside from this, all other dimensions appear to be identical to the K dot. By heft alone, the Z dot seems to weigh just a bit less than the the K dot (not much, but a little lighter). Dot Brightness - The new Z dot reticle is just as bright as the K dot at the highest settings (7,6) - played with it a bit on the back porch in the bright TX sun and the reticle "glowed" just like the K Dot. The brightness on the Z dot does drop off dramatically at setting 4 and below (much more pronounced than the K dot). Played with the new Z dot out in the backyard tonight after dark and the lowest settings (1,2) would work well for night shooting - the reticle was very clear. Conversely, with the K dot at it's lowest setting - there is some "blooming" from the reticle being too bright on a moonless night. Indoors - with the new Z dot at it's lowest illum setting (1), is hard to tell the illum is even "on". Adjustment Turrets - The Z dot turret caps are secured to the scope with a single small cord that threads through a holder loop attached to the scope body (nice upgrade to the old K dot). The turret adjustments themselves have a distinct "click" (better than the K dot) and feature a triangle-shaped mini-handle that makes adjustments quick and easy. An observation - the top turret (up and down) seems to have slightly more distinct "clickability" than the side turret (left and right). Adjustments are 1 click = .5 inch at 100 yards or 1.5cm at 100 meters. Magnification Adjustment Ring - Appears identical to the K dot - looks like a standard K dot "cat-tail" should fit perfectly. Lens covers - The Z dot has the same rear "rubbery" lens cover that came with the K dot; the forward lens cover is A quick-release, spring loaded job from Butler Creek. The forward lens cover releases easily and snaps up and out of the way, but it's very hard to close (to the point I thought I might break it) - this may get easier with use. Given the shortened tube length and my prefered eye-relief, I think I'll have to remove the forward lens cover IOT mount the scope on my Larue SPR 1.5 mount (the lens cover appears to be in the way of the forward scope mount). Reticle - I'll preface this section by saying the owners manual was in Czech and had no English translation so most of this data is by observation and not "by the book" since I can't read the book. The ballistic chevrons in the reticle seems to be a great feature (this is really the only reason I decided to try this scope). From what I can decipher in the owners manual, it seems the idea is to zero the rifle at 100 meters using the dot (not sure what "part of the dot" - again, I can't read Czech). The chevrons are very distinct and easy to see once I got the eye-relief correctly adjusted on the scope. As expected, the distance between the 2nd and 3rd chevron was slightly greater than the distance between the 1st and 2nd chevron. I was able to decipher the following drops from the manual (guess the manual assumes a higher velocity / flatter trajectory for 5.56 than .223): 5.56 NATO Dot - 100 meters 1st Chevron - 300 meters 2nd Chevron - 400 meters 3rd Chevron - 500 meters .223 Remington Dot - 100 meters 1st Chevron - 300 meters 2nd Chevron - 370 meters 3rd Chevron - 480 meters 7.62x39 Dot - 100 meters 1st Chevron - 220 meters 2nd Chevron - 290 meters 3rd Chevron - 360 meters I've been waiting for this scope to hit the market since it was first announced at SHOT 2010. I'm not ready to make any real judgments until I put it through some hard shooting under match conditions, but at first glance it appears to be slightly superior to the old K dot (with the main improvement being the ballistic reticle). Hope this helps anyone contemplating a purchase. Edited June 9, 2011 by Fullauto_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc356 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm not up to speed on my Czech either but came away with about the same understanding. I honestly thought the English translation got left out of my box... I've always used a 50yd zero and am interested to see how the chevrons work starting from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Nice write up Fullauto Shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoker Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I was told twice by Meopta USA it was designed around a 55g at 2900 FPS and running a 200 yard zero with 3, 4 an 500 yard holdover points below oh wel, whatever, gotta hit the range and test it out to really know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma_38sup Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the write up Full Auto. Got one for myself and my brother today from Euro Optic. Looking forward to using them. Dave -- my manual is in English. I can photocopy it for you if you like. Robert Adams L2723 Edited June 13, 2011 by rma_38sup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc356 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Robert, Thanks, that would be great. I'm going to miss this weekend but might be able to make it to Heritage next week. (pesky vacation is interfering w/my matches...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma_38sup Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Robert, Thanks, that would be great. I'm going to miss this weekend but might be able to make it to Heritage next week. (pesky vacation is interfering w/my matches...) I will be at a funeral the weekend for heritage, may be able to find someone at MB who will be at heritage to get it to you. Will let you know. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks for the info. I'm in the market for another 1-4X. I have a KDot and Z6i, and this new KDot may be just what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 This might just be the scope I have been searching for. I find the Burris XTR cluttered and the reticle to dim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 This might just be the scope I have been searching for. I find the Burris XTR cluttered and the reticle to dim Mike, I've got a K dot on one of the rifles, it is the brightest I've seen. At least something that's affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan_9 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 any more word about the new Z-Dot? I am really interested in this scope as it sounds like the glass is great, bright dot for quick close acquisitions, BDC marks but with an uncluttered reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan_9 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 do the turrets have a re-settable zero? can you post a pic of the uncapped turrets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGC Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I purchased the new ZD from Euro Optic, and received it last Thursday. I just got it mounted yesterday, and have not had a chance to get it out to the range. This is my first nice optic, and I'm very happy with the quality. @TigerFan - I don't know a lot about the operation of these optics, but the instruction manual makes it sound like you can loosen two screws on the turrets and reset them to zero. I'll try to post a picture of the uncapped turrets soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmanP Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Can anyone say how big the dot is? If it's as big as it looks, that's a big fail. One of the greatest things about the Meaopta to me was the tiny 1MOA dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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