Cabelas instinct scope - sale

captain91 · #1 04-12-2016, 01:50 PM

Hey Guys, did a quick search on the Cabela's Instinct Euro Riflescope and couldn't find much. From what I've read on reviews, being a copy of the old Zeiss product and assembled by Meopta in the US the glass is supposed to be pretty good for a fairly low price. I see them on sale at Cabelas almost 25% off ($575 .vs. $740) for the 4-12x50mm. Thoughts on this scope?

Thanks in advance.

dustinjoels · #2 04-12-2016, 06:22 PM

Looks like it gets really good reviews. I would also be interested in a review from someone on AO. I was looking at buying a Swarovski Z3, but it's $1200. I might give the cabala's scope a try.

jabberjaw112 · #3 04-12-2016, 07:04 PM

Wonder if it would hold up to a autoloader, m305. My eyes could use the help

Prairiewolf · #4 04-15-2016, 06:52 AM

I cannot really comment on the Cabelas Instinct, but I bought a Z3 42mm recently and it is by far the best scope I've ever owned. No question the cost is high and by any report Zeiss/Meopta are great products, but the Z3 is just so crisp and bright.

Check the mass of each scope too - I ended up choosing the Z3 over comparably priced options from Zeiss, Nightforce, Vortex, etc because it was only 12.7 ounces.

Best of luck.

dustinjoels · #5 04-15-2016, 08:04 AM

Where did you purchase your Z3? I went to cabelas last night and unfortunately they don't carry the Z3 in the plex reticle. I'm not a fan of the BRX or BRH with the elavation lines on the crosshairs. Anyone know of any other Swarovski dealers in Edmonton.

Also looked at the cabelas instinct in comparison. Nice scope, good glass, however not comparable to the Z3. Also FYI the 4-12 cabelas instinct scope was not on sale. The 3-9 was $50 off and $529, but the 4-12 was full price $699.

Prairiewolf · #6 04-16-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dustinjoels

Where did you purchase your Z3? I went to cabelas last night and unfortunately they don't carry the Z3 in the plex reticle. I'm not a fan of the BRX or BRH with the elavation lines on the crosshairs. Anyone know of any other Swarovski dealers in Edmonton.

Also looked at the cabelas instinct in comparison. Nice scope, good glass, however not comparable to the Z3. Also FYI the 4-12 cabelas instinct scope was not on sale. The 3-9 was $50 off and $529, but the 4-12 was full price $699.

I bought it at Cabelas - BRX reticle though. Calgary Shooting Center also has them.