Tract Toric 4-20x50 vs Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18x44 vs Meopta Optika 6 3-18x50

[tikka_rfn]

Just looking for opinions on these 3 scopes vs each other.

Scope will be going on a .22 for occassional PRS and rabbit hunting. I'm based in the Rep of Ireland. The Tract would be being bought used, the Vortex and Meopta would be new. I'm based in the Rep of Ireland, so first the Tract is going for €850($950) used, Strike Eagle €950($1070) new and Optika 6 €730($820) new.

Any feedback greatly appreciated, I currently have 2 Vortex PST GEN II, so its all I would have to compare whatever scope I get to.

 

[Hecouldgoalltheway]

I've never had the tract, but I've had the other two. The meopta is going to be dominant in glass quality among these three I'm sure (I haven't owned a tract product, so I'm making an assumption based on opinions of others). They are all going to serve your purpose very well, but every time I put an optika 6 to my eye, I'm shocked that they aren't the most popular hunting scope in the world, especially with the super light weight construction and all of the features. Vortex has stepped up their quality with this most recent generation of scopes, and they aren't bad for the money either, and for all of the range a 22lr will give you, you may not even notice the functional differences in these optics.

 

[tikka_rfn]

You make a great point about the range of the .22. I like the capped windage on the Strike Eagle and Optika 6 and the Tract has locking turrets so its set and forget aswell.

Only feature I dont like on the Optika 6 is theres no Rev Counter on the Elevation. Real world Im not so sure how much of an issue this will actually be though.

Strike Eagle will mean Ive to buy new rings.

 

[Rocketmandb]

I've got a Tract spotting scope and two friends have their rifle scopes. I'm a fan of their products. I would disagree with the assessment that the Meopta would dominate the Tract for glass quality. I'd compare Tract glass to something like NX8 or Razer Gen II.

The only reason I don't have a Tract rifle scope is that I mostly shoot ELR and they don't have a clean (read: non-xmas-tree) reticle.

 

[tikka_rfn]

Only thing on Tract Optics I have to go off is forums and youtube. And while Meopta is a Czech brand, they're not overly popular here in Ireland so again forums and youtube.

I have 2 Vortex PSTs, I know the Strike Eagle is a lower line but at my price here its in the same ballpark as the Meopta and the used Tract(Although a Tract new if I bought online would run me around 1600 - 1700 euro(1780 - 1895 usd) after customs etc)

I know all 3 will work for what I want but I'm not rich so I guess Im just looking for feedback so I get the most value for what I'm spending.

 

[Rocketmandb]

I have 2 Vortex PSTs, I know the Strike Eagle is a lower line but at my price here its in the same ballpark as the Meopta and the used Tract(Although a Tract new if I bought online would run me around 1600 - 1700 euro(1780 - 1895 usd) after customs etc)

I know all 3 will work for what I want but I'm not rich so I guess Im just looking for feedback so I get the most value for what I'm spending.

Having owned a couple Vortex PST Gen IIs in the past, I can tell you that the Tract is in a whole other class. Again, it's more in line with the Vortex Razor Gen II. Frankly, if the Tract is in good shape, it's a great price for a scope that's already a good value at retail price.

One of my two friends who has one just bought his for his 6 BRA. He loves it - and he paid retail...

 

[tikka_rfn]

Having owned a couple Vortex PST Gen IIs in the past, I can tell you that the Tract is in a whole other class. Again, it's more in line with the Vortex Razor Gen II. Frankly, if the Tract is in good shape, it's a great price for a scope that's already a good value at retail price.

One of my two friends who has one just bought his for his 6 BRA. He loves it - and he paid retail...

Ok well thats good to know, as I said, I have 2 PST GEN IIs (3-15 and 5-25) and while they're not top tier they've done everything I've needed and I cant fault the glass.

 

[Runnineh]

I have the tract 4-20. Tracks great, really good glass, no issues

 

[Hecouldgoalltheway]

I've got a Tract spotting scope and two friends have their rifle scopes. I'm a fan of their products. I would disagree with the assessment that the Meopta would dominate the Tract for glass quality. I'd compare Tract glass to something like NX8 or Razer Gen II.

The only reason I don't have a Tract rifle scope is that I mostly shoot ELR and they don't have a clean (read: non-xmas-tree) reticle.

Interesting. I've owned both NX8's and razor gen 2's, and the razors are head and shoulders better glass than an NX8. I don't think NX8 glass is very good at all, meanwhile the razors are surprisingly good. Bright and crisp. The NX8 has $1,000 glass for $2,000..

 

[tikka_rfn]

Interesting. I've owned both NX8's and razor gen 2's, and the razors are head and shoulders better glass than an NX8. I don't think NX8 glass is very good at all, meanwhile the razors are surprisingly good. Bright and crisp. The NX8 has $1,000 glass for $2,000..

NX8 is a $3000(€2680) scope where I am, and a Razor gen ii is $3350(€3000), didnt even do a price check on a Gen iii Razor, so short of winning the lotto never going to be an option for me.

I know nobody that would even have one for me to look through to see how much better they are than what I've ever owned.

 

[Hecouldgoalltheway]

NX8 is a $3000(€2680) scope where I am, and a Razor gen ii is $3350(€3000), didnt even do a price check on a Gen iii Razor, so short of winning the lotto never going to be an option for me.

I know nobody that would even have one for me to look through to see how much better they are than what I've ever owned.

There's nothing wrong with the nx8, other than a really tight eyebox, but nightforce glass just isn't that great at any level. I've never looked through a beast, so they might be great, but the rest of them..... not great glass comparatively in their price range. They prioritize durability, not glass quality, and they are very successful. It's not a criticism of their products, just a very common opinion that I also happen to have.

On another note, I prioritize a small floating center dot for centerfire rifles. The ranges are short and the targets are often small. The smaller illuminated dot is key to making precise shots at close range. If I was building a rifle for rabbit hunting, I'd mount a 1-10x lpvo.

 

[tikka_rfn]

There's nothing wrong with the nx8, other than a really tight eyebox, but nightforce glass just isn't that great at any level. I've never looked through a beast, so they might be great, but the rest of them..... not great glass comparatively in their price range. They prioritize durability, not glass quality, and they are very successful. It's not a criticism of their products, just a very common opinion that I also happen to have.

On another note, I prioritize a small floating center dot for centerfire rifles. The ranges are short and the targets are often small. The smaller illuminated dot is key to making precise shots at close range. If I was building a rifle for rabbit hunting, I'd mount a 1-10x lpvo.

If it was a dedicated rabbit rifle I would do the same but without having to go into too much detail on firearms law where I am, I'm going to be using it for rabbit hunting and some PRS, if I wanted a dedicated gun for each, I'd need another firearms licence for a new gun.

Its easier if I just try to get a scope that can do both for me.

 

[mi650]

If it was a dedicated rabbit rifle I would do the same but without having to go into too much detail on firearms law where I am, I'm going to be using it for rabbit hunting and some PRS, if I wanted a dedicated gun for each, I'd need another firearms licence for a new gun.

Its easier if I just try to get a scope that can do both for me.

Kind of OT, but I'm curious about how you hunt rabbits where a scoped .22 is a primary option. I mean, I've shot a few with a .22, but they've been targets of opportunity. I spot one in my yard, and just happen to have a .22 handy. If I got out rabbit hunting, it's always with a shotgun.

 

[tikka_rfn]

Kind of OT, but I'm curious about how you hunt rabbits where a scoped .22 is a primary option. I mean, I've shot a few with a .22, but they've been targets of opportunity. I spot one in my yard, and just happen to have a .22 handy. If I got out rabbit hunting, it's always with a shotgun

Used to hunt them with a shotgun when I was younger but numbers weren't as plentiful, but now a lot of areas of the country(Ireland) are overrun with them.

I use a suppressed .22 and subsonics, you can hunt them day or night(more pest control) and depending on how fast you are you could knock 2, 3 or 4 depending on how many are out standing in the field before they make a break for it.

 

[tikka_rfn]

Update, I had decided to go with the Tract. Unfortunately it was not as advertised so I passed.

Can't afford to import a new 4-20 UHD, it would run me $1970(€1750) after customs.

So Ive got the Strike Eagle, Meopta Optika6, Ive also seen their new line of R6 but can't find any reviews of that yet.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears.

 

[River44]

Update, I had decided to go with the Tract. Unfortunately it was not as advertised so I passed.

Can't afford to import a new 4-20 UHD, it would run me $1970(€1750) after customs.

So Ive got the Strike Eagle, Meopta Optika6, Ive also seen their new line of R6 but can't find any reviews of that yet.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears.

I’ve got 3 Meopta scopes, I love them

 

[ToddM]

I've had several PST 2's 5-25's and bought two Strike Eagle 5-25's when they first came out and were getting a lot of hype. You don't really hear much about them these days and I no longer have either but still have some PST's

I can tell you that optically the Strike Eagle's were disappointing compared to the PST 2's, which in 2025 are not optically amazing at their price point to start with.

That said for 22 use the Strike Eagle has some nice features, such as a closer 15yd parallax, and if you don't want to use the zero stop, more elevation. However if you do want to use the zero stop, they have about the same elevation adjustment (the zero stop design in the Strike Eagle limits total elevation adjustment).