Two words: Pearl vision. Maybe u forgot to take off the scope covers....lolReceived my Meostar R2 2-12X50 today. 2X has A LOT of distortion 1/3 of the way in around the edge. Very disappointing. At 3X some, but not a lot. 4-12 not any I could notice. Quick comparison In bright sunlight compared to my Swarovski Z3 3-10X42 both at 6X very similar. Maybe a slight edge to the Z3.
Low light comparison won't be until Friday evening. Prefer the Z3 BRH reticle over the BDC3 reticle of the R2.
I'm hoping the R2 beats out the Z3 in low light. If so, I might keep it.
I'd love to know where you found a new Meostar R2....I haven't seen one in anyone's inventory for some time.
I could be wrong, but if your barrel is obstructing the sight path from the scope, that's not a scope issue.....it's a mounting issue. You can't expect a scope to give you X-ray vision through a solid object that is in the way. Try a higher mount to clear the barrel.
Or you might seriously consider sending it back and buying another z3...for probably half the price. It really is comparable glass, just without the bells and whistles.