After a year of testing on a suppressed Schmeisser Pro Hunter AR-15, a reviewer concluded the Schmidt & Bender 3-18×42 Meta FFP SBX riflescope behaves like a compact hunting optic yet matches larger scopes optically, with the reticle remaining unobtrusive in timed matches. Mounted in a Spuhr QDP-3016, it absorbed 1200-1800 rounds of .223 from 20 meters to 300 meters and beyond without winter zero shift, helping the shooter reach several DMR podiums. The 328 mm, 780 g 30 mm tube preserved rifle balance, and the reviewer would choose it over a heavier PM II for mixed hunting and competition use. The club owns the gear and Schmidt & Bender provided no input.