Rifle Scopes Another this vs. that thread...

[jafount]

OK...first of all this is what I have on my AR 10:

See details here for this scope:

http://www.swfa.com/pc-2480-279-schmidt-bender-3-12x50-variable-hunting-30mm-riflescope.aspx

I am thinking about selling it because my desires have changes a little and mine has the L9 reticle vs a mil dot style reticle. This isn't a super huge deal to me because the glass itself is amazing. I winder if I can send it to S & B to have it retrofitted with a different reticle?

Anyway, If I can't have it retro'd and I sell it (if you have questions PM me)go one of two directions. I either apply the proceeds toward a new S & B PM or I go a cheaper route to an IOR. I have seen a couple of F*CK IOR posts here, so this makes me nervous. My S & B experience has been fantastic, so it's worth it to lay out the additional jack if the pros here think it's justified. So...is it justified? Does anyone here think I can have it retrofitted?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

 

[Martens]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

I've got two IOR's and couldn't be happier with them. Both track well, return to zero, hold zero, with good glass.

I sent one back due to some bubbles in the glass, although it didn't affect anything I paid too much to live with an imperfection, and it took about 14 days to get the replacement.

None have ever lost zero on my .223 or .308.

 

[LSOSGT1109]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

I've got an IOR 4-14X50 with the exposed knobs and I couldn't be happier with it. Great glass!

 

[shoepop]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

What model IOR? Depending on which IOR you are considering I may have input.

 

[jafount]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

Sure, this is the one I was thinking about:

http://www.valdada.com/product/6bc60426-b290-4d5b-9053-35e59579e645.aspx

I'd specifically like to know how the glass is. I mean, the S & B is unreal in terms of clarity.

Thanks for the help.

 

[shoepop]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

jaf, I'm in the process of preparing a range report with pics on two failed new 9-36x56's. I sent you a PM.

 

[Rancid Coolaid]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

If it is for a hunting rig, why not look at Zeiss Victory?

Do you want a hunting scope or a tactical scope?

 

[jafount]

Re: Another this vs. that thread...

It's on my AR 10. It actually came off a hunting rifle, hence the L9 reticle. I use Swarovskis on my hunting rifles. I'm sure it would do fine on my AR, but I'd like the AR to be more of a "tactical" style gun including the scope.