Rifle Scopes HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

[dk-1]

I can't decide between these two scopes for my .260 build. I am looking for dependability/repeatability first, then overall durability, followed by quality of glass. I understand they both have about the same warranty. Between these two scopes which should I go with? On paper they both look great and I like the reticles in both scopes, so that's not much of a factor... Thanks in advance for some feedback!

 

[D_TROS]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

My buddy has the IOR, and I have the HDMR. I would say go with HDMR unless you want illum rect (cant remember if IOR has one, but HDMR does not). Glass is close, as is eye relief, but I give the edge to HDMR on both. I like the rect better on the HDMR. The lockling knobs are nice on the HDMR as well. I cant remember the ele travel on the IOR, but I have over 30 mils on my HDMR (think it was 34 mils), which is nice. (with a 20 MOA base, I have 24 mils up left on my 338). Funny they advertised 26mils travel, but I have way more than that.

YMMV,
DT

 

[Kentucky Jelly]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

I just received a HDMR yesterday to replace my IOR 3.5-18X50 while it goes back to IOR for the second time.

I have not shot behind the HDMR yet, but so far I like what I am seeing. The edges do not look as clear as the IOR, but I can accept that if it holds up better.

I really like the MP-8 reticle on the IOR, and is why I bought it in the first place. I have the G2 in the HDMR, and it is a lot finer at higher power.

 

[D_TROS]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kentucky Jelly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just received a HDMR yesterday to replace <span style="color: #FFFF00">my IOR 3.5-18X50 while it goes back to IOR </span>for the second time.

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Funny you say, thet is where my buddies IOR is. He getting a new one.

FFT

Regards,
DT

 

[BCP]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

I have an IOR 3-18, it's a fine scope but the reticule is a little thick for my liking. If I were buying a new IOR it would be the 4-16 FFP.

Bushnell w/GAP reticule looks good to me, I'm waiting for their 3-12 FFP with that one in it for my 308. Looks like a perfect reticule for using holds without all the gibberish in the horus reticules.

Have you looked at the vortex razor? That's a damn good scope and I think Liberty has a few in stock with the new reticule.

 

[dk-1]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

I'm not digging the Razor. I think the knobs are too high and it is about $500 over budget. I am leaning toward the IOR because of the 42 mm objective, my barrel is a Kreiger Rem Var contour and I might go with the manners mcs-t. This build is going to be a multipurpose; hunting, target, work patrol bolt gun. I want to keep the profile slim and reasonably light wieght..

 

[matt2143]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

I have the 3.5-18 IOR and love the glass and accuracy of the turrets. I honestly was not very impressed with the Bushnell 6500 scopes for the price and am not looking to jump on the HDMR until they have some time to prove themselves.

 

[rksimple]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

Every single IOR I've owned has failed catastrophically. Wouldn't trust them ever again.

Got a couple HDMRs on order.

 

[bottom_gun]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

I have the 3-18 IOR with the MP8 dot, like it, and haven't had any trouble yet. Have a HDMR on the way, but mainly because of the price and gap reticle. What are the common problems with IOR? I hope it won't happen... but after reading this thread I am a little concerned that mine could fail too.

 

[joemusso]

Re: HDMR 3-21 or IOR 3.5-18 SH

i think the IOR gen 3 and below were the ones with problems. The new gen 4 is supposed to be free of problems.

i would go with the IOR it is a great Scope. 3-18x42 FFP MRAD

thank you
joe