Rifle Scopes ior valdada tactical scopes???

[SS-8541-dono]

i am concidering an ior valdada 6-24x50 mm scope with a 35mm tube and a ill mp8 reticle and was wondering if anyone here had one and could comment on the qual;ity or on the overall quality of the scopes ior valdada produces.

its priced about the same as the mark 4 leos but seems to have better features and more of what i consider a tactical scope to be just curious on the quality

 

[eleaf]

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I have their flagship tactical scope, the 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil w/MP8 reticle and it's excellent. This scope has been reported by Scott at Liberty Optics as their best scope ever.

I REALLY like it, and would have considered it for my .308 over my NF 3.5-15x50 F1 had I not bought it first (I use my IOR on a 6.5 Grendel).

The glass is OUTSTANDING (better than my NF, IMO). The reticle is the best I've used. The digital illumination is the shiznit.

I would consider the 3.5-18x50 before the 6-24x. It's an EXCELLENT scope.

 

[Todds69]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have their flagship tactical scope, the 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil w/MP8 reticle and it's excellent. This scope has been reported by Scott at Liberty Optics as their best scope ever.

I REALLY like it, and would have considered it for my .308 over my NF 3.5-15x50 F1 had I not bought it first (I use my IOR on a 6.5 Grendel).

The glass is OUTSTANDING (better than my NF, IMO). The reticle is the best I've used. The digital illumination is the shiznit.

I would consider the 3.5-18x50 before the 6-24x. It's an EXCELLENT scope. </div></div>

These are the two scopes that I am debating over to buy.

 

[BCP]

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The 3-18 has more travel than the 6-24. Unless you're shooting a really flat caliber or don't mind a canted base go 3-18.

 

[Sportin Wood]

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I just ordered the IOR 4-28x56 with the 40mm tube and gthe MP8 Ill reticle. Should be here in a week or so.... CAN"T WAIT!!!

 

[ARbowhunter7]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS-8541-dono</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i am concidering an ior valdada 6-24x50 mm scope with a 35mm tube and a ill mp8 reticle and was wondering if anyone here had one and could comment on the qual;ity or on the overall quality of the scopes ior valdada produces.

its priced about the same as the mark 4 leos but seems to have better features and more of what i consider a tactical scope to be just curious on the quality

</div></div>

While IOR is not my favorite manufacturer, quality and clarity are light years ahead of Leupold. Between those two, its not even close. Go with the Valdada, you won't be sorry.

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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i have a 3.5-18x50 and i love it.

My smith showed me and IOR with the HR-5 ranging reticule that i now want.

 

[cuffm4615]

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I have an IOR 6-24x50 on my ar-10 and love it. The glass is outstanding (I would easisily give it an edge over my Nightforce)
The scope itself feels like its built like a tank though I cant say I would trust it over the Nightforce. The MP-8 reticle is pretty nice though can feel a tad bit thick if your used to thin cross hairs. The only negatives I can give it is that the finish on the scope tends to scratch easily especially when mounting, which is a problem I cant understand in a scope in this price range and the other thing to keep in mind is its limited internal travel. Their site advertises 50-60moa mine came with 53 total so a canted base is a must if you intend to shoot long ranges.

 

[Flyingbullseye]

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Another option is the new IOR that Scott mentioned in his shot show thread. They are coming out with a new 4-16 FFP 30mm scope this summer if you can wait. It at least made me rethink going with one of the Bushnell FFP's, at least for now.

Flyingbullseye

 

[head2h2o]

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I had one of the IOR 2.5-10 FFP models and it was a solid scope. No complaints and the reticle (mp-8) was excellent for field work.

 

[Mschloss]

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I like my IOR 3.5-16 x 50 (MOA/MOA) better than my NF 5.5-22 x 56. The MP8 reticle is awesome, and the glass is top notch.

 

[ajwarrior]

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I agree with eleaf. I purchased a 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil MP8 earlier this month and like it so much I've ordered another and can't wait for it to arrive. FWIW both scopes will be on 308s.

 

[BCP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flyingbullseye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option is the new IOR that Scott mentioned in his shot show thread. They are coming out with a new 4-16 FFP 30mm scope this summer if you can wait.</div></div>

I saw that too, considering the 2.5-10FFP is 1100 or so I bet a 4-16 will be 1300-1400.

 

[BCP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ARbowhunter7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
While IOR is not my favorite manufacturer, quality and clarity are light years ahead of Leupold. </div></div>

Yeah, not even close. IOR has really good glass even in their cheaper hunting scopes. I have a 4x and 6x fixed hunting ones and they are crystal clear with great color and definition, way ahead of the vari-x 2 and 3 stuff I have. They look like shit in comparison.

 

[2ndamendfan]

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I have the 3.5x18x50 and the 2x10 both FFP mil/mil and LOVE them. On the 3.5x18 the digital illumination is awesome. The glass and retical are just as others say. One other thing I like is that the eye piece does not move with the magnification adjustment. Nightforce sure, but Leupold isn't even in the same league. Hoping to save up for another one soon.

 

[SS-8541-dono]

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ive heard good things about the glass and if they are on par with the nightforce nsx scopes then they must be worth the money

 

[eleaf]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS-8541-dono</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ive heard good things about the glass and if they are on par with the nightforce nsx scopes then they must be worth the money </div></div>

I have the IOR 3.5-15x50 and a NF NXS 3.5-15x50 F1, and IMO the glass of the IOR is better.

 

[michael_aos]

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I have an IOR 3-18x42 35mm FFP Sniper's Hide Edition. I think it's a Gen 2.

I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[shooter19802003]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flyingbullseye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option is the new IOR that Scott mentioned in his shot show thread. They are coming out with a new 4-16 FFP 30mm scope this summer if you can wait. It at least made me rethink going with one of the Bushnell FFP's, at least for now.

Flyingbullseye</div></div>

Midway has had the bushnells on clearence now for a little while. Big price drop. Might want to give it a look.

 

[littlerascal56]

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Had the 6-24x50 IOR on my TRG-22. I liked the scope and illumination fine. The tubes are very soft so you will have ring marks every time you re-mount it. The 35mm tube makes for a HUGE scope.

IOR scope take a hit when you go to sell one used (sold mine to another Hide member for $850 w/rings) but most people keep them due to the clarity factor.

I plan to upgrade to a NF NXS as I hear good things about them, and they seem to retain their used value well.

 

[Flyingbullseye]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shooter19802003</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flyingbullseye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option is the new IOR that Scott mentioned in his shot show thread. They are coming out with a new 4-16 FFP 30mm scope this summer if you can wait. It at least made me rethink going with one of the Bushnell FFP's, at least for now.

Flyingbullseye</div></div>

Midway has had the bushnells on clearence now for a little while. Big price drop. Might want to give it a look. </div></div>

Yeah I know but considering these new 30mm IOR scopes are estimated to run somewhere in the ballpark of $12-1400 it still made me think I can wait for a while. Better glass, reticle and other features, why not as long as my current vortex crossfire doesn't fail on me.

Flyingbullseye

 

[Tucsondave]

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I have a FFP 6-24x56 and a 3.5-18x50 FFP. Awesome glass and great Turrets,My .02

 

[BCP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flyingbullseye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Yeah I know but considering these new 30mm IOR scopes are estimated to run somewhere in the ballpark of $12-1400 it still made me think I can wait for a while. Better glass, reticle and other features, why not as long as my current vortex crossfire doesn't fail on me.

Flyingbullseye </div></div>

Yeah, you're always better off saving for what you REALLY want then going for what you can get RIGHT NOW.

 

[Smokin99]

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IORs are great scopes, I have a used NightForce 5.5-22x50 NPR1 non zero stop if your interested,,,,I need to buy another IOR

 

[steve123]

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If my IOR 6-24x56 FFP had more elevation available I'd sell my USO and NF.That's how much I like it!

 

[eleaf]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flyingbullseye</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Yeah I know but considering these new 30mm IOR scopes are estimated to run somewhere in the ballpark of $12-1400 it still made me think I can wait for a while. Better glass, reticle and other features, why not as long as my current vortex crossfire doesn't fail on me.

Flyingbullseye </div></div>

Yeah, you're always better off saving for what you REALLY want then going for what you can get RIGHT NOW. </div></div>

The problem with that theory is that there will ALWAYS be the next, greatest thing. At some point, you need to pull the trigger.

I'm not suggesting to get something that you don't like just to get something, but to NOT get something you would otherwise like because something else is due down the road is counterproductive. Many things could keep that next best thing from reaching the market, or reaching it in a reasonable time frame.

My suggestion is to NEVER base you decisions on vaporware announcements. IF that item ever comes out, you'll still want to allow time for it to be vetted by the community to ensure it is what marketing claims say it is.

Buy based on what is currently on the market. You won't go wrong that way.

 

[eleaf]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If my IOR 6-24x56 FFP had more elevation available I'd sell my USO and NF.That's how much I like it! </div></div>

As a note, the IOR 3.5-18x50 has more elevation travel than the 6-24. It's the flagship scope of their tactical line. If you don't NEED the extra magnification, the 3.5-18x50 is a better choice.

 

[SS-8541-dono]

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as far as elevation is concerned if you have 50moa of travel in the scope and another 20moa from the rail thats 70moa of adjustment and that should get you oput there pretty damn far. im only at about 18-20 moa with .308 at 600 yards with my slow load so another 50 moa will get you out there, i mean how damn far do you guys actually shoot and how many times have you actually made a 50+ moa adjustment?

 

[deadly0311]

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50 MOA is only about 14 mils fyi....

 

[SS-8541-dono]

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yes i am well aware of the conversion but with a average 2600fps 175 smk .308 you are only putting about 40 moa elevation for 1000 yards so 70 moa is plenty far for 308 as far as the range of the round is concerned, i could see with .338 or half inch you will need more but i dont see why i keep hearing people say 50-80 moa is not enough adjustment as most people includuing those on this site dont shoot out past 1000 anyhow if i was to guess

 

[deadly0311]

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you might be wrong in your assumption that most dont shoot out past 1K.

Likewise, if you have 50 MOA of travel, thats not one way....thats top to bottom. So theoretically if your zero is centered in the travel, that leaves you with 25MOA up, throw a 20 MOA base and you have 45MOA which is also 12.5 mils. Thats pushing it if your 175SMK isnt flying as flat as you would think.

 

[steve123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If my IOR 6-24x56 FFP had more elevation available I'd sell my USO and NF.That's how much I like it! </div></div>

As a note, the IOR 3.5-18x50 has more elevation travel than the 6-24. It's the flagship scope of their tactical line. If you don't NEED the extra magnification, the 3.5-18x50 is a better choice. </div></div>

Thanks,I realize that.I bought the 6-24 when it first came out.I thought real hard about getting the 3.5-18x50 also but I had a 3.2-17 already.

 

[steve123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS-8541-dono</div><div class="ubbcode-body">as far as elevation is concerned if you have 50moa of travel in the scope and another 20moa from the rail thats 70moa of adjustment and that should get you oput there pretty damn far. im only at about 18-20 moa with .308 at 600 yards with my slow load so another 50 moa will get you out there, i mean how damn far do you guys actually shoot and how many times have you actually made a 50+ moa adjustment? </div></div>

I shoot past a 1000Y often and would like to dial without holding over if possible.

 

[Tucsondave]

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Steve, new 12-32x56 w/40mm tube=plenty of MOA

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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You mean 12-52? Yeah I would say they will have a decent amount of travel

 

[Smokin99]

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12-52x56 should be in our shop soon for testing and yes its suppose to have 100MOA in a 52power scope.....YEEE HAWWWWW

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smokin99</div><div class="ubbcode-body">12-52x56 should be in our shop soon for testing and yes its suppose to have 100MOA in a 52power scope.....YEEE HAWWWWW </div></div> YEEE HAWWWWW is right. you guys get any custom BDC turret disks made?

 

[steve123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tucsondave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve, new 12-32x56 w/40mm tube=plenty of MOA </div></div>

I saw that Dave,Thanks.

It does sound like a cool scope but it's SFP/MOA.I've been ruined now having drank the MIL/MIL FFP koolaid.

 

[geometro]

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I've been looking at the IOR 3-18x50 and reading all the reviews and impressions here in comparison to the Nightforce 3.5-15x50 F1 and the Vortex Razor 5-20x50.

Seems like the IOR has the best optics of the bunch, but less of a track record mechanically. The Nightforce F1 has a bomber reputation. The Razor has gained popularity for good optics, reliability and warranty.

With the improvements to the F1 with the MLR2 reticle and Razor's new ERB-2B reticle and ocular housing the decision just got that much more difficult to make.

 

[Flyingbullseye]

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Anyone have a picture what the new reticle on the 30mm scope is supposed to look like? IOR doesn't have it on their site yet. Kind of curious how it differs from the original MP-8.

Flyingbullseye

 

[Sidk]

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My IOR 6-24x56 came in last night. Blazing fast shipping from Scott at liberty. The glass is crystal clear. Man, I picked up the box and that thing is freaking heavy. My only complaint is it comes with crappy covers, but everything else is top shelf.

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sin City Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My IOR 6-24x56 came in last night. Blazing fast shipping from Scott at liberty. The glass is crystal clear. Man, I picked up the box and that thing is freaking heavy. My only complaint is it comes with crappy covers, but everything else is top shelf. </div></div> did you get flip covers or the bikini cover? I prefer the bikini cover that came with mine.

 

[Sidk]

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Bikini. I lay in the dirt most of the time so I prefer the flip as the covers don't get covered with dirt.

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sin City Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bikini. I lay in the dirt most of the time so I prefer the flip as the covers don't get covered with dirt. </div></div> gotcha

 

[BCP]

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I hate the rubber bikini covers, flip ups are definitely on my list once I figure out what size they are (eyepiece and 42mm obj).

 

[EL34]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigBore56</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The tubes are very soft so you will have ring marks every time you re-mount it. </div></div>

I've been looking at the IOR scopes as well. The above concerns me a little though, do you mean the tube material itself is soft, or the finish? Thanks

 

[Dark Horse]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eleaf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have their flagship tactical scope, the 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil w/MP8 reticle and it's excellent. This scope has been reported by Scott at Liberty Optics as their best scope ever.

I REALLY like it, and would have considered it for my .308 over my NF 3.5-15x50 F1 had I not bought it first (I use my IOR on a 6.5 Grendel).

The glass is OUTSTANDING (better than my NF, IMO). The reticle is the best I've used. The digital illumination is the shiznit.

I would consider the 3.5-18x50 before the 6-24x. It's an EXCELLENT scope. </div></div>

I am considering the 3.5-18. How is the field of view at 3.5 compared to other scopes you have owned?