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8/18/2007 8:38:45 PM EDT
I purchased a IOR 1.5-8x26mm a month of so back, super nice scope, had it on my FM PBR 16" bolt gun.  Nice combo, did under 1 moa at 200 yards, held solid as a rock.  So happy when I needed a new scope for my Noveske SPR upper I got another IOR, this time the 2-12X32.  Just as nice, these guys make some nice glass.  I did a swap and took the 1.5-8x26 and put it on the Noveske and the 2-12x32 went on the FN PBR.

I highly recommend IOR to anyone who appreciates a good peice of glass.  Well worth the cost, but shop around, you can save some cash if you shop around a bit online.
8/18/2007 9:26:28 PM EDT
[#1]
Agreed, IOR makes incredible glass and has great value for the money.  Also, the scopes are built like tanks, I feel like I could hammer nails with my IOR scopes no problem.
8/19/2007 8:34:33 AM EDT
[#2]
I've had a few people recommend IOR scopes. I believe they use German glass. Schott Glaswerks (sp?) if I remember correctly.
8/19/2007 9:32:46 AM EDT
[#3]
How bright does the reticle go on the IOR?
8/19/2007 11:11:47 AM EDT
[#4]
How bright do you need it?

Ant
8/19/2007 1:13:47 PM EDT
[#5]

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How bright does the reticle go on the IOR?


Mine is pretty darn bright on the highest setting.  YMMV.
8/19/2007 1:30:24 PM EDT
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Quoted:
How bright do you need it?

Ant
Can it be seen in day light?
8/19/2007 2:57:16 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How bright do you need it?

Ant
Can it be seen in day light?


Not really (although on the brightest setting you can tell it's illuminated if you're not looking at a super-bright surface), which is what I prefer.  If it's day time, I'd rather have a non-illum reticle.
8/19/2007 3:08:26 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Agreed, IOR makes incredible glass and has great value for the money.  Also, the scopes are built like tanks, I feel like I could hammer nails with my IOR scopes no problem.


+1

i've got both a illum and non-illum--both are great; the illum can get pretty bright
8/19/2007 4:15:37 PM EDT
[#9]
My 2.5x10-42 FFP with the sunshade on can be seen outside in the daytime with the illumination on.  I still prefer to shoot without the illumination on.
8/20/2007 10:04:21 AM EDT
[#10]
Thanks guys!
8/20/2007 10:22:05 AM EDT
[#11]
If you are looking for a daytime illuminated reticle the IOR scopes dont have this feature.  It is noting like S&B's projected dot or the illumination of Meopta's Kdot.  It is not bad for night shooting but not a day time illuminated reticle.  This is not a BAC capable scope like an ACOG.  THat is the best use for a bright reticle on scopes over 1X minimum magnification IMO.
8/20/2007 1:28:14 PM EDT
[#12]
I agree completely with the OP.  I have 2- 1.1-4x scopes.  I screwed up and missed an opportunity to get the 1.5-8 at a great price.

For the price, you get a scope built like a tank with great glass.
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