Does anyone have any range time with ISO( correction IOR) Optics? Where do they fit in with USO, SB, and Steiners? I am sure this has been asked before but I have not been able to find anything on it. Thanks!
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Re: ISO Optics
Can you send some sort of link? Never heard of them.
Can you send some sort of link? Never heard of them.
Re: ISO Optics
Yes, I was refering to IOR, it was early when I posted that and I was not fully awake.
Yes, I was refering to IOR, it was early when I posted that and I was not fully awake.
Re: ISO Optics
I suppose I would consider IOR mid level, whereas the others are high end. I know a lot of people really like the glass in IOR scopes.
I suppose I would consider IOR mid level, whereas the others are high end. I know a lot of people really like the glass in IOR scopes.
Re: ISO Optics
The only thin I really like about IOR is the glass they use. It is extremely clear, but I haven't been behind them enough to really comment on much else.
The only thin I really like about IOR is the glass they use. It is extremely clear, but I haven't been behind them enough to really comment on much else.
Re: ISO Optics
Sierra,
IOR uses Schott Glass, which is considered by many to be the top glass in the world. USO uses Schott glass as well. So, glass-wise you're right up there with Zeiss, Doctor, and other top scope manufacturers in the world. They are built very heavy. Some of them a few years ago exhibited weak internals. That problem was fixed. They are great glass overall but heavy. USO's are tough as nails and very repeatable. If you want to spend big bucks this is the scope brand I would get (<span style="color: #3333FF">edit: USO</span>). This is also because of the guarantee and the fact they are made here in the U.S.
Schmidt & Bender grind their own glass as I understand it. The ones I've seen I wasn't all that impressed with, but there are a ton of highly qualified people on here who look through them constantly who vouch for them. I am a bit of the odd man out when it comes to saying I don't like them. Then again, I haven't looked through a lot of them. Made in Germany, outstanding overall reviews. And very high priced. As I explained above, why, I would stay with USO.
IMO, IOR glass is better than Nightforce, but NF's are certainly very, very good and very durable. If that's what you can afford you won't be hard pressed to see most everything you need to.
Keep in mind it isn't the cost of the scope it's the useability. I suggest finding a scope you like and shooting it. If you have friends you can shoot with their stuff, try it. Sometimes we get a whole bunch of money burning a hole in our pocket and we decide we need all the options. First decide what you want the scope for primarily. Tactical, long range comps/bench? etc. Look at the features. Thicker crosshairs serve well for hunting, not so much tactical and damn sure not long range comps. Illuminated is kind of the same thing. Busy crosshairs (horus or variants of) don't help at all with hunting, but when shooting long range they help. They give quick accurate adjustment. Bigger tubes give more travel adjustment. But, they're bulkier. Pick a reticle that works with both.
Sierra,
IOR uses Schott Glass, which is considered by many to be the top glass in the world. USO uses Schott glass as well. So, glass-wise you're right up there with Zeiss, Doctor, and other top scope manufacturers in the world. They are built very heavy. Some of them a few years ago exhibited weak internals. That problem was fixed. They are great glass overall but heavy. USO's are tough as nails and very repeatable. If you want to spend big bucks this is the scope brand I would get (<span style="color: #3333FF">edit: USO</span>). This is also because of the guarantee and the fact they are made here in the U.S.
Schmidt & Bender grind their own glass as I understand it. The ones I've seen I wasn't all that impressed with, but there are a ton of highly qualified people on here who look through them constantly who vouch for them. I am a bit of the odd man out when it comes to saying I don't like them. Then again, I haven't looked through a lot of them. Made in Germany, outstanding overall reviews. And very high priced. As I explained above, why, I would stay with USO.
IMO, IOR glass is better than Nightforce, but NF's are certainly very, very good and very durable. If that's what you can afford you won't be hard pressed to see most everything you need to.
Keep in mind it isn't the cost of the scope it's the useability. I suggest finding a scope you like and shooting it. If you have friends you can shoot with their stuff, try it. Sometimes we get a whole bunch of money burning a hole in our pocket and we decide we need all the options. First decide what you want the scope for primarily. Tactical, long range comps/bench? etc. Look at the features. Thicker crosshairs serve well for hunting, not so much tactical and damn sure not long range comps. Illuminated is kind of the same thing. Busy crosshairs (horus or variants of) don't help at all with hunting, but when shooting long range they help. They give quick accurate adjustment. Bigger tubes give more travel adjustment. But, they're bulkier. Pick a reticle that works with both.
Re: ISO Optics
Based on the one IOR scope that i have used (fixed 16x) i would say they're under priced. Glass is good, turrets are positive and they do what they are told.
Compared to a leupold mk4 (also 16x) the IOR seems slighlty brighter at dusk.
As far as how they compare to S&B or stiener, i have no idea as i own neither.
Based on the one IOR scope that i have used (fixed 16x) i would say they're under priced. Glass is good, turrets are positive and they do what they are told.
Compared to a leupold mk4 (also 16x) the IOR seems slighlty brighter at dusk.
As far as how they compare to S&B or stiener, i have no idea as i own neither.
Re: ISO Optics
I work in LE and have been our sniper team leader for 14 years, I just have not had any experience with the high end optics. LE budgets just do not normally allow us to purchase top end optics. We shoot Leupold, and I have been behind some NF optics. I am putting an OBR into service and I want to go with a top end optic. I would like to get a USO optic but new ones are a little out of my budget. I think I will be looking for a good used USO to top of my OBR. I have done tons of research but I have found over the years it is best to get info from end users. Thanks!
I work in LE and have been our sniper team leader for 14 years, I just have not had any experience with the high end optics. LE budgets just do not normally allow us to purchase top end optics. We shoot Leupold, and I have been behind some NF optics. I am putting an OBR into service and I want to go with a top end optic. I would like to get a USO optic but new ones are a little out of my budget. I think I will be looking for a good used USO to top of my OBR. I have done tons of research but I have found over the years it is best to get info from end users. Thanks!
Re: IOR Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I will be looking for a good used USO to top of my OBR.</div></div>
USO's can be found for particularly attractive prices on the used market. I believe this is because their custom construction entices people to pay a significant premium to chose just exactly the features they want new over a used one that is pretty close.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think I will be looking for a good used USO to top of my OBR.</div></div>
USO's can be found for particularly attractive prices on the used market. I believe this is because their custom construction entices people to pay a significant premium to chose just exactly the features they want new over a used one that is pretty close.
Re: IOR Optics
I like IOR a lot but I think NF have better reliability so that is what I would vote for your dept rifle.
I like IOR a lot but I think NF have better reliability so that is what I would vote for your dept rifle.
Re: IOR Optics
IOR makes scopes that are very good optically for what you pay. Reliability, historically, has been hit and miss for newer models, but the few I have seen lately have been pretty good.
Ultimately, a lot comes down to which exact configuration you are looking at.
Sierra, could you tell me a little more about what you are looking for? Perhaps, I can come up with some specific recommendations.
ILya
IOR makes scopes that are very good optically for what you pay. Reliability, historically, has been hit and miss for newer models, but the few I have seen lately have been pretty good.
Ultimately, a lot comes down to which exact configuration you are looking at.
Sierra, could you tell me a little more about what you are looking for? Perhaps, I can come up with some specific recommendations.
ILya
Re: IOR Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILya</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IOR makes scopes that are very good optically for what you pay. Reliability, historically, has been hit and miss for newer models, but the few I have seen lately have been pretty good.
Ultimately, a lot comes down to which exact configuration you are looking at.
Sierra, could you tell me a little more about what you are looking for? Perhaps, I can come up with some specific recommendations.
ILya </div></div>
ILya,
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILya</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IOR makes scopes that are very good optically for what you pay. Reliability, historically, has been hit and miss for newer models, but the few I have seen lately have been pretty good.
Ultimately, a lot comes down to which exact configuration you are looking at.
Sierra, could you tell me a little more about what you are looking for? Perhaps, I can come up with some specific recommendations.
ILya </div></div>
ILya,
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve
Re: IOR Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Am180man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve </div></div>
Avoid
The 3.5-18x50mm and 6-24x50 new models are the ones to get. Call libertyoptics.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Am180man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve </div></div>
Avoid
The 3.5-18x50mm and 6-24x50 new models are the ones to get. Call libertyoptics.
Re: IOR Optics
Agreed. The 6-24 FFP Mil/Mil is titties<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: Am180man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve </div></div>
Avoid
The 3.5-18x50mm and 6-24x50 new models are the ones to get. Call libertyoptics. </div></div>
Agreed. The 6-24 FFP Mil/Mil is titties<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: Am180man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Do you have any experience with the 9-36x56 34mm tube scope? Also looking at the 4-28x56 with the 40mm main tube. Opinion on these?
Steve </div></div>
Avoid
The 3.5-18x50mm and 6-24x50 new models are the ones to get. Call libertyoptics. </div></div>
Re: IOR Optics
I bought the 4-14x50 SFP, Mil/Mil, earlier this year, it works for me, glass is awesome and does whats asked of it.
I bought the 4-14x50 SFP, Mil/Mil, earlier this year, it works for me, glass is awesome and does whats asked of it.
Re: IOR Optics
I bought the 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil. and love it. My first real scope and love the wide view when I want it (3.5). And I have found that I don't use anything above 10x much. I think I shoot better at steel at 10x than using more. I have used it out to 1000 yards. And I have not found anything bad to say about the scope.
I bought the 3.5-18x50 ffp mil/mil. and love it. My first real scope and love the wide view when I want it (3.5). And I have found that I don't use anything above 10x much. I think I shoot better at steel at 10x than using more. I have used it out to 1000 yards. And I have not found anything bad to say about the scope.
Re: ISO Optics
Where are you in TX? I have a IOR 4x14x50 on my Crusader that you are more than welcome to kick the tires on. I currently live in Houston and go to San Antonio on a regular basis. I like it enough that I got rid of my old NF. I like the MP-8 dot reticle as well.
Where are you in TX? I have a IOR 4x14x50 on my Crusader that you are more than welcome to kick the tires on. I currently live in Houston and go to San Antonio on a regular basis. I like it enough that I got rid of my old NF. I like the MP-8 dot reticle as well.
Re: IOR Optics
I run the 6-24 on my 308.
Imo its a great scope, glass is clear through out the power range and tracks like a champ
I run the 6-24 on my 308.
Imo its a great scope, glass is clear through out the power range and tracks like a champ
Re: ISO Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sierra,
IOR uses Schott Glass, which is considered by many to be the top glass in the world. So, glass-wise you're right up there with Zeiss, Doctor, and other top scope manufacturers in the world. </div></div>
Schott lenses come in various versions. Just as GoodYear tyres.
And then the coatings...
Docters I have seen and "traditional" Zeiss T* (excluding latest FL and HT) can not be compared, for instance.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sandwarrior</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sierra,
IOR uses Schott Glass, which is considered by many to be the top glass in the world. So, glass-wise you're right up there with Zeiss, Doctor, and other top scope manufacturers in the world. </div></div>
Schott lenses come in various versions. Just as GoodYear tyres.
And then the coatings...
Docters I have seen and "traditional" Zeiss T* (excluding latest FL and HT) can not be compared, for instance.
Re: ISO Optics
JL, I think we all are aware that glass companies manufacture different qualities of glass. Fortunately for us it seems that IOR uses some of Schotts better glass in their scopes.
JL, I think we all are aware that glass companies manufacture different qualities of glass. Fortunately for us it seems that IOR uses some of Schotts better glass in their scopes.
