Rifle Scopes FFP FM or IOR

[juliomorris]

I picked up 2 very slightly used FM scopes over the last couple of weeks because I wanted to switch to FFP. I have heard some say the reticle on FM blocks to much of the target. I had hesitated switching because of this but i have found just the opposit it works great when using 1" red dots for targets. I have also been impressed with the glass. I use mainly mid to high end Burris or Pentax and have used leupolds and Ziese but never liked the glass or maybe it is the coatings they use. (I know I'm going to get flamed) Now I guess I will probably look for a higher end FFP. But for now I'm going to get use to ranging FFP and see how the FM's hold up. How are the IOR's I'm not looking at NF or USO because I don't want to sell a kid and I have 1 in college

 

[westopecos]

Re: FFP FM or IOR

In general IOR gets good press in this forum. Glass is good. Reliability has not always been stellar, although reports are that it has improved in the past couple of years. Today it is probably the primary "quality" affordable option when looking at FFP + Mil/Mil.

I have not made the jump to IOR yet, although several of my shooting club members have. I use almost all my scopes for hunting, and I have to drive 5 hours for a long range. I find the IORs a bit too heavy for hunting, and I am still not sure of the reliability.. Of course, others may disagree - these are my 2c.

 

[RHutch]

Re: FFP FM or IOR

The only non-stellar reliability from an IOR tac scope was the older models with the blue ring around the ocular adjuster and the first generation or two of the 3-18x42FFP.
There have been other reported "issues" like short eye relief but these are subjective to the individual shooter and mission purpose. There isn't 1 perfect scope for all applications.

Personally, I have never had an issue with the reliability of any of the 5 IOR scopes I have owned and I am buying more.

IOR has definitely improved their tac scope line in recent years.

Customer service has been reported to be lack-luster in years past but it sounds like that has been resolved as well. I have never had to use it.

The 2.5-10 has always been a solid performer. I have 2 now. 1 in use and 1 NIB (which I may be selling cause I dont have a use for it right now).
This scope makes a dandy hunting scope.

The 3, 3-18's I have owned never gave a lick of trouble either.

I am a casual shooter and fairly avid hunter. My experience and opinion says that buying a new production IOR tac scope is a pretty solid bet.