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Rifle Scopes IOR Valdada Tactical Scopes

#2
I've had the 1.5-8 in both SFP & FFP, the 1-10x26 LTS, the 2-12 Spartan, and the 9-36 SFP. I've had nothing but fantastic experiences with all of them. The 1.5-8 and the 9-36 are the ones I still own and love them. I've dealt with CS out of Littleton, CO in the past and have been very pleased with the service I've received. Scopes have tracked perfectly, illumination is good, and reticle selection is #2 only behind the Horus line, even with the EBRs, above the G2DMR, and all reticles without windage holdover reference points. Just about the best value IMO available.
 
#3
I had a 16x42 years back great solid optic. It has a steel tube and is very rugged, tracking was great and I liked the reticle. Glass was on the yellow side of the spectrum, that was my biggest complaint. Not sure of they warrant that price tag, I may want to look around and pick up a USO ST10 for close to that price, I see them used from time to time.
 
#4
I've had the older version of the 2.5-10 and the new version of the 3.5-18x50 FFP. Glass was pretty good on both in my opinion, but I didn't care for the turret clicks on the 3.5-18 (mushy). Customer service was always great when I had to deal w them in CO
 
#5
Before anything, I do want to mention that many shooters have good experience with these scopes; they do have great glass, tracking was good, illumination too. Nevertheless, my experience wasn't so good. Several years ago, had a 3-18x42 (or 44, long time ago) on a .308, scope went bad after 25 rounds. Similar story for a friend of mine, scope lasted 20 rounds, on a .308 as well. We heard of a 3rd shooter facing similar issue. All scopes were replaced by Valdada, without any question, so good CS but it is a PITA. I have other scopes, for years, no issues whatsoever, these are Leupold, NF and S&B.
Some would say it is the luck of the draw, or anything mechanical is subject to failure; true but I will not get another IOR. As this was several years ago, they may have rectified whatever the problem was.
 
#10
There certainly is. I never said there wasn't. I was simply making a point of reference with which to compare optical quality of the glass IOR uses - generally speaking - to the glass other manufacturers use. It speaks to the level of quality I've personally experienced with the IOR line of optics - which is what the OP asked for.

OP, if your mounting the optic on a paint ball gun I'd definitely check out the Super Duper Sniper. I'm not sure how a $299 optic is in the "same price range" as a $900 IOR or a $1400 USO, but to each his own. You get what you pay for, plain and simple. The Valdada clearly adds measurable value in multiple ways - mechanical quality, build material, optical clarity....and the reticles offered in the SS aren't even in the same ballpark as the USO or IOR.

The USO is fantastic. Built like a tank, tracks, better reticle than IOR, etc. but it rolls in at $1400 new. It doesn't do anything the IOR won't do, same weight, .5" difference in length, but has an edge in build quality. Glass IMO are to close to tell any difference. My point is that IOR optics in general are of very high quality.
 
#11
jasonfaz said:
OP, if your mounting the optic on a paint ball gun I'd definitely check out the Super Duper Sniper. I'm not sure how a $299 optic is in the "same price range" as a $900 IOR or a $1400 USO, but to each his own. You get what you pay for, plain and simple. The Valdada clearly adds measurable value in multiple ways - mechanical quality, build material, optical clarity....and the reticles offered in the SS aren't even in the same ballpark as the USO or IOR.
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SWFA SS 10X HD is $800.

Regarding reticles, I believe the new IOR 10x is currently available only with the basic MP-8 (not to be confused with the MP-8 Dot), and the difference versus the SWFA Mil-Quad doesn't seem significant outside of personal preferences.
 
#12
Interesting. I've never seen the nicer SS. Looks pretty decent on paper. Looks quite a bit lighter as well. How is the reticle? Stadia looks a LOT thinner than previous models with the old school super thick mil dot. I'll have to check it out next time I run across one.
 
#13
jasonfaz said:
OP, if your mounting the optic on a paint ball gun I'd definitely check out the Super Duper Sniper. I'm not sure how a $299 optic is in the "same price range" as a $900 IOR or a $1400 USO, but to each his own. You get what you pay for, plain and simple. The Valdada clearly adds measurable value in multiple ways - mechanical quality, build material, optical clarity....and the reticles offered in the SS aren't even in the same ballpark as the USO or IOR.
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jasonfaz said:
Interesting. I've never seen the nicer SS. Looks pretty decent on paper. Looks quite a bit lighter as well. How is the reticle? Stadia looks a LOT thinner than previous models with the old school super thick mil dot. I'll have to check it out next time I run across one.
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You seem to be quite adept at not knowing jack shit about something when you comment on it. The old SS 10x42 is among the best budget scopes money can buy, and more than a few here own and trust them, myself included. The new HD version, which I have owned and used, is quite good, glass is much better than you'd expect of its price, turrets have always tracked well on SS but these feel better and are easier to re-zero. Reticle is all about personal preference, but it is entirely serviceable.

To the OP, IOR's troubles over the years have been many, but if you get a good one, they can be great. I have owned many, still have a few around. I have no experience with the 10X fixed, but their stuff is usually pretty good (expect when it isn't, then it is a pain in the ass to deal with.) I have used both SS scopes, both are money very well spent. The 10X USO is also quite good, and offers a few things the SS scopes do not.

Not knowing what you wish to accomplish with the scope, I will note that variables are usually the way to go, they do many things much, much better. If you plan to shoot from a bench and nothing else, the 10X is fine; if you plan to shoot and move, or shoot at things that move, fixed 10X is way too restrictive.
 
#14
Rancid Coolaid said:
You seem to be quite adept at not knowing jack shit about something when you comment on it. The old SS 10x42 is among the best budget scopes money can buy, and more than a few here own and trust them, myself included. The new HD version, which I have owned and used, is quite good, glass is much better than you'd expect of its price, turrets have always tracked well on SS but these feel better and are easier to re-zero. Reticle is all about personal preference, but it is entirely serviceable.

To the OP, IOR's troubles over the years have been many, but if you get a good one, they can be great. I have owned many, still have a few around. I have no experience with the 10X fixed, but their stuff is usually pretty good (expect when it isn't, then it is a pain in the ass to deal with.) I have used both SS scopes, both are money very well spent. The 10X USO is also quite good, and offers a few things the SS scopes do not.

Not knowing what you wish to accomplish with the scope, I will note that variables are usually the way to go, they do many things much, much better. If you plan to shoot from a bench and nothing else, the 10X is fine; if you plan to shoot and move, or shoot at things that move, fixed 10X is way too restrictive.
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I probably deserve that one for shit talking a bit too early. You kind of hurt my feelings though. At least I'm adept at something! ?
 
#18
I have a SWFA fixed 10x non HD. I just bought a new Bushy with the G2 reticle. And the fit and finish and clicks are better on the $299 SWFA than the $900 bushy. The non HD glass in the SWFA fixed 10x looked just as good as a Vortex HS-t I had. I am very impressed with SWFA. I will own more.
 
#26
270Win, I have one IOR scope (6-24 MP-8 dot) and it is good. It has worked just like it should, never a problem. It is mounted on a 300wm and has ~600 rounds fired under it while I have owned it. I got it used when it had very few rounds shot from under it. That said,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, if I were in the market (and I always am) for another scope, it would not be an IOR. While I have had good luck with this one, I think there are better options out there. I bought a 3-15 NF nxs off of a friend and it to me is twice the scope. I gave $1200 for the NF so with the cost of a fixed IOR at ~ $1000 or a used NF for a bit more, well nothing to think about here.

I just checked this thread and it seems you are going to head a different direction, I think you will thank yourself if you ever wanted to sell out.

Good luck with your new scope.
 
#27
well, I am in no rush... the steiner when available seems like a great choice.. now I am thinking 6.5 CR on a definance machine deviant or templar action... perhaps built by GAP.. just trying to map out everything before I lay down any money
 
#28
Great scopes. Well worth the money. As to the glass comments above, it is some of the highest quality you can get. Is a Nightfocre more rugged? Yes. When it comes to clarity, it is up with S&B, March, etc. The glass comes from Schott. If anyone knows who that is, they know that it is probably some of the purest glass produced in the world.
 
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