Guy I am looking at a new 3-15x 50 F1 nightforce VS the new IOR 3.5x18x50 35mm FFP MOA/MOA scope. Just wanted to get some input from guys here that have messed with both.
Rifle Scopes Nightforce VS. IOR
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Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
Did you try the search function?? You can even google it and come up with a ton of pages, my link to the improved search engine didnt work, but maybe someone will be kind enough to give it to you.
Did you try the search function?? You can even google it and come up with a ton of pages, my link to the improved search engine didnt work, but maybe someone will be kind enough to give it to you.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=010955838166721108978:qcbx5qqy10o&hl=en
Here you go,
From the research I did,
IOR has the better glass
Nightforce has better durability
IOR has more features per dollar spent
Nightforce seems to have a better CS rep.
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=010955838166721108978:qcbx5qqy10o&hl=en
Here you go,
From the research I did,
IOR has the better glass
Nightforce has better durability
IOR has more features per dollar spent
Nightforce seems to have a better CS rep.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quackaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
IOR has the better glass
Nightforce has better durability
IOR has more features per dollar spent
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Yeap. I have IOR stuff and am happy with it but I think the NF scopes I've used were of better build quality.
Also, dead horse thread.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quackaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
IOR has the better glass
Nightforce has better durability
IOR has more features per dollar spent
</div></div>
Yeap. I have IOR stuff and am happy with it but I think the NF scopes I've used were of better build quality.
Also, dead horse thread.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
The IOR are very nice scopes and will do the job.
I was not a big fan of the NF F1 with the old reticles now that NF has the NEW MLR2, MD2 and the NPRF1 I’m a big fan of them. The NEW NF NXS F1 Reticles are really clean at the top-end and still very usable at the low-end. We have a few of the NEW NPRF1 in stock.
Both scopes come with rings. I personally prefer the NF NXS scopes.
If we can be of help in getting you an IOR or NF feel free to let me know.
Mike @ CST
The IOR are very nice scopes and will do the job.
I was not a big fan of the NF F1 with the old reticles now that NF has the NEW MLR2, MD2 and the NPRF1 I’m a big fan of them. The NEW NF NXS F1 Reticles are really clean at the top-end and still very usable at the low-end. We have a few of the NEW NPRF1 in stock.
Both scopes come with rings. I personally prefer the NF NXS scopes.
If we can be of help in getting you an IOR or NF feel free to let me know.
Mike @ CST
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
I'm a NF fan so my input may be a little biased. If you're LE or military they will give you a factory-direct discount.
I'm a NF fan so my input may be a little biased. If you're LE or military they will give you a factory-direct discount.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior. haven't looked into the models you are referring to but have looked in to the 6-24 ffp ior and the 5.5-22 nxs. on the other hand i love the mp-8 reticle.
the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior. haven't looked into the models you are referring to but have looked in to the 6-24 ffp ior and the 5.5-22 nxs. on the other hand i love the mp-8 reticle.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
I had an older NF F1 MLR and replaced it with a S&B PM II 5x25-56 Pf4 CCW. I have an IOR 3.5x18-50 MP8 now that I am planing to mount onto a .260 once that build is done. I like the MP8 reticle and it is similar to the Pf4 (similar, not the same). I did not like the MLR and I have not seen the MLR2, yet. For the .260 to get out o 1400 yards it only takes 14.7 mils (same as my 6.5x55 swede) so the 22 mil of elevation are enough to do the job.
I have not had any problems with the IORs I have purchased. However, I didn't start to purchase any of them until the GEN 4 came out. I waited because of all of the bad hype the scopes were getting. It seems these problems have been worked out. As for customer service I have heard IOR sends you a brand new scope, although I haven't seen anything here @ the Hide lately about anyone returning any scopes.
It's a tough call because of all of the problems IOR had with their scopes. There are a lot of members here that were turned off because of their bad experiences with the IOR scopes. NF never had these problems and are tough reliable scopes. I personally wanted to try IOR scope as they offer a lot for the money you spend. However, only time will tell if IOR finds favor with it customers and you start to see people say that IOR is among the better scopes.
IOR next to S&B PM II
IOR mounted on a Tac Ops with med rings (the ring have been replaced with low rings since this picture was taken)
I had an older NF F1 MLR and replaced it with a S&B PM II 5x25-56 Pf4 CCW. I have an IOR 3.5x18-50 MP8 now that I am planing to mount onto a .260 once that build is done. I like the MP8 reticle and it is similar to the Pf4 (similar, not the same). I did not like the MLR and I have not seen the MLR2, yet. For the .260 to get out o 1400 yards it only takes 14.7 mils (same as my 6.5x55 swede) so the 22 mil of elevation are enough to do the job.
I have not had any problems with the IORs I have purchased. However, I didn't start to purchase any of them until the GEN 4 came out. I waited because of all of the bad hype the scopes were getting. It seems these problems have been worked out. As for customer service I have heard IOR sends you a brand new scope, although I haven't seen anything here @ the Hide lately about anyone returning any scopes.
It's a tough call because of all of the problems IOR had with their scopes. There are a lot of members here that were turned off because of their bad experiences with the IOR scopes. NF never had these problems and are tough reliable scopes. I personally wanted to try IOR scope as they offer a lot for the money you spend. However, only time will tell if IOR finds favor with it customers and you start to see people say that IOR is among the better scopes.
IOR next to S&B PM II
IOR mounted on a Tac Ops with med rings (the ring have been replaced with low rings since this picture was taken)
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior.</div></div>
The IOR is available as a mil/mil scope.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior.</div></div>
The IOR is available as a mil/mil scope.
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beat that horse.......................
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This exact same thread title is literally right above this thread. They are actually touching. What are the chances...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beat that horse.......................
41 </div></div>
This exact same thread title is literally right above this thread. They are actually touching. What are the chances...
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: maladat</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior.</div></div>
The IOR is available as a mil/mil scope. </div></div>
sorry what i was trying to get at is that the nightforce has more available travel (27.8 mils) then the ior (16 mils). at least the higher power level nxs 5.5-22 and ior 6-24
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: maladat</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsm62</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the plus for nightforce is the available mill adjustment vs the ior.</div></div>
The IOR is available as a mil/mil scope. </div></div>
sorry what i was trying to get at is that the nightforce has more available travel (27.8 mils) then the ior (16 mils). at least the higher power level nxs 5.5-22 and ior 6-24
Re: Nightforce VS. IOR
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