Serious question, no flame war needed or wanted

[Rancid Coolaid]

So, a friend is talking to what I have been told is a serious outfit about buying a custom gasser topped with... wait for it... a Valdata scope.

I've been around a while, I bought the first gen SH 3-18 (and it failed), and have owned at least 10 IORs (none any longer) so I am not a newcomer asking a stupid question.

I also used the search function AND googled the topic. My question to the learned folk here: has Valdata overcome its issues and become a reputable option in the US? And is Val still there?

The friend told me about the choice he already made, so I didn't offer feedback, but am now genuinely interested. IOR always had good glass, the MP-8 is still among my favorite reticles for certain tasks, and tracking was usually good, and turrets were hit-n-miss for feel and function.

Did they drop the "IOR" and, with it, shed the bad parts?

And, truly, this is a serious question...

 

[NateVA]

My question to the learned folk here: has Valdata overcome its issues and become a reputable option in the US?

Can only answer this. I'm not going to lie I haven't even heard of IOR in years. Not sure if there's any reason for people to take a chance on them given how many options the market offers.

 

[oldrifleman]

Yeah it has been years since I have heard their name. Years back they were a small name with a small loyal following in the BR community because their 36X had great quality glass (had other issues but thats another story). have not even thought of them in a very long time.

 

[LeftyJason]

This is from 2021.

Rifle Scopes - Has IOR Valdada Been forgiven on the Hide ?

Hearing some great reviews on the Valdada Recon Gen 2 4.8-30x56mm 40mm tube $2750 .00 Anyone know anything about these ?

www.snipershide.com

Val is valdata. I would listen to @Glassaholic .

 

[XLR308]

The 3-18 x 42 Illuminated SFP with MP-8 reticle is still my favorite hunting rifle optic.
If my 4.5-18 x44 LRHSI had better glass it would be a toss up.
The Valdata has never given me any issues but am fully aware of its jaded past here.

 

[Glassaholic]

So, a friend is talking to what I have been told is a serious outfit about buying a custom gasser topped with... wait for it... a Valdata scope.

I've been around a while, I bought the first gen SH 3-18 (and it failed), and have owned at least 10 IORs (none any longer) so I am not a newcomer asking a stupid question.

I also used the search function AND googled the topic. My question to the learned folk here: has Valdata overcome its issues and become a reputable option in the US? And is Val still there?

The friend told me about the choice he already made, so I didn't offer feedback, but am now genuinely interested. IOR always had good glass, the MP-8 is still among my favorite reticles for certain tasks, and tracking was usually good, and turrets were hit-n-miss for feel and function.

Did they drop the "IOR" and, with it, shed the bad parts?

And, truly, this is a serious question...

RC, Valdada is no longer exclusive to IOR, they are also using LOW for some of their newer scope designs IIRC. While there is not much love for Valdada on the Hide they are still around and Val is still in charge, at least as of a few years ago. The fact they are still around may indicate he gets a decent amount of sales, enough to continue to stay in business. I have never had an issue with Val, I have offered to give some of his newer scopes a fair shake but once he hears about reviews being on Snipers Hide he backs away. The resale value of the scopes are not the best so I steer clear of spending my own money on them. He has some wonky reticles and tube diameters which typically causes me to pass.