I thought I'd pass along some cell phone shots of my little brother's new 2.5-10x42mm IOR that he received from Liberty Optics this afternoon. Albeit shitty pics, they highlight the new exposed Mrad knobs that look just like a smaller version (5 mils per rev) of the ones found on the 3-18x.
He's building a non-traditional hunter in 223 using a Savage action, H-S stock, and CDI Precision bottom metal. He is still waiting on the 20" fluted McGowen barrel and 10 round AICS mags from Bauer Arms. Since he cut his teeth on a Falcon 4-14x, he wanted to keep the same mil/mil system on all his rifles.
He says the glass is clear and bright, and the knobs are distinct and positive. Only the center dot illuminates, and it is 0.1 mils in diameter. At 2.5x, it gets quite small, even when illuminated. He's not sure that FFP is the best choice for hunting, but he usually runs a high power magnification when in the field.
The first couple clicks on the illumination knob don't even illuminate the dot bright enough to see at night. I'm told this is for NV compatibility. On the highest setting, the dot can illuminate entire inside of the scope, more than enough light to get the job done. It is NOT however daylight visible.
The reticle itself looks just like the 3-18x. He didn't get a shot of it, but scanned the Valdada spec-sheet that came with the scope.
All in all, he's very happy, especially with the service from Scott. It was ordered on Friday and there on Monday!
I get to play with it on Thanksgiving. I'm building a non-traditional hunter myself. Now I have to decide between this scope, and the comparably equipped 2.5-10x32mm Nightforce.
Scott! Please post some better pics!
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He's building a non-traditional hunter in 223 using a Savage action, H-S stock, and CDI Precision bottom metal. He is still waiting on the 20" fluted McGowen barrel and 10 round AICS mags from Bauer Arms. Since he cut his teeth on a Falcon 4-14x, he wanted to keep the same mil/mil system on all his rifles.
He says the glass is clear and bright, and the knobs are distinct and positive. Only the center dot illuminates, and it is 0.1 mils in diameter. At 2.5x, it gets quite small, even when illuminated. He's not sure that FFP is the best choice for hunting, but he usually runs a high power magnification when in the field.
The first couple clicks on the illumination knob don't even illuminate the dot bright enough to see at night. I'm told this is for NV compatibility. On the highest setting, the dot can illuminate entire inside of the scope, more than enough light to get the job done. It is NOT however daylight visible.
The reticle itself looks just like the 3-18x. He didn't get a shot of it, but scanned the Valdada spec-sheet that came with the scope.
All in all, he's very happy, especially with the service from Scott. It was ordered on Friday and there on Monday!
I get to play with it on Thanksgiving. I'm building a non-traditional hunter myself. Now I have to decide between this scope, and the comparably equipped 2.5-10x32mm Nightforce.
Scott! Please post some better pics!
