IOR 3X18X42 Illuminated MP8 -35MM Tactical Scope

[Desert Fox]

I'm getting one of these for my 308 Tactical. It's going to be the third one for this rifle. First, there was the Leupold MK4 17X Tactical L/R scope, a very good scope but not flexible enough for field work. Then there's the Nikon 2.5X10X44 Tactical Scope, an excellent scope but lack the magnification for longrange precision work. Hopefully, the IOR will fill the shortcomings of the two. If this won't work out, I'll sell all three and buy myself a US optics or an S&B, which I should have done in the first place.

http://www.valdada.com/vn/ior/03u

 

[old #7]

I have heard VERY good things about US Optics

 

[JD338]

I have heard VERY good things about US Optics

+1
Very nice scope for sure. Congratulations.
Post some pics.

JD338

 

[Desert Fox]

Recieved the IOR Monday and mounted it on my 308 Tactical rifle. I have to replaced the 20 MOA custom base that my gunsmith build on the rifle because the IOR Ring won't fit on it. The base is not a true 1913 Picatinny style...slot is too small. Luckily, I have a Leupold MK4 base on hand for such an occasion, so everything works out fine. Went to the range yesterday and run the scope on its paces. So far, all expectation was met. The scope tracks well. The glass from Schott is very clear. The MP-8 reticle, which is a Mil-dot variant, is much superior than the original design. The illumination reticle, which has 7 level of intensity, is very clear and precise. I also appreciate the center dot in the middle of the reticle... more like a floating dot, which help in precision aiming. For those who like the dot reticle, would really appreciate these set-up. Now off to 500 yard range!

 

[Desert Fox]

Finally, here's some picture

 

[JD338]

Desert Fox

Nice scope and a good looking rig, congratulations.

JD338

 

[300rem7]

Please tell us more about your rifle.

 

[Desert Fox]

Please tell us more about your rifle.

Blueprinted Model 700
Pac-Nor Supermatch 3 grove 12 twist
HS Precision Bottom Metal with 5 round detachable magazine
HS Precision Synthetic Stock
Tubbs recoil lug
Gruning Precision Tactical Bolt Handle
Kydex Cheekpiece
Jewell HVR Trigger
Leupold MK4 20MOA base
35MM IOR Tactical Ring
IOR 3X18X42 Illuminated MP-8 reticle
308 Obermeyer
Teflon Finished barreled action

 

[Desert Fox]

Scope quality can be measured by how good it tracks. One way to find out is to do a box test. Here's the result of the IOR's box test at 110 yards. I'm using the 155 grain Lapua Scenar for this box test. I initially fired three shot group on another target to see if my rifle zero is still on. I'm using a new batch of ammo, that I reloaded, using Winchester brass. I normally use Federal brass but I want to find out if Winchester will work with my rifle since I must have a truckload of them. The Winchester shoot half an inch low when compared with Federal but group just as well, so I left it alone.

Fired the first shot at the center of the target and noted that the bullet impacted just as predicted, half inch low. I then dialed the elevation knob 3MOA up and windage 3MOA right and fired shot no.2. I then turned the elevation turret 6MOA down for shot no.3. For my 4th shot I totally got confused and dialed a total of 9MOA instead of 6. As you can see, shot no.4 ended up at the edge at the target. I went ahead and dialed the elevation turret 6MOA up, carefull this time not to make mistake, and fired shot no. 5. On shot no.6, I just reset both my elevation and windage dial back to my original zero and fired. And here the result!!!

 

[JD338]

Looks like good repeatability.
Good accurate load too.

JD338