IOR reliability

adriandavidb · December 8, 2016

Seriously thinking about getting an IOR Recon; reading online I have seen some question marks over the durability and reliability of IORs generally, although not Recons in particular

I like them but have never seen one up close in the 'flesh' unfortunately

I be interested to here opinions from IOR owners, either contented ones or otherwise?

Thanks

paratrooper · December 8, 2016

I have had two.. One being the Crusader. They are built like tanks with great glass and turrets. The only downside is the weight.

GeorgeB · December 8, 2016

I have three IORs including a Crusader. Would get a Recon as well if they made them in MOA/MOA.

Ignore the snarky comments on Snipers Hide which I think apply to older gen. IORs. The current kit, especially the Recon and Crusader is world class.

adriandavidb · December 8, 2016

I have three IORs including a Crusader. Would get a Recon as well if they made them in MOA/MOA.

Ignore the snarky comments on Snipers Hide which I think apply to older gen. IORs. The current kit, especially the Recon and Crusader is world class.

Yep; it's the Sniper's Hide comments that were some of the more negative I found

Thanks both

Ballistic Hamster · December 8, 2016

Have crusader and new 9-36x56 awesome scopes and good turrets and glass and ffp

stillair1 · December 10, 2016

The recon is certainly a chunky item, the latest reticule might not be to every bodies taste. I would have preferred the sh68 myself, but with the price including a set of tier one mounts. I've not been disappointed with an earlier 6-24 model, initial squint through the recon looks good.

Stepping up from a 25mm tubed scope you will notice the weight increase on the rifle. If your thinking of using one of these large tubed scopes with an add on night vision, finding a dsa to fit the rear ocular will be an issue. The cobra dsa is too small.

Triumph045 · December 19, 2016

Have a recon, a crusader and a 6-24 and rate them all very highly. In fact I took a pm2 off the 338 and put the crusader on, absolutely no regrets.

stillair1 · December 20, 2016

The IOR's come with a 30yr warranty btw.

terryh · December 20, 2016

Ignore the snarky comments on Snipers Hide which I think apply to older gen. IORs. The current kit, especially the Recon and Crusader is world class.

Yes, take anything from the US re. comments with a pinch of salts. If it is not S&B or has been tested by some guy in his back yard ( FFS! ) then it is not up to standard.

Some of the original IOR's were a bit iffy re. QC (I'm talking a good few years ago) but the ones I've looked thru' and fondled had nice glass and good controls - but a bit 'chunky'. If you can live with the size then not a problem.

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