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Opinions on ior scope

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  • 23-02-2014 1:58pm
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    hollow point
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭


    I am on the look out for a good quality scope for my 223 and have come across an IOR 2.5-10x42 non illuminated,the thing im afraid of is the reticle is very thin and im wondering what it would be like under a lamp,would anyone on here have any experience of this scope


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    homerhop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,953 ✭✭✭homerhop


    hollow point wrote: »
    I am on the look out for a good quality scope for my 223 and have come across an IOR 2.5-10x42 non illuminated,the thing im afraid of is the reticle is very thin and im wondering what it would be like under a lamp,would anyone on here have any experience of this scope

    Where are you based?


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    hollow point
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭hollow point


    homerhop wrote: »
    Where are you based?

    Laois


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    bravestar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭bravestar


    hollow point wrote: »
    I am on the look out for a good quality scope for my 223 and have come across an IOR 2.5-10x42 non illuminated,the thing im afraid of is the reticle is very thin and im wondering what it would be like under a lamp,would anyone on here have any experience of this scope

    I had one in the past with an Mp8 reticle and had no problems with it under lamp. Great scope and the mp8 reticle is fantastic too.


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    hollow point
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭hollow point


    Thanks bravestar the glass looks really clear in the ior and the reticle looks the part for a bit of long range work i was also was looking a zeiss duralyt i think im looking at too many scopes at the moment im finding it hard to make my mind up


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    jingojonson
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭jingojonson


    hi there

    I had an ior 4-14, with mp8 reticle. I loved the reticle and it is fine under lamp but its a bit thin for late evening stalking even though the glass is great.

    Only other issue with ior is weight but its not a major issue in terms of the overall weight of a rifle plus bipod etc rig


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    hollow point
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭hollow point


    Thanks for the replies lads


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    Sika98k
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭Sika98k


    Firstly I have never had one myself but have looked through several of them at the Midland Game Fair a few years ago.
    My impression then was that the glass was not the clearest.ok it's good quality way above a Tasco pronghorn but there are better out there.
    A thin reticle doesn't really cut it for me lamping. A thicker reticle will have you on target quicker. Of course an illuminated reticle would be even better !
    Plenty of good second hand scopes out there. Try eGun.de. The Stalking Directory or EBay. Um,or here !


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