Jeremy
08-07-08, 12:48
I am looking for a semi compact scope with a mil dot or milradian reticle. I think I have narrowed my choices down to an IOR 2-12 or a Nightforce 2.5 - 10.
The best prices I have found for each are in the $1150-1200 range so price is a wash for the optic. The IOR comes with rings for that price and I would go with Larue rings on the NF so the NF will be more expensive mounted.
I am wanting this for a duty gun for use on my observer rifle and for woodland search. Glass quality is of high importance as I will spend more time looking through it in the field than shooting. I would imagine both will be about the same, but am looking for first hand experience.
Since I have to carry the gun, weight is a consideration and I am pretty sure the Nightforce will win by a large margin. My current scope and mount is 2 pounds or more so both will be at or under that limit.
Since I work at all hours and light conditions, an illuminated reticle is desired. I have read that the NF is not adjustable in the field.
I know the IOR has adjustable parallax. What about the NF?
I don't shoot well with scopes that vary eye relief with magnification. Do both of these have a consistent eye relief?
I assume both mil reticles are calibrated at 10X?
Is there anything I am missing? Since this is a high dollar, for me, purchase I want to get it right the first time.
My current scope is a Burris 4.5 - 14 and the combo works and I get good hits, it is too big for my .223. It is also too long, shifting the weight forward too much. Both the IOR and the NF are shorter and should keep the weight between the hands better.
The Burris does not have an IR or range finding reticle. The ballistic plex works well and I have no problems using it for holdovers and getting hits, but as an observer, range estimating ability would be nice.
The best prices I have found for each are in the $1150-1200 range so price is a wash for the optic. The IOR comes with rings for that price and I would go with Larue rings on the NF so the NF will be more expensive mounted.
I am wanting this for a duty gun for use on my observer rifle and for woodland search. Glass quality is of high importance as I will spend more time looking through it in the field than shooting. I would imagine both will be about the same, but am looking for first hand experience.
Since I have to carry the gun, weight is a consideration and I am pretty sure the Nightforce will win by a large margin. My current scope and mount is 2 pounds or more so both will be at or under that limit.
Since I work at all hours and light conditions, an illuminated reticle is desired. I have read that the NF is not adjustable in the field.
I know the IOR has adjustable parallax. What about the NF?
I don't shoot well with scopes that vary eye relief with magnification. Do both of these have a consistent eye relief?
I assume both mil reticles are calibrated at 10X?
Is there anything I am missing? Since this is a high dollar, for me, purchase I want to get it right the first time.
My current scope is a Burris 4.5 - 14 and the combo works and I get good hits, it is too big for my .223. It is also too long, shifting the weight forward too much. Both the IOR and the NF are shorter and should keep the weight between the hands better.
The Burris does not have an IR or range finding reticle. The ballistic plex works well and I have no problems using it for holdovers and getting hits, but as an observer, range estimating ability would be nice.