Has anyone tried the IOR 2.5-10x42 scopes?

[Gutshot John]

I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these scopes (with FFP).

Anyone have a good source on ior/valada? or is the bing/live.com cashback the best way to go?

[theJanitor]

seven or eight years ago i put a FFP non-illum model on my PSS. it's very clear and has been quite durable, especially after several years atop a 300WM

[nhm16]

I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these scopes (with FFP).

Anyone have a good source on ior/valada? or is the bing/live.com cashback the best way to go?

The best place is Scott at Liberty Optics. If there is a problem he will make it right. He frequently posts on snipershide.com. Bought my IOR 2.5-10x42 FFP from him, totally satisfied, and am buying a Premier 5-25x56 from him too.

[Littlelebowski]

Scott will take care of you. A man of integrity and he also helps out with buying decisions.

[Gutshot John]

I'll give him a call tomorrow.

[Jeremy]

I'll sing Scott's praises as well. I have bought two IOR's from him and wanted to buy the 1/4 for my patrol rifle. Scott would not sell it to me as he didn't feel it was fit for duty. I doubt too many guys would have passed up the sale considering he didn't carry any of my secondary choices.

I can't say enough good about Scott.

[Gutshot John]

Wow...talked to Scott today and am I impressed with him and his company. Apparently they didn't have the FFP model as it apparently is being discontinued in favor of a new (improved) model in 6-8 weeks. Accordingly he offered me a discount on a Premier scope (3-15x50) that I couldn't pass up (even though its twice as much) and so I've decided to go that route. Buy once, cry once.

We chatted for about 10 minutes, and Scott is really an impressive source of knowledge about what you need.

[maximus83]

My understanding is that the IOR 2.5-10x42 models are having two minor upgrades. They are changing something in the reticle, and I think doing away with the turret caps that cover the tactical knobs. Other than that, the 2.5-10x is one of the most long-running, reliable models that they make (that's what Scott said), and if a person can still find one out there, and if you like the MP-8 illum. reticle and turret caps the way they are, they should be as reliable and as good a deal as the updated models will be. Maybe a better deal, if you can still find one. Scott doesn't have any of the FFP left, although SWFA still has some for $1039. The 2010 models are probably going to cost another $100 higher.

On the Premier scopes, they are definitely impressive. Give us a report and pics once you get a chance to try yours. I am interested in them, esp. because along with US Optics, they are about the only company that fully makes their scope in the U.S. (even Nightforce scopes are made in Japan). But, the price at $2500--or even $2500 less a discount--is a little rich for my blood. :-)

[nhm16]

My understanding is that the IOR 2.5-10x42 models are having two minor upgrades. They are changing something in the reticle, and I think doing away with the turret caps that cover the tactical knobs. Other than that, the 2.5-10x is one of the most long-running, reliable models that they make (that's what Scott said), and if a person can still find one out there, and if you like the MP-8 illum. reticle and turret caps the way they are, they should be as reliable and as good a deal as the updated models will be. Maybe a better deal, if you can still find one. Scott doesn't have any of the FFP left, although SWFA still has some for $1039. The 2010 models are probably going to cost another $100 higher.

Darn, I wish I picked up another one when they were going for $900 a month or so ago. My 20" 6.8 upper needs a better scope.

On the Premier scopes, they are definitely impressive. Give us a report and pics once you get a chance to try yours. I am interested in them, esp. because along with US Optics, they are about the only company that fully makes their scope in the U.S. (even Nightforce scopes are made in Japan). But, the price at $2500--or even $2500 less a discount--is a little rich for my blood. :-)

LOL. This ties my now six year old PowerMac G5 dual-2.0 as the most expensive consumer item I have ever bought, other than the usual expenses for shelter and transportation. I put it on layaway to lessen the pain, since I won't take delivery from Scott until November anyways. At least I can take consolation that I'm not coughing up $3k+ for a S&B PMII, which I was going to do until I read about the Premiers.

[Gutshot John]

My Jim Klein flintlock remains the most expensive firearms related purchase to date, though the premier scope was a "w/ow" . My only consolation is that for that setup I'll never need to buy another scope...ever.