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    Posted: May/19/2006 at 12:22
Does anyone have any experience with this line from IOR. I have been toying with the idea of one of these for my AR, but haven't heard any feedback about them. I like both reticles offered for the .223: NATO and CQB. I have also thought about the 6 x 42 tactical which is only about $100 more, but 4x would be enough magnification for my purposes and I like the compactness and light weight of the 4 x 24. Thanks in advance for any info....
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I've had had a dozen or so of these at one time or another.  Great glass.  Personally, I like the CQB reticle more but MP9 (NATO) is also good.  M2 is a little lighter, but M1 has a little more eye relief.  For a 223, go with a lighter M2.  BDC works well.

One word of caution is that the reticle moves within the field of view when you adjust Windage/Elevation, so in order for it to appear in the center of the field of view to start with you may need to adjust with the scope mount a little.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Charlie70 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/19/2006 at 13:36

Thanks for the input, koshkin, great info. The eye relief isn't an issue on the .223 and I thought it would be a great little scope for the AR. I'm looking to replace my ATN 5 x 33 with this in the future. I haven't had any problems with it, except that it is just too heavy. I assume the IOR's you had held zero and tracked accurately?

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Yes, I think I had four or five M1s with three different reticles and at least a couple of M2s and a couple of early models without focus ring.  THey all worked well as far as tracking and holding zero goes.  Much better glass than any ATN I've ever seen.

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So how do these IORs stack up against an ACOG TA-04?  I know they don't cost as much.

Reliability issues?  Warranty issues? 

 

 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/22/2006 at 11:33

Veru different scopes, really.  I've never had any reliability issues with 4x24 IORs, but IOR customer service is not very well regarded.  They do fix it, but it is seldom a pleasant customer service experience.  On the other hand if you buy from a reputable dealer like SWFA, they will help you deal with IOR customer service.

 

The advantage of an ACOG is primarily in terms of a reticle illuminated without batteries and ability to use Bindon consept aiming.  I do not think that the IOR  illumination is sufficiently bright for that.  Optically, I've been very happy with my IORs and I do not think ACOG is any better.

 

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