I am thinking of buying an IOR Valdada from Usa Optics owned by Fred Augat anyone had any experiences of either?

regards
griff

Which model of IOR's are you inquiring about??

Theres a tactical model and a hunting model.
I've owned one of each.

cheaptrick,
10x56 (mp8) 30 mm tube

regards
griff

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Originally posted by griff:
cheaptrick,
10x56 (mp8) 30 mm tube

regards
griff

http://www.valdada.com/vn/ior/03e

The MP8 is a very user friendly reticle and the fixed power IOR's are almost bomb proof.
Fixed 10x has little to go wrong with it.

I would go with a smaller objective if it were me, but you may have good reason for wanting to employ a 56mm objective.

griff,

I've been shopping around for that same model. I have no experience with either the scope or USA optics, but it appears that you can save some money at SWFA.com.

They've got the 10X56 tactical non-illuminated MP-8 for $559.95, and the illuminated model for $100 bucks more.

I've dealt with neither company so I can't compare service, etc., just comparing price.

SWFA is good to go.
Being how IOR's customer service has been suspect in the past, getting an IOR product from a reputable dealer is a smart move.

SWFA has great pricing, as noted, and outstanding CS as well.
Ask for The Optics Goddess @ SWFA.
Tell her cheaptrick sent ya....

I wouldn't get a lit reticle from IOR.
My lit MP8 was a No Go!!
The lowest setting was too bright, making it almost useless.
Few scope makers do the illuminated reticles well. IOR needs some more work, IMO.

tbh,
SWFA will not post out to the U.K, otherwise would of bought one from them..

regards
griff

For IOR, call Scott at Liberty Optics.
325-572-1469
Expecting another IOR to be delivered tomorrow from him.
He is finalizing his website but it is not on-line yet

I have heard nothin but bad things about USA Optics customer service.

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Originally posted by RHutch:
For IOR, call Scott at Liberty Optics.
325-572-1469

Plus 1.
Scotts good people.

I've tried to call that number twice (325-572-1469) and both times I get a recording that says the number has been discontinued or is no longer in service.......Any suggestions???

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Originally posted by ncvarhtr:
I've tried to call that number twice (325-572-1469) and both times I get a recording that says the number has been discontinued or is no longer in service.......Any suggestions???

I'll shoot Scott a PM for you.
He has the same phone # on Sniper's Hide.

Wrong area code. I missed that too.
(352) 572-1469

Thank you very much........I really appreciate all the help and words of wisdom for everyone.........

Well its now Easter Monday and still haven't recieved my scopes(ordered on 17th March). Got charged twice for them, then got refunded one of the amounts less about $50 also charged $3 for each of the transactions $9 in all.$50 short on the refund,does not return e-mails, does not return phone calls. So $60 down allready no scope, would I go to USA optics owned by Fred Augat again ,what do you think

regards
griff

quote:

Originally posted by griff:
cheaptrick,
10x56 (mp8) 30 mm tube

regards
griff

Not from that seller, but I got one and put it on my AR10t
Jim

quote:

Well its now Easter Monday and still haven't recieved my scopes(ordered on 17th March). Got charged twice for them, then got refunded one of the amounts less about $50 also charged $3 for each of the transactions $9 in all.$50 short on the refund,does not return e-mails, does not return phone calls. So $60 down allready no scope, would I go to USA optics owned by Fred Augat again ,what do you think

If you did'nt call Scott at Liberty Optics...you should have.
What you are going through with USA Optics is a repeat of the same old story I have heard about them for years.

RHutch,
I ordered the scope before asking the question here on AR,ah well you live and learn.
Scopes finally arrived, great scope just soured by the experience..
Next time will ask well in advance,before purchasing..

regards
griff

All,
just in case anyone else here on AR thinks of using www.usaoptics.com THEY SUCK! BAD COMMUNICATION! OVER CHARGED ME TWICE!
With all the time and intl calls and the charges I occurred through 3 transaction, it cost me an extra $200
RIPPED OFF!!

FRED AUGAT
USAOPTICS

DONT FORGET THAT NAME

regards
griff

Here's mine.

IOR 3-18x42mm w/ MP8 reticle
Left side w/ Angle Cosine Indicator and level bubble
House over 900 yds awaySame house w/ naked eye. Just right of shed on left, above brown tree
Exposed turrets
Turrets up close
I love this scope! To my eyes, it just looks right, sitting up top.

-Rem 700 LA
-30-06 Ackley Imp
-mid-turned action w/ milled weight reducing cuts left and right/rear side of action.
-26" SS Lilja turn down to my specs; .542" at muzzle
-Custom fiberglass stock and paint job(1982)
-Custom 3-lb trigger job
-"Swiss Cheesed" bolt body
-1" Pachmyer Decelerator pad
-Glass bedded/free floated/blind mag
-Ken Farrel 1-pc picatinny base
-IOR 3-18x42mm w/ illum MP8 reticle in 35mm alum low rings
-Angle Cosine Indicator
-B-square anti-cant level
-8lbs even (used to weigh 6lb 7oz w/ old custom contoured 22" factory barrel and Leupy M8 4x)

Big Al

Not sure why the "thru the lens" picture of the house over 900 yds away is not viewing.

Well, my 2 cents worth...I have a pair of IOR Binoculars...7X40. They are said to be under license from Zeiss,
have Zeiss Glass, to Zeiss specifications...and...supposedly the very same model used by the East German Berlin
Wall guards in years ago.
They are superb optical quality. We compared them to Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski, etc. and could find none better
in viewing quality.
I can't speak for the scopes , but the IOR 7X40 Binocular I have is simply tops.
Best Regards,
Tom