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distances I checked the rangefinding abilities of the I.O.R. scope
against the rangefinder of a Soviet PSO-1 scope and a Leica Geovid laser
rangefinder. For me, out to 600-700 meters I find the Soviet style of
rangefinder slightly quicker on standing and moving figures, however, I
also have an inordinate amount of time behind an SVD Dragunov. The MP-8
reticle did prove very fast and accurate. Ranging objects with known
sizes such as doorways, vehicle rims, and weapon lengths was simple and
trouble free. I definitely prefer it over the standard Mil-Dot reticle.
I came away very impressed by then. quality of I.O.R.s wares. Rugged and well-made with excellent optics, I believe you will be hearing a lot about I.O.R.s optics in the future. Constantly evolving and improving their line-up, both of these scopes should be available with illuminated MP-8 reticles by the time you read this.
Complaints? Since nothing is perfect I would have to gripe that the 2.5x10 is not threaded for a sunshade, although this is currently being rectified. The 4x14 is on the big and heavy side due to the adjustable objective. Again I.O.R. is addressing this and moving the parallax adjustment opposite of the windage knob. That's it for complaints though.
On a par with the finest offerings from Europe vet at more affordable prices, they are the best kept secret there is on precision rifle scopes. With a comprehensive line of hunting and tactical scopes, binoculars, and compasses, I recommend anyone interested contact Valdada-before the word gets out.
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