[redwoods]

I was on their website and found this....to come out in May 2009.

It is only 1x or 4x, no intwebeen. It says there is a throw lever that uses 1/4 turn to get to 4x.

Here is the link......

http://www.valdada.c...c78862cd81.aspx

[busyhawk]

I would love to try one...but if is like the Elcan then I would pass. Lots of stages with only 100-250 yard shots I will use a 2-3 power setting. Using only a 4 power setting will narrow your FOV too much I believe. I love the IOR scopes and would love to own one...until I find something better than my Meopta (for the price), I will continue to use it.

Sure a small throw lever...

RLTW,

Scott

This post has been edited by busyhawk: 09 May 2009 - 09:57 AM

[smokshwn]

+1 to still needing a little more meat on the ring/lever

also +1 to fov issues with midrange targets......I have seen more than one shooter burn unnecessary time trying to find a target in a scope with limited FOV

[U.Duck]

IOR Pitbull

Reports from IOR are that this will be available with several mounting options, one being a twist off european style QD mount. Similar to the EAW mount. Also, the center dot (of a BDC reticle) is the only portion of the reticle that is illuminated and is 3-MOA (unconfirmed). It doesn't use a throw lever, rather a mag. ring like traditional optics. I'm excited to see initial reviews.

TECHNICAL DATA

MAGNIFICATION.....................................................1x or 4x
OBJECTIVE SIZE.....................................................32mm
FIELD OF VIEW @ 100 YDS.......................................38 - 144 ft
EXIT PUPIL ............................................................32 - 8mm
EYE RELIEF ............................................................3.5 in
DIOPTRICAL ADJUSTMENT...................................... -4 TO +4 DPT.
CLICK VALUE @ 100 yds.........................................0.1 MRAD (1 cm)
RETICLE ADJUSTMENT RANGE ................................15 MRAD (54 MOA) @ 100yds
TUBE DIAMETER.....................................................35 mm
LENGTH ................................................................7.25 in
WEIGHT................................................................23 oz.
BATTERY...............................................................CR 2032
COATINGS.............................MC-7 BROAD BAND FULLY MULTICOAT, ANTIREFLEX
OPTICAL GLASS......................................................PREMIUM SCHOTT, GERMANY

[Doublehaul]

The long eye relief will definitely be a plus. Not a bad price for premium German optics.

[boynty77]

if you like terrible customer service and poorly built scope then by all means buy an IOR, the glass is great and that is about it, I have had too many issues with IOR's to recommend one to anyone

[shooter steve]

I haven't used the IOR scope, but for $1200 it seems that there are better 1x4 choices out there.

[Mike P]

I have 3 of the IORs and like them all. They are great scopes, built like a brick SH with glass that is clear as any. I have used their customer support twice and have nothing but good things to say about it.
Right now, I'm not looking for a scope that does what this one does, but if I were, I'd not hesitate to buy from IOR, or Cactus Tactical or one of the other vendors that handle their product.
Mike

[Godzilla]

Any update to anyone handling this scope.

I would have thought that this one cost a lot until I spend a bunch of $ going to the IRON Man only to have my scope loose zero after a few stages.

Let me know if you like this one, Thanks

[Tizzle]

I played with this scope at the NRA show and it was awesome. The 35mm diameter made the field of view HUGE. I'd love to run one if I had the funds although it does weigh a ton. It's the best one I've seen so far for my purposes but I haven't seen how they hold up in the field yet, can't be as bad as the elcan and half the price.

[StealthyBlagga]

I also played with one at the NRA show. It's nice and small, but I could not get past the lack of intermediate magnification... anything in between 1x and 4x is blurry, so you have to make sure when you change magnification that you turn the ring all the way.

[LeoHallak]

StealthyBlagga, on Jul 13 2009, 10:57 AM, said:

I also played with one at the NRA show. It's nice and small, but I could not get past the lack of intermediate magnification... anything in between 1x and 4x is blurry, so you have to make sure when you change magnification that you turn the ring all the way.

I sent in a scope to be checked out and Valdada was nice very fast on scope replacement.


Leo

[U.Duck]

Godzilla, on Jul 12 2009, 05:15 PM, said:

Any update to anyone handling this scope.

I would have thought that this one cost a lot until I spend a bunch of $ going to the IRON Man only to have my scope loose zero after a few stages.

Let me know if you like this one, Thanks

Here's a recent review, only one I've seen so far
Tactical Gun Fan

[Godzilla]

U.Duck, on Jul 13 2009, 05:47 PM, said:

Godzilla, on Jul 12 2009, 05:15 PM, said:

Any update to anyone handling this scope.

I would have thought that this one cost a lot until I spend a bunch of $ going to the IRON Man only to have my scope loose zero after a few stages.

Let me know if you like this one, Thanks

Here's a recent review, only one I've seen so far
Tactical Gun Fan

I think it's the scope for me but I hate to clunk down that much without seeing it or shooting it first.

[U.Duck]

Looks like SWFA has these in stock now

[Chuck Anderson]

Got mine on Friday. Interesting scope. I still haven't had a lot of time to play with it. Biggest downside is the power ring is a serious pain to move. Very, very tight. If you don't get it all the way on 1 or 4 the scope is completely out of focus. Incredible field of view though on 1x. And it is a true 1x. (or at least as close as I can tell. The reticle is a bit harder to pick up then I was hoping for.

[Dustin Lohof]

Chuck,here's what I had my local gunsmith do and it works great. The power ring is plenty thick to tap and thread this home made lever into it, also lube the ring with a little silicone.

Dusty

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[CraigS.]

I can't understand why the power ring would be marked for anything between 1 and 4 if it is completely blury ???????
sounds like there is a problem with the scope or it should not be marked with anything but 1 and 4.

[U.Duck]

CraigS., on Jul 26 2009, 03:45 PM, said:

I can't understand why the power ring would be marked for anything between 1 and 4 if it is completely blury ???????
sounds like there is a problem with the scope or it should not be marked with anything but 1 and 4.

I think Dustin is modeling an IOR other than the Pitbull. That may be why its marked with other settings.

Chuck -
Is the reticle daylight visible?

This post has been edited by U.Duck: 26 July 2009 - 08:38 PM

[Charles Bond]

U.Duck, on Jul 26 2009, 11:37 PM, said:

CraigS., on Jul 26 2009, 03:45 PM, said:

I can't understand why the power ring would be marked for anything between 1 and 4 if it is completely blury ???????
sounds like there is a problem with the scope or it should not be marked with anything but 1 and 4.

I think Dustin is modeling an IOR other than the Pitbull. That may be why its marked with other settings.

Chuck -
Is the reticle daylight visible?

The scope that Dustin shows is indeed a different model. The point of Dustin's post was to show how easily someone could mount an adjustment lever.

To answer your question Chuck, I have not played with this specific model of optic but I have used the reticle which is shown on the website to be used on this model and the reticle is very daylight visible.

Dustin: Want to share with us the name of your gunsmith who made the lever for you?

This post has been edited by Charles Bond: 27 July 2009 - 04:12 AM

[Charles Bond]

U.Duck, on Jul 26 2009, 11:37 PM, said:

CraigS., on Jul 26 2009, 03:45 PM, said:

I can't understand why the power ring would be marked for anything between 1 and 4 if it is completely blury ???????
sounds like there is a problem with the scope or it should not be marked with anything but 1 and 4.

I think Dustin is modeling an IOR other than the Pitbull. That may be why its marked with other settings.

Chuck -
Is the reticle daylight visible?

The scope that Dustin shows is indeed a different model. The point of Dustin's post was to show how easily someone could mount an adjustment lever.

To answer your question Chuck, I have not played with this specific model of optic but I have used the reticle which is shown on the website to be used on this model and the reticle is very daylight visible.

[Dustin Lohof]

The scope I have is IOR 1.5 -8x25 but the nearly useless power ring looks very similar to the pitbull. Chris at Acu-Arms in Missoula Mt. (406-728-4131) did this for me, but any gunsmith should be able to make this simple part and install it. I'm sure Chris would make the lever and ship it anywhere with instructions. I don't think this lever mounting system would work for every scope. I chose to go this route because the IOR power ring is so thick.

Dusty

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Any actual reticle pics? at 1x how does it look at full illumination in bright sun?

[U.Duck]

IOR Pitbull Reticle Photos

1x Illuminated

1x

This post has been edited by U.Duck: 30 July 2009 - 10:06 PM

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Cool, thanks U.duck.

How are you liking the scope? Is the scope FFP, (Or is the reticle ranginf correct at 1x and 4x? (not that big of an issue).

How does it do out in harsh AX sun light? What else did you consider buying and how do you think it compares?

Thanks!