Looking for a F-Class rifle

[MartinS]

Ok you two I'll split the difference and say 20x mag!! What do yer think

[ovenpaa]

The Viking shoots with a 24X 'scope, it was chosen purely for the quality of glass, I shoot with a 16X on my AI, chosen for the glass, and a 42X 'scope on my F Class rifle chosen for it's magnification and I am not impressed with it and usually run it at lower magnification. If the conditions allow it you can wind the magnification up and some people are running 60-80X magnification these days but it is not every day you can use such power.

I personally believe quality of glass is every bit as important as magnification, if not more so and I would happily put my 12X up against 'scopes four times more powerful at longer distances, the important thing is to peer through a load of different 'scopes and find one that suits your eyes, your shooting discipline/style and most importantly your budget.

[MartinS]

The Viking shoots with a 24X 'scope, it was chosen purely for the quality of glass, I shoot with a 16X on my AI, chosen for the glass, and a 42X 'scope on my F Class rifle chosen for it's magnification and I am not impressed with it and usually run it at lower magnification. If the conditions allow it you can wind the magnification up and some people are running 60-80X magnification these days but it is not every day you can use such power.

I personally believe quality of glass is every bit as important as magnification, if not more so and I would happily put my 12X up against 'scopes four times more powerful at longer distances, the important thing is to peer through a load of different 'scopes and find one that suits your eyes, your shooting discipline/style and most importantly your budget.

60 to 80x that's nuts David!!
I totally agree if it's a clear lens. I looked though the EB sniper 10x42 and was very impressed. I need to get something that isn't top dollar and also so my dad can get a few on target at 1000yds! I've been checking out the Fox scopes and Hawke 30 TAC! The scope I have on the Musgrave is 3-9mag and it's on it's limit at 600yds for me so god knows how the old man would get on! I reckon he would be fine with around 20x shooting at 1000.

[ovenpaa]

Martin,

Look for the IOR 24X, I think it is 6-24X magnification, 35mm tube, Schott glass and strong enough to club a baby seal to death with. I defy anyone to find better glass for even twice the price. The good news is they are not that fashionable so you could well get a used one at a seriously bargain price.

[MartinS]

Martin,

Look for the IOR 24X, I think it is 6-24X magnification, 35mm tube, Schott glass and strong enough to club a baby seal to death with. I defy anyone to find better glass for even twice the price. The good news is they are not that fashionable so you could well get a used one at a seriously bargain price.

What make is it David? Fox?

[ovenpaa]

IOR are made by IOR, they used to be imported by Border Barrels.

Details of the range here http://www.valdada.com/

Do not be put off by the prices, bargains can be had on second hand ones.

[MartinS]

IOR are made by IOR, they used to be imported by Border Barrels.

Details of the range here http://www.valdada.com/

Do not be put off by the prices, bargains can be had on second hand ones.

Ah that name came up when I was doing a search!

Thanks mate I'll go and have a good hunt about!

:cheers:

[Dr. Strangelove]

I'm after an IOR myself, not seen them for sale this side of the pond (apart from a 6x42 on eBay at the moment, not at all what I'm after!).

[Christel]

Nah, not so sure there are any around these days, Border Barrels stopped being the importer and I am not sure what happened with the brand in this country after they stopped selling them.

Honestly, if you are after a top quality not so much money scope then IOR is worth looking at. Underrated. Need a well built rifle to mount it on though, not one of those skinny ones.

[Dr. Strangelove]

They're for sale in various different shops in America, the only problem is that hardly anyone will ship to the UK :(
I need to find a friendly American willing to buy one for me and send it over!