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IOR Tactical rifle scopes description

IOR is a Romanian based company, that produces optics already for over 80 years, but important progress was made in the 70s last century with a modernization of production processes. At this modernization also other major optical companies in the east block were included, especially the Carl Zeiss Jena. The product quality is still amazing today and in the last decade, they can comment on many solutions offered to the market as the first one. Among them is the scope with a magnification range of 6x between the lowest and highest ones, the accordance of reticle substations and turret movement in milliradians, etc.

The IOR company also continuously sets standards in optical performance, and this company makes both, tactical and hunting rifle scopes, and many other military types of equipment such as night vision devices, thermal imaging devices and so on. All products from this company are built to withstand the harshest abuse and are shockproof for even the biggest magnum calibers like the .50 BMG. Rifle scopes IOR Tactical has well established their presence in the U.S. market in the last decade, because of a good ratio between the quality and price. This is also the reason why their rifle scopes are an excellent purchase.

IOR tactical rifle scopes are built for any tactical or military situation, should this be for CQB, close range, medium range or extreme long range target shooting. In all these rifle scopes they build only the best glass inside, made from the German manufacturer SCHOTT AG. These lenses are fully multi-coated with many layers for best possible image sharpness, contrast and to maximize the light transmission through the scope.

The housing of the IOR Tactical rifle scopes is made from a single piece aluminum to withstand any abuse done to this rifle scope, and on almost all scopes the turrets are exposed tactical for quick elevation or windage adjustment. Newer models come also with lockable tactical turrets for the elevation. The turrets on some IOR tactical rifle scopes have a patented feature, calling the secondary zero. This is a very nice feature if you shoot with 2 different ammunition types and that's why the zero isn't always in the same place, you just turn the turret to the secondary zero adjustment. The turrets are either MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA and are always matched to the reticle. Also BDC rings can be ordered for different calibers or trajectories.

Most rifle scopes from this series have a reticle illumination with 11 intensity settings or even a digital adjustable illumination control unit, but some fixed power models are also non-illuminated. The reticles are first focal plane (reticle size changes with magnification) or second focal plane (reticle size doesn't change with magnification) depending on the model.

IOR also sets new standards with their 4-28x50 model, they were the first company that made rifle scopes with the main tube diameter of 40 mm. With this tube diameter, they achieved a bigger elevation range, more light transmission, and a great image quality. What's also new was the parallax ring, that isn't located on the objective or in the middle where elevation and windage turrets are, but in front where the objective diameter rises from 40mm to 50mm.

In the last years, IOR started the program LUTAZ, where super-zoom rifle scopes are designed and produced. Their first model was the powerful 8 times zoom factor scope, 3-25x50 LUTAZ. This is also the first rifle scope from IOR that has exposed tactical lockable turrets.

All rifle scopes from this series are O-ring sealed to be waterproof and are nitrogen filled so they didn't fog internally in cold environment.

IOR Tactical rifle scopes features

Reliable mechanics in one-piece housing (shockproof even for the most powerful calibers)
Waterproof and dry nitrogen purged for fog proof use at low temperatures
Multi-coated lenses for image brightness and contrast
Adjustable parallax turret
Fixed parallax (at 100 meters)
First focal plane reticles (reticle size change with magnification)
Second focal plane reticles (reticle size doesn't change with zoom)
Big elevation range (some models)
Variable magnification
Fixed magnification (3x25 roof prism scope)
Non-illuminated reticles +(some models)
Nighttime illumination (11 brightness settings or a digital brightness control unit)
30 years warranty

IOR Tactical rifle scopes configurations

Mounting of IOR Tactical rifle scopes

The IOR Tactical rifle scopes come in all varieties of tube diameters, such as 30mm, 35mm, and even 40mm, so a suitable mount should be purchased.

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What is considered a long distance shooting?

Today, shooting at a distance beyond 800 m is considered long range shooting. 20 years ago, hitting a target 1000 m away was deemed an achievement but this is no longer the case – much has changed. In the present, shooting at a target 2000 m away or farther is almost a norm in competitive shooting, and competitions like King of 2 Miles are expeditiously gaining in popularity. Over years, the shooting equipment has received many upgrades. Today, you can achieve a consistent accuracy with a long range rifle scope chambered in .338 LM or similar at a distance of 2 km, which is incredible.
Schmidt & Bender 3–12x50 PM II scope was one of the first riflescopes designed for this purpose. Soon, other manufacturers followed, introducing their own versions. Gradually, features such as an adjustable parallax and turn indicator were added. A modern long-range tactical rifle scope is packed with features that allow the user to shoot at a considerable distance.

Today, there are more than 10 renowned manufacturers of long-range tactical riflescopes.

King of 2 Miles (France) - long distance shooting

The King of 2 Miles competition (France) - Long distance shooting

General features of long range tactical scopes

Long range scope boasts either a MIL/MIL or MOA/MOA configuration, even though many professional shooters prefer the MIL/MIL variant because it is much easier/natural to calculate the number of clicks. MOA/MOA is usually preferred by American shooters. A long-range scope is equipped with an FFP reticle and a tube that measures at least 34 mm in diameter (34 mm, 36 mm, and 40 mm are the most common). The tube is bigger because a larger elevation range than usual is needed for long-range shooting. The maximum magnification is at least 16x, often beyond 20x. The most common value for the lens diameter is 50 mm, but it isn't rare for manufacturers to offer even bigger lens diameters on their long range scope. The turrets are of the tactical type, uncapped and robust. Most elevation turrets found on these tactical riflescopes are multi-turn. On some premium long range rifle scopes, a double-turn elevation turret is used. Zero Stop is a common feature.

A tactical turret on a Zero Compromise Optic 5-27x56 rifle scope

A tactical turret on a Zero Compromise Optic 5-27x56 rifle scope for long range shooting

Overall features of tactical turrets on a scope

As MIL/MIL tends to be the most popular configuration, these turrets often feature 0.1 MRAD clicks. Zero Stop and the locking function are common characteristics. A single-turn configuration does not grant the user a big enough elevation range, so double-turn and multi-turn turrets are much more common. Travel per rotation is also an important piece of information – 10 clicks in a single turn, for example, make it much easier to quickly dial in the number of clicks needed to land the shot. There are various turn indicators on the market. Here, we list some of the most common:

• A nonmechanical turn indicator in the form of lines underneath the turret – this option is the most common but the most annoying to use since it is difficult to tell in which turn you are (the lines are usually quite close together);
• A mechanical, intangible turn indicator – in some turrets, a color or a number change signifies the transition into another turn. Such indicators can be found on certain S & B scopes and Minox rifle scopes.
• A mechanical, tangible turn indicator – typically, a pin indicates the turn the turret is in; we can either look at it or feel it to find out in which turn we are. It can be found on some S & B scopes, Kahles scopes, and Vortex rifle scopes.

Some Schmidt & Bender and Premier Reticle riflescopes feature a unique feature called MTC (More Tactile Clicks) – each 10th click is more tactile, giving the user an option to dial in the needed number of clicks without having to look at the turret.

Tactical reticle for long range shooting

A tactical reticle is always in the first focal plane (FFP) – the reticle subtensions do not change with magnification, which means that such a reticle can be used for distance estimation and bullet drop correction at any magnification setting. In the past, the Mil-Dot reticle was commonly used but is now obsolete. Long-range tactical shooters tend to go for reticle in the shape of a Christmas tree. 'Horus' was one of the first reticles of this kind. Even though reticle illumination is not a must-have, it is most certainly a nice addition. The reticle is matched with the turret clicks, making the rifle scope either an MOA/MOA or MIL/MIL version. One of the modern trends is to have the windage turret capped – many modern riflescopes are designed in this manner. It is especially important that a click of the turret moves the point of impact exactly as listed, at precise intervals. In other words, the rifle scope must track well. Great tracking is one of the key features of an accurate rifle scope. Manufacturing a tactical rifle scope with a good tracking mechanism is not simple, which is why tactical rifle scopes with such a system generally carry a high price tag.

Horus H591 (Burris Optics)

Tube diameter of a scope and mounting of long-range tactical riflescopes

A big elevation range is needed to make a successful long-range shot because of the bullet drop. The bigger the tube, the more elevation range can be implemented into a tactical rifle scope for long-distance shooting – that's a general rule. For this reason, tube diameter of 34 mm is the industry standard in this category. There are some exceptions, though:

• 35 mm – Leupold rifle scope, Vortex rifle scope, IOR rifle scope;
• 36 mm – Hensoldt rifle scopes, ZCO riflescopes;
• 40 mm – IOR rifle scopes, Sightron riflescopes.

For mounting, a high-quality aluminum monoblock mount is the most popular option. Most often, it is mounted on a Picatinny rail. Having an inclined mount (20–40 MOA) can greatly aid in long-range shooting. Spuhr, ERA-TAC, and Tier-One are the most renowned mount manufacturers in this category.

Importance of optical quality in long range scopes

Magnification on long range scope

We cannot shoot at a target far away without proper magnification. If magnification is higher than 20x, the optical quality plays a major role. Only a quality image will provide the user with enough details to take the shot. The field of view also plays a major role. Even though this type of shooting mostly takes place during the daytime, it can be prolonged into the evening, which is why the rifle scope's low light performance should not be overlooked.

Kahles Scope K624i 6-24x56

Kahles K624i 6-24x56 Long range Riflescope for tactical shooting

Extended range riflescopes

A few years ago, March launched a Genesis tactical rifle scope with a huge amount of elevation. Even though it is an excellent long-range tactical shooting rifle scope with some of the above-mentioned characteristics, Genesis is not a typical tactical rifle scope.
For extreme long-range shooting, many users combine their tactical rifle scopes with equipment such as Charlie Tarac or Nightforce Wedge Prism.

Nightforce Rifle Scope Wedge Prism

Nightforce Rifle Scope Wedge Prism - long range scope

Best long range rifle scopes

More and more long range scopes of this type are emerging on the market with every passing year. The best among them are produced by manufacturers (or individuals) with many years of expertise in this field:

• Hensoldt scopes
• Zero Compromise Optic scopes
• Leupold scopes
• Schmidt & Bender scopes
• Kahles scopes
• Steiner scopes
• Nightforce scopes
• Vortex scopes
• US Optics scopes

Most best high-quality long-range tactical rifle scopes are produced in the US, Europe, and Japan.

A short presentation of long distance scopes is available here

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IOR Tactical Rifle Scopes.

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IOR Tactical rifle scopes description

IOR Tactical rifle scopes features

IOR Tactical rifle scopes configurations

Mounting of IOR Tactical rifle scopes

IOR Tactical 6-24x56 IL (Mil/Mil)

IOR Crusader 2.0 5-40x56 FFP

IOR 3-25x50 Lutaz IL

IOR Tactical 6-24x56 IL (MOA)

IOR Spyder 9-36x44 SFP

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What is considered a long distance shooting?

General features of long range tactical scopes

Overall features of tactical turrets on a scope

Tactical reticle for long range shooting

Tube diameter of a scope and mounting of long-range tactical riflescopes

Importance of optical quality in long range scopes

Magnification on long range scope

Extended range riflescopes

Best long range rifle scopes

A short presentation of long distance scopes is available here

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IOR Tactical Rifle Scopes.

VIDEO

IOR Tactical rifle scopes description

IOR Tactical rifle scopes features

IOR Tactical rifle scopes configurations

Mounting of IOR Tactical rifle scopes

VIDEO

What is considered a long distance shooting?

General features of long range tactical scopes

Overall features of tactical turrets on a scope

Tactical reticle for long range shooting

Tube diameter of a scope and mounting of long-range tactical riflescopes

Importance of optical quality in long range scopes

Magnification on long range scope

Extended range riflescopes

Best long range rifle scopes

A short presentation of long distance scopes is available here

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