School me on optics for PRS-style long range

[CS1983]

I'd also suggest if you hit on one you like, and if it's a company w/ a transferrable warranty/rockstar lifetime style, just buy a used one from SH. Guys on there go through scopes like crazy and some good deals can be had if one checks the For Sale section frequently.

[Fentonite]

...I've owned: US Optics, Vortex Razor (1 and 2 Gen), IOR (just don't), Burris, Bushnell, Nightforce, etc. I've had friends who have gone through the range of high end (higher level Leupy, S&B, Hensoldt, etc.). In the end, for me, the only thing that mattered was the reticle...

Why the hate for IOR? I have one, 2.5-10 FFP mounted on a Larue, and like it. It?s been rock solid, tracks perfectly, and I like the reticle. Granted, it?s not in the same realm as my S&B, but when I was paring down, I chose to get rid of my US Optics before the IOR (granted, for more $ than the IOR would?ve brought). I?ve heard that their service dept is a pain to deal with, but I haven?t needed them. What do I need to know?

[CS1983]

They might have gotten better but their QC/QA was awful for a while and their 3-18 was very hit or miss. There’s better options. I wouldn’t turn one down but I doubt I’d buy one unless there was a compelling reason. In general, they don’t offer a competitive price point in my opinion.

[C Ward]

Forgot about that one , had a 1-4 , 15 ish years ago . The lenses had a colored tinge to it which wasn't horrible but it had issues holding 0 .

The 3-18 they released 8 - 10 years ago was a total shit show with the internals in the erector shedding teeth when dialing elevation .

There is other stuff out there in the same price range without tempting fate . Seen 8 or 10 IORs take a shit over the years at SRM .

[Fentonite]

Here’s hoping I got their only good one!

[CS1983]

Forgot about that one , had a 1-4 , 15 ish years ago . The lenses had a colored tinge to it which wasn't horrible but it had issues holding 0 .

The 3-18 they released 8 - 10 years ago was a total shit show with the internals in the erector shedding teeth when dialing elevation .

There is other stuff out there in the same price range without tempting fate . Seen 8 or 10 IORs take a shit over the years at SRM .

Yep. Craig Monroe and I both had the 3-18. We drove down to Raton and were doing a quick zero check before the match. I was having issues. He was having issues. Rounds all over the place. Finally mine just goes blurry. Can’t remember if his did. Both our 3-18’s ate it at the same time. So we basically drove to NM for nothing. Lol. IOR replaced them but I sold my replacement NIB and figured I’d just stay away. There were at least a few guys on SH that reported the same.

[Fentonite]

Looks like I’m gonna start looking for a replacement, just so you guys don’t get to say you told me so. Maybe.

[CS1983]

If it works and you like it, I don’t see the need.

[Fentonite]

I’ll probably at least put it through a torture test, give it a chance to take a crap if it gonna. And I like looking for new toys...

[Justin]

In looking at scopes, I'm leaning towards the Burris XTR II. Either the 5-20x or 5-25x. Any thoughts on if the prices are expected to come down now that Burris is releasing the XTR III?