IOR Valdada 2-16x42 FFP - A Unique Approach

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This one has been a LONG time coming. As a result of that however, I have a lot of experience with it. Overall it tries a bit to hard to do a bit to much. As a result it is a bloated MPVO that can be a bit awkward to use. There are lighter, more competent, and less expensive options out there. Albeit optics that dont have the wide magnification range this thing offers. I wanted to love it, but its not quite there...
00:00 - Brief History
01:00 - Reticle Overview
02:45 - Turret Twistin'
03:28 - Tracking Test
06:38 - Rooftop Day
12:20 - Rooftop Dusk
13:19 - Smallbore
15:45 - Eyebox
16:44 - Largebore & Final thoughts
19:46 - Comparisons
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@josiahb55 2 жыл бұрын

That's way to heavy and expensive, thanks for the repew. Btw, shorter videos I don't believe is what people want, your doing us all a favor of letting us experience these optics before purchasing. This is an incredible asset to the consumer and your one of the only ones doing it right. Thank you and don't change a thing.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the words of encouragement!

@shaolinwarriormark Жыл бұрын

@@CDOES would you say this is better than swampfox 2-12 kentucky long?

@shaolinwarriormark Жыл бұрын

Agreed, l9nger in depth reviews with labeled chapters rock. You do it, dark lord dies it,tiborous rec, 704tactical, nutnfancy,etc And all you guys are sought after specifically like a treasure thats hidden! And we appreciate your time, filming, calculating facts, performances,etc.. Thas personal time out of your life!

@mackluster4714 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think these reviews are too long, they are very thorough!

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate. I try my best!

@othernamesweretaken1871 Жыл бұрын

Please keep the longer reviews. These are unmatched in quality and depth. I'm binging the channel.

@CDOES Жыл бұрын

Much obliged mate! I will

@thomasosborne2905 2 жыл бұрын

Bizarre. Diopter. Turrets. Reticle. Eyebox. All of it is just bizarre. Great review as always 👏🏻

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a great way to sum it up

@kenmarsh Жыл бұрын

I have the Valdada Recon G2 and absolutely love it! Thanks for the great review!

@Theflyestfisherman 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with making the videos the same length or a little longer honestly. People like being able to see as much of the product as possible before purchase

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Dont tease me with a good time!

@EpikArms Жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm currently working g on the ior TX Raider 3.25x56

@JustDataReviews Жыл бұрын

I dunno who would complain about these videos being too long. If I’m trying to buy an optic this is invaluable. Your effort is appreciated.

@kenh6096 3 ай бұрын

I love European glass. The contrast and clarity is unbelievable and the IOR are a great example of this. Here in Europe we are lucky that these Europe glass is relatively more competitively priced than the US. I am a little surprised with the play in your tracking. I don't have the Breaker though know a few that have and shoot competitively with them. IOR are comparatively popular here in Europe and their models are often seen in high end target events, everything from air gun bench rest to field target to ultra long range fifty calibre so the brand is generally considered to be a very consistent.

@borkwoof696 2 жыл бұрын

Besides being bizarre, QC on IOR Valdada scopes and the company‘s customer support just doesn’t seem to be up there for the price.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

They are about twice the price that they should be

@borkwoof696 2 жыл бұрын

@@CDOES fax

@91F2Z Жыл бұрын

Truth ! I've got 4 IOR scopes, fantastic glass, but....

@bghiggy 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you are going to review the Athlon helos 2-12x44? I'm ditching my strike eagle for it soon

@kacasio1 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a comparison between the Athlon swampfox, PA GLX, and the credo!

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Its on my short list for a purchase

@kacasio1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CDOES nice 👍

@johncrenshaw1383 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Meopta Optika6 is way over looked and one of the best bang for the buck optics you can buy. I have the 3-18X50 FFP BDC reticle on a Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range 6.8Weatern. The reticle is a great size below 10 power but 12 and above its bigger than I prefer. But over all an awesome optic!

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been using my O6 more and more lately. The MRAD 1 reticle is SO good at lower mag it isnt even funny.

@shaolinwarriormark Жыл бұрын

Im still debating on optika6 for my ar Still saving up.

@johncrenshaw1383 Жыл бұрын

@@shaolinwarriormark you won’t regret it

@johngoodwin2768 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome video, but you didn't mention the secondary zero and how to use it. Do you have any idea where one can find directions on how to use it? Cheers

@josevelez7539 7 ай бұрын

Ever done a side by side comparison between the Valdada Recon Gen2 4.8x30x56 in 40 mm tube and the Vortex 4.5x27x56 in 36 mm tube? Seems like the 40mm tube has the advantage in turret rise to 150 MOA but don’t know if that’s where the advantages end. Thanks

@whooper3336 Жыл бұрын

So if you are selling it how much do you want for the 2-16x42 Ior scope?

@lawyerup1time785 2 жыл бұрын

I had looked at their 1-10 but 2500 when the primary arms platinum 1-8 is so good I couldn’t do it. Can’t believe how mediocre as hell this things was. Thanks so much.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help show this off to the world

@ryaniam22 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. First I have to say the optics in this look phenomenal from what I can see. Constrast, resolution, FOV and AFOV look great. I wonder if the eyebox is tight even when backed down to something like 6 power? I'd find that hard to believe with a 42 mm objective vs lpvos at 6x with a 24-28mm objective. If that's the case it's kind of a poorly executed design. It should be way better than an lpvo in that regard Also, if you get a chance please do a review of a meopta 1.7-10x42 or 2-16 or a zeiss victory 1.8-14×50. Maybe someone can send you one. As far as mpvos (or all around hunting scopes) they seem almost perfect and not outrageously heavy

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Optically it isnt bad, but you have to be so perfect behind it to get the full potential out of it. I really need to get my hands on more Meopta's because I have high hopes after the O6

@pinoedino 2 ай бұрын

will you ever test the IOR invictus 10-60x56?

@alexanderm8880 2 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on a 3-9x instead of a 2-10x for an SPR? Would the 3-9x be easier to produce or lighter? A 1x difference on either side seems like it wouldn't be a deal breaker given the new popularity of offset red dots

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

I think a 3-9 wouldnt be bad at all! Aslong as itll fit in your usage properly

@PastaLaVista. 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video with the camera at 1x, and comparing various magnifications at whatever ranges you have available? I can’t decide what level of mag I should get and no one has good videos about things like how much mag you need to ID a target at 3-500. Or if they try to show it, their camera is so zoomed in that you don’t actually get an genuine image of the reticle and mag at range. I’d love to see a 3x vs 5x specifically but any comparison would be great

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Ill try to incorporate more of that

@MyLonewolf25 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance on review of the primary arms 3-18 as a mpvo?

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Deffinitely hope to soon!

@Venom2U 2 жыл бұрын

C, I'm rather surprised you didn't throw the Kentucky Long in there for comparison. Was there a specific reason you didn't?

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Brutal honesty. I flat out forgot. 🤦‍♂️

@Venom2U 2 жыл бұрын

@@CDOES LOL You're getting old. LMAO So am I, so I shouldn't say anything

@Bursar60 2 жыл бұрын

Tldr :p what's your current favorite mid to highish end circa 2.5-10 or so. Think i agree with some folks that i don't like 1-8 lvpos and would rather go dedicated intermediate range optic.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

The best is probably the NF option. Unfortunately I dont have hands on experience with them. All of the offerings in the lower price range all have their own little quirks that some people might not like vs the competitors.

@Bursar60 2 жыл бұрын

@@CDOES I think I types this before watching your swampfox one, that was pretty glowing for most part. Might be my option as a non serious long range shooter, I'm bizzarly stingy/loose w/ my money. 6k on a Nox35 but want to spend a good bit under 1k for a moderate range scope going on something I dont think I'll pretend to fight with even if we all kinda mind larp the possibility.

@Aaron-mn2ro 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered reviewing the TS-6X SFP?

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

I'll consider anything I can get my hands on

@theunofficialresults231 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1-4 by them, fisheye is terrible at 1x, when I called and questioned them about it, they said it was "normal", I will never buy anything of theirs again. Not sure they make the model I have anymore. This is one optic I wouldn't mind risking in the mail if you wanted to review it, but doesn't make alot of sense if it is discontinued.

@mrs.vasquezz 2 жыл бұрын

Its normal 1x isnt real

@theunofficialresults231 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrs.vasquezz I'm not speaking of the real normal of 1x, this is abnormal fisheye that doesn't clear up until 1.5x. I don't have great vision and I can tell the difference. The Steiner P 1-4 I have is light years ahead of the IOR.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I not surprised.... I honestly wouldnt mind checking that out. But sadly my queue is incredibly backed up

@theunofficialresults231 2 жыл бұрын

@@CDOES No problem. If the world is still together in the next year or when you clear a schedule. The glass is great, at least to my eyes.

@SkinnySkinch 2 жыл бұрын

Glass honestly ain't half bad. Unique optic for sure but I didn't love it either.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree

@southpaw1519 Жыл бұрын

Dude did his very best Doug demure impression

@CDOES Жыл бұрын

I tried my best on that one!

@southpaw1519 Жыл бұрын

@@CDOES that’s why we love you

@chrisgs8727 Ай бұрын

I met ior in 2001, their products were good and their factory price mostly not exceed 600usd * (cheaper than meopta with better tactical line). What happened that they are sooooo expensive today? Was it bought by some Western investment group?

@PitFitHuntFan 2 жыл бұрын

If I had the money, I’d buy this but since I don’t there are a lot of options with the same benefits which won’t break the bank. Still though if money is no object I would love to own an ior or March scope.😁

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

I think March would be the way to go between those 2 options lol

@kenmarsh Жыл бұрын

If it was 25 oz versus 35 Oz, you would certainly notice a difference in the quality of the glass on the inside. It is heavy because it is made with exceptional glass! Just my two cents.

@kuntekinte6246 Жыл бұрын

Caught the Doug saying.

@alexlee2952 2 жыл бұрын

I have no interest in this optic but I love your channel so I'm going to contribute a view & upvote

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Much obliged, internet friend!

@mattberry4457 2 жыл бұрын

haha doug impression. when valdada were first imported they were quite reasonable. 300-700 dollars. not so much any more.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Yeah the price is ASTONISHING!

@1.forestrunner 2 жыл бұрын

Stop looking at the clock and don't worry about the time...I watched it to the end.

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

thank you kindly

@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын

I made a mistake speaking for the O6. It is a 50mm objective.

@outboardprsnlstndup 2 жыл бұрын

How do you go about selling your optics? As in do you only do local? What would be best way to get in touch with you if we wanted to buy something you’re selling?

@CDOES Жыл бұрын

@@outboardprsnlstndup Sorry I missed this mate. I sometimes sell on Reddit. But I post all of my optics for sale frist on my Patreon and Subscribestar first.