Anyone use Tasco scopes?

[Stevie-Ray]

I have only one Tasco scope, bought for my Ruger Redhawk. Right. Recoil destroyed it in about 20 shots. Sent it back to Tasco who promptly replaced it, but the experience was still looming. General opinion was that they were all like that. (You get what you pay for) Bought a Burris silver 2X for the Redhawk and no more problems as Burris is quite tough. It was the early 80s. The new Tasco hasn't been used yet, but there is plans to top my old Ruger Mark I with it someday. Tasco's optics are quite bright and clear, but I wouldn't trust them for more than a .22 for durability. Maybe they're better now?

 

[Oohrah]

Own several in fixed power and varible with good results.
I perfer the varibles with the AO, adjustable focus front
lens type.

 

[rangerruck]

I use the tasco varmints in 6.24.42 , I have 3 of them. i also like them, the small 3.9.32 scopes, to put on my smaller hunting, beater type 22 rifles, because they are small , light, and don't overwhelm the size of the 22.
the scopes called Super Sniper , are made by Tasco, and have gotten a Navy contract, so they have to be much better than they used to be.
the small ones that i mentioned above, can be had at Academy, or other big box stores, in the hard plastic package, with glasses and ear muffs, all for about 35 bucks. Now the small ones will have a bit of Parralax, but for a small hunting rig, for mosty 75 yards and in, it is not enough to fret about.
i love the varmint series scopes, and they have taken 308 recoil, and have never lost zero on any of my rigs. These are going to be more near the 100 dollar range. The super sniper will be more like 300 to 400 bucks.

 

[rangerruck]

oh yeah, if you find an old one at a gunshow, that is made in japan, with the high gloss outside tube, you should jump on that one. I picked up one, with the rangefinding, power magnifier,and also the complete set of compensator verticle drop rings, for rounds going from 22 lr, up to super mag and Wetherby cartridges, for 100 bucks!!! Awesome!!!.

 

[Barr]

I have a Tasco 4-16x50mm on a 270 Win and it has done just fine. I just do not like that it mounts so high off the stock.

 

[birdbustr]

Apparently with the Super Sniper Tasco has finally redeemed itself. As a matter of fact I think both Tasco and Bushnell have come full circle from the 80's when I tried them and found out that they were junk on my .22.

I still have a bad taste in my mouth about Tasco and Bushnell. I guess I hold a grudge. I'd rather spend more on anything else. To those that love them. More power to you.

 

[rob4570]

shot one for years on a marlin 1895 45/70, finally kicked the crosshairs out but tasco repaired it and i still use it on a smaller rifle

 

[flatdog]

I have a Tasco TS 8x32x44mm scope that was made in JAPAN. It is an excellent much sought after scope on the used scope market. If you find one it's a gem.

The problem is they let quality control go out the window in later years and earned the "Trasco" title. Most people today are not aware they ever made quality scopes.

 

[Bottom Gun]

I have owned a few Tascos which came on rifles I've bought used. I can't say that any of them were what I would call a good scope.
The ones I owned had poor quality optics and very shallow depth of field.

The inexpensive Bushnell scopes I have owned were much better than the Tasco scopes.

If I was going to buy an inexpensive scope, I would look at the Bushnells.

 

[Kimber1911_06238]

the optical clarity isn't on par with a good quality european scope, but they have their purpose. For a cheap scope, they do the trick

 

[greyling22]

I like them fine, just bought my second one today at the cabelas in austin. they has the 3x9x40 world class in the case for $34.99. (their bad on the price mistake, I shoulda bought 2) you can get a much nicer scope for $350, but it's not 10 times as good. I figure tasco scopes are like off brand frosted mini wheats. not as good as the real thing, but if you are happy with them they are a terrific value.