Anyone use Tasco scopes?

[tnieto2004]

Are they decent for the price? I don't have a lot of extra $$ to spend and I need a scope pretty quickly.. Anyone have major problems with them?

[the lone gunman]

For my money, I like them , Never had any troubles.

[BridgeWalker]

Haven't had mine long, only taken it out once. It was fine. Came with the rifle and I figured I'd give it a shot before taking it off. I like it, and it's staying for a while.

[foghornl]

Some folks call them "Trash-co". Tasco has had some spotty QC issues over the years, but seem to be performing OK now.

I have 4x32 Tascos on both of my .22LR rifles, and 3-9x40 Tasco on my .30-30 (I know, I know...ya shouldn't scope a lever gun...). They work well for me at a reasonable price point. My first scoped rifle was my Nylon 66. I put a 2-7x21 variable on the Nylon after I lost the screws for the front sight. Long story about nothin', took the front sight off after getting dunked in the drink and didn't torque them down enough.

From what I have heard, the Tasco "World Class" series scopes are a bit better than their other versions.

[Smitty in CT]

The "Mossberg" scope that came on my .270 is basically a Tasco World Class (DWC39X40N) 3x9x40 with the Mossberg name stenciled on it. It isn't a "bad" scope, but, it isn't high quality either.

The only "problem" I had was that it took a while for the scope to "settle", I had to shoot probably two boxes of ammo before it would hold zero every time. Also, if you shoot in early morning where you will have low-light conditions, you might want to save a little more or look for a "good" used scope. They are worth the $45 - 50 extra that they charge but I wouldn't pay much more than that....

[dfaugh]

I've owned several, starting in 1973, and never had a problem with any of them.

Yes, they aren't as good as (much)higher priced models, but they've always done the job for me, and at a reasonable price, too.

[Nathanael_Greene]

I've got an older, Taiwan-made Tasco World Class 2-7x32 that I've been trying to sell for a while; it's $40 shipped.

Here's a photo.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=62302&d=1186971274

[bamabluesman]

All depends on what you are gonna use it for. Tasco is OK but for the same price Barska is much better glass. I have several of their Varmint scopes and love them.

[greyling22]

I've got a world class 3x9x40 that I have not had for very long, but seems fine to me. My uncle scopes a lot of his rifles with tasco and simmons and they all work. nothing has come apart, though nothing kicks harder than a 257roberts.
I'm not an expert at all, but from what I have seen if you spend 4 times as much on a scope you do not get a scope 4 times as good. better, but not 4x better. though many people who know a lot more about it than I will disagree.

[2TransAms]

I had a $20 2x Tasco on an old Marlin .22 when I was a kid. It did ok,but it never saw hard use. It was for plinkin' in the country.

[Taurus44]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that Tasco makes the Super Sniper scopes that everyone seems to rave about... And aren't they (Tasco) a division of Bushnell?

[BobMcG]

Years ago I had issues with a couple of TASCO scopes. One was a 3-9x40 wide-view. The supposed "wide-view" feature of it seemed more like a fake wide-view picture than anything. It's capability to make use of dawn and dusk light was quite poor. At the same time I had a Weaver wide-view scope and a Redfield that I really liked and the TASCO paled in comparison. Another one I had during the same time period was a 4x32. This scope managed to have it's reticle shoot loose so that it was changing it's position (around the clock) each time the rifle was fired. (These were purchased new.)

Right now I have two of the "newer" specimens. One came new (4x32) in the deal with a new Gibbs .308 Jungle Carbine but sees very little use and only at the range. It works fine for that. The other is also new (3-9x40 Silver Antler) and was thrown in the deal on a used rifle I purchased. I used it briefly and then swapped it out for a 4-12x44 AO Simmons I already had. I just wasn't impressed with the way the TASCO was working under poor light conditions.

For the money I've found the Leupold VX-II scopes are very nice. I've a pair of them on two of my favorite BG rifles. Not inexpensive scopes but far from expensive, they have clear optics and work quite well under poor light conditions.

[MJ]

I have a few World Class and an SSN for sports and tagets.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/bkt099.jpg

This one uses 180g pig control softpoints.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/bkt032.jpg

They have given good service. I also had a great pair of 7X50 marine binos that where great till Alaska Air destroyed, miss them alot.

Cheers
MJ

[KI.W.]

It is for T/C Contender carbine .223 Rem. already 14 years. No problem.

[Limeyfellow]

The older Tascos from the 60s and 70s are awesome scopes. They have top class Japanese optics normally. In the mid 80s they went to being produced in China and some of the optics are a bit hit and miss with quality. A good one is well worth the money.

[Essex County]

I've had poor experience with Tascos on rifles I've bought. If it's a funding issue I tend to step up to the Weaver K series. Never a problem. Essex

[Grant48]

You cant expect much for $25 at Walmart...

If you keep that in mind, you wont be disappointed!

[CWL]

The reticle shook loose on one I had for a .308 rifle, maybe 50 rounds of recoil total. It was a 1990's pre-bankruptcy model and the new Tasco wouldn't warranty it.

[glimmerman]

I have a world class 6-24x40 AO varmint that i bought back in the late seventies that has awsome optics on it. It now sits atop my Rem700 VSF in .223 that holds a sub 1/2" group all day with factory rem 55gr. elcheapo ammo. With my reloads it punches 1 ragged hole in the paper all day.

[MAX100]

The Super Sniper was made by Hakko for Tasco. Now SWFA has bought the rights and are having someone make the SS for them. They will not say who makes the scope for them. That seems a little strange. What are they afraid of. I bet they have no more than $100 in each scope and they are selling them for $300. If anyone knows who makes the SS for SWFA please post it.

Many of the Tasco scopes are good general purpose scopes. There varmint scope are pretty good scopes.

The upper end Simmons Master Series scopes are very good scopes.



GC

[QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW]

i use the 4X32 on my marlin mod 60 .22LR, been great for plinking or getting rid of prairie dogs at a some decent yardage.

[greg531mi]

Bushnell?
Yes, they did buy Tasco.....and I bought the World Class, don't buy the cheaper ones, but I bought 3x9 WC for $39.95 with a $10 rebate, a year ago, and think they are good values for the money....
Bushnell upgraded the glass, after they bought it, and think they moved it from the Philippenes to China....
The best way to shop for scopes, is to go to your local store, and compare them, side by side, and see the differance....

[mpmarty]

I've got a 1.5 X 6 X 44 Tasco Euro-Class 30mm tube scope that I've had for over twenty years. It fell out of the rack in my ramcharger rear side window and the 7mm Mag rifle landed on it and bent the front end quite badly fifteen years ago. I sent it to Tasco and they sent me a "new" scope which I still use. It has been on my Marlin 45/70 1895 rifle shooting very hot handloads and on my Weatherby 7mm Mag where it still performs very well. Great in low light conditions and it will shoot a perfect "box" in testing the windage and elevation adjustments.

[Zeke Menuar]

Yep. I have a journeyman Trashco 3x9x40 World Class that I use as a back up or when I need a scope in a hurry. It's done time on:
270
300 WBY
45/70
300 Savage
17HMR
With good results. Never fogs and holds zero.

Another good $75 scope.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/ZekeMenuar1/17HMR.jpg

ZM

[jpwilly]

Tasco Scopes are good scopes for the money as are many "cheap" scopes. Depends what you want from one. If it holds zero it will make a good scope for hunting or plinking. If your a target shooter you need a scope that tracks well too and offers repeatable adjustments. If you drag your rifle in a bag behind you you need it all and probably couldn't spend enough.

[Stevie-Ray]

I have only one Tasco scope, bought for my Ruger Redhawk. Right.:rolleyes: 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.:D

[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.