Scopes....

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djj1967

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In conjunction with my other posting... I just bought a Rem 300 UM Model 700 BDL SS. My brother kept harrassing me to spend as much $ on the gun as well as a scope... but he is single and doesn't have a wife that will throw a fit.....

Anyway, I bought a Tasco MAG IV, Model# MAG416x40 (4-16X). I was surprised at how well I see the target at 250yds (compared to my .270 which has a 3x9 Redfield). I spent $100 on it, so overall I am pleased. Any thoughts on my pick are appreciated.

In addition, I am curious to know if there are scopes that have a laser range finder built in (my brother bought a laser range finder while we were at the the gun store). Thinking it would be nice to have a range finder in your scope, so you would not need to use a separate range finder first to get your distance, and then pull the gun up. If they exist, how much can I expect to spend? What are some good brands/models?

Obviously I am sticking with the scope I bought, but someday.... if its worth it.....

Thanks!
 
Wait Wait... You tell your wife when you get another gun???

I try to keep alot of gun parts and stocks lying around in my workshop so when questioned, I just mention I put another one together... I might not like it and "change it around a bit"...

All kidding aside, I imagine the .300 UM has a swift kick-- this may play hell with the scope adjustments and rings... some say the Tasco will hold up, others consider them to be nearly disposable...

As to laser range finding scopes, I think Zeiss made one, looked really boxy and high tech and cost $1300 if I remember correctly. Considered Mil-Dots yet?

I still want to get my hands on a Shepherd scope but I understand the stadia circles seem really small at long ranges and a rock steady rest is required for any practical use...

My guess is, sooner or later, you'll go Leupold and in the long run, your brother's advice is bang on correct. With scopes, you get what you pay for.
 
Whatever...

Tasco is the only scope I ever had that broke under recoil. On my .308, third shot. You could hear junk rattle around inside it.

One of two scope brands I'll never buy again! :barf:

My choices are:
1) B&L
2)Leupold
3)Swift Optics for low-price. No relation...:D

Tom
 
DeBee,
I love my Shepherd scopes ( I bought 2 now) they are not a bench rest scope but they do as avertised. I have a P-2 on my FN-FAL and a P-1 on my Savage 110 Tactical .300 WM and love them both. I have had no problems with either in the 3 years that I have had them. I have shoot the .300 WM over 500 time and the FN-FAL 4 times that. They are great scopes, try one out and you will love them.
 
I've got a Tasco World Class 3-9x50 on my Savage 10FP. I have been nothing but happy with it.

Swifter,

They've got a lifetime warranty (Tasco), so I hope you took advantage of it.
 
VariX-III

I have a Leupold VariX-III 3.5-10x40mm which has a very rudimentary rangefinder built in. All you do is bracket a deer's body width between the apex of the duplex and where the crosshairs meet and then read the number on the power ring. With that you have a rough estimation of range. The view through it is crystal clear; it is much better than my Bausch and Lomb 4-12x40mmAO IMHO.
 
Bob,

I sure did!
Cost me $10, when I got it back it no longer rattled when shaken, however, it responded to adjustment oddly. Like not moving at all for several clicks, then moving a whole damn bunch all at once...
Figured it was Trashco's little way of rewarding me for bothering them...:rolleyes:

The only one I have from those turkeys that sort of works right is a world class 8-32X, and I swear light don't move at lightspeed thru the POS...

Had a binocular from 'em that I just tossed.

I really do not have any respect for them, sorry.

Tom
 
The subject of Tasco scopes has come up quite a few times since TFL first came into existence.

I gather that they have bought--and still buy (?)--scopes from different manufacturing sources. Quality control has varied greatly through the roughly 35 or 40 years "Tasco" has been around. Years ago, they were excellent for brightness, but the coatings apparently faded away with time and they dulled down. Other problems had to do with recoil--but they worked quite well with any of the .22 family of cartridges.

I've had Tasco scopes come along with various used rifles I've bought. While I generally replace them with Leupold and such, I've never had any problems with them.

Some recent advertising indicates they think they can hold good quality control and "play with the big boys". Only time will tell.

FWIW, Art
 
I recently read that Tasco has a new guy in charge that is a "scope" guy, not a bean counter. If I remember correctly, Tasco is going to have there scopes built to better standards by some of the better Pacific rim optic companies.
 
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