Rifle Scopes

[TexasDoc]

I have only used 4 in my life and they have not held up very will the one that is on my 243 is working better then most I have had.



TexasDoc

[Sabre2th]

Is that the Tasco that you are refering to Doc?
My problem was with a Simmons, but maybe that was because it came as a Scope/Rifle combo that I purchased from Wally World. The thing that I want to know is I never used this scope on my 300 Win. Mag., so how did the manufacturer expect this scope to work on this rifle when it wouldn't on my kids NEF 243.

[slammy]

Low cost scopes!...From my own personal experience Tasco scopes are very problematic. Not holding zero is my biggest complaint. I had several of them all costing less than $150.00 each. They all had problems. Possibly their more expensive scopes do better, but I'll never try one based on past experiences with the lower cost models.

Strangely enough (speaking of low cost scopes) I've had good performance from one particular model of Simmons scopes. The Aetec 3.5x12x50mm Adj. Obj. I have five of those on various guns and they all seem to work well. No problems and it's been about six years. I do notice a little refractive bending around the outer circumference of the view at certain magnifications, but they all hold zero and seem pretty bright.

Also I must be the only guy on the planet who's ever had a problem with Leupold. Had to send one back for not holding zero. They fixed it, no problem. Saving money for a Burris.

[hunter9850]

i know i may seem like a BURRIS commercial but believe me i have had at least one of everything on the market. Tascos wont hold a zero,Simmons shift impact when you change powers, you name it i have had it happen with the cheap scopes. i have had several Leupolds and all were good scopes no problems with any of them but Burris makes a brighter, clearer scope for less money than any of them.i have a Burris fullfield 3-9x40 on my .22 rifle and i think it is
a better scope than my Leupold vari x III 3.5-10x40. cost of the Leupold $475.00 cost of the Burris $160.00.
HUNTER

[CoonDawg]

Tasco World Class fog up on me after a doe came out and it was about 70*, all I did was take the covers off no more for me.

[sormi]

Hunter,
You are right Burris has some really fine optics inside their scopes. To me they are very clear and bright. I've hear several people complain about their quality control and service. One person got a scope with two windage knobs.
Where did you find a scope for $160?

[hunter9850]

sormi
this scope is about 5 years old it is a fullfield before the fullfield II. the new fullfield II in 3-9x40 is about $200.00 still less than half the price of the vari x III leupold 3.5-10x40.
HUNTER

[Droptine]

Had a Simmons Aetec 3.5 x 12 x 50 go south on me and a Leupold that fogged on the inside.
I have used Nikon almost exclusively for the last 15 or so years and haven't had any problems with them at all. I have one of the first 3x12 Nikons sold in north Texas that has been mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag from day one. It has taken a lot of pounding and is still going strong.
I have been thinking about a Zeiss Conquest, but have read some not so favorable comments on them also.
Drop

[doorgunner]

I've used Leupold exclusively, and with great sucess for over 20 years. I just ordered my first Burris a few minutes ago. After comparing to a Leupold VX1, I just couldn't justify going with the Leupold. The Burris was brighter, clearer, and I love that Ballistic Plex reticle. Plus I'm getting a free 20X Burris spotting scope as part of the deal for $200. Just cannot go wrong with a deal like that.

[Bobcat]

Hey DG,

What will that FF-II be perching on?

Congrats,

Bob

[captkb]

I bought my first Burris this yr and for the money its one of the best scopes I have ever looked thru. The ballastic plex is an added bonus and for half the price of a Nikon or Leupold. I got mine for $225.00.

[doorgunner]

Bob, I'm going to slap it on that H-S Precision stock 700 in .223. Got Leupolds on everything else.

[Bobcat]

I can see it is time for us to go calling.........

Let us know the ranging information when you get the ballistic plex dialed in.......

Good Hunting,

Bob

[doorgunner]

Well, I'll be gone most of next week on business, so I probably won't get it mounted and bore sighted until late next week. Hopefully I can get a 100 yard zero next weekend.

[ICMCumin]

I listed Tasco as a scope I have had trouble with, but the biggest problems with scopes for me has been with ATN, a Russian made scope.

A couple of years ago, I bought a monster scope just for the heck of it - a 6 x 18 x 65 - it weighed 2 pounds and had some intersting features - a set of elevation cams so you could adjust for dead zero on those long shots and an illuminated reticle, bothof which worked well.

Two problems.

The first problem was that it was butt- ugly. I mounted it on a Weatherby Vanguard. That was like pairing up Cindy Crawford with Dennis Rodman. When you compare the aesthetics of say a Burris or a Leupold, those manufacturers make the effort to make those scopes look like well-conceived and well-crafted pieces of equipment. The ATN was quite the contrary.

The second was the mounts. I went through three sets of factory mounts ( and two scopes) before I found some (American Made, by God) Leupold extra high mounts that could withstand the kick of the Weatherby 300 Weatherby Mag.

Its too bad because the scope had some redeeming qualities. It was dead on at 400 yards on the few times I fired at that range. I still have some deer sausage from the buck I took off my lease with it too. In low light conditions it was very, very good too.

But man, having that thing on my rifle was like taking a fat girl with pimples that sweats a lot to the prom....... I ended up selling it on ebay for almost what I paid for it.