Is the Tasco 3-12X50 good for the MONEY
 

I have $100 to spend on a scope. It needs to be a 50mm bell. I would like fully multi coated but I think that I am asking for to much. Please help. It will have to last for a couple of years. Any comments would be appreciated.

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You get what you pay for when youre buying new, given its not on sale. Id reccomend looking for a good used scope. That way you can get a higher quality scope on your limited budget.

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I have not tried that one. I have however never had a problem with Tasco world class or better scopes. The Bushnell Trophy can be had for about the price you are looking at and would be my choice in that price range. The Simmons Aetec costs about 140 and would last you a lifetime.

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Don't get the Tasco do some more searching first. Check used scopes on ebay they have some good deals sometimes. But make sure the seller has high rating in his feedback.

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All burris scopes are fully multicoated. Look at the Burris Fullfield II. You will have to save another $165.00 for a scope with a 50mm objective. With a 40mm objective you will have to save about $90.00 more dollars. Good luck.

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I would buy a simmons over a tasco anyday. the only scopes i have ever had to return are tascos. leupold prefered.
Here is a refurb aetec for $99.natchez
IMO the simmons is a better scope for that dollar range.

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I use Bushnell Banner they have been flawless scopes for around $120

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Why does it need to be a 50mm?

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I would try to save a little more money and buy a Leupold rifleman series 3x9x40. This would be my first choice on a budget. Second try Burris or Weaver.

here is the link for the Rifleman scope:

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/481059

here is Midways home web site:

www.midwayusa.com

also check out Midsouth Shooters Supply. They are runnig a special on Burris a 3x9x40 and a free spotting scope for under $200.00

www.midsouthshooters.com

One more thing I would reconsider a 50mm objective lens. I made that mistake on my first hunting rifle. Now I go no bigger than 40mm-44mm on a big game rifle. 50mm-60mm on varmit guns is ok tough. Just my opinion and 2 cents.

Aim Straight,
NBH

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Why is everyone having trouble spelling Trashco?

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Have a Tasco World Class 4x on my .250 Savage Ruger Ultralite. One day at the range , about 20 years ago, I just finished sighting in and was retrieving my targets when a gust of wind blew the gun from the rest off the bench and on to the ground. Rechecked the zero and to my surprise it was and is still dead on to this day. The Leupold on the Rem.700 on the bench next to me didn,t fare as well.It ended up in at least three pieces. The next time I saw that guy at the range the 700 had a World Class 3x9x40 in the mounts.

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Any scope'd rifle falling off a bench and hitting concrete can cause any number of things to break on the gun or scope. It depends how the gun lands. I would say if you performed a test ([:'(]) say 10 drops with Leupold and Tasco the Tasco would fail more often. Besides you can send in the Leupold even if it is in pieces and they will repair or replace it.:)

The only scopes I have saw with wavy reticles have been Bushnell and Tasco.

Aim Straight,
NBH

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Ive got a simple cure for this. Save your money. Dont waste it now. Save up and buy a scope that will last you years down the road. I went from a simmons redfield 3x9x32 (hated it) saved up and went to the new VX-III, thats the best thing I have ever done. Now I have a scope I know will last. Your going to buy a $100 scope and be pleased with it for awhile, then later you will have extra money to invest into a better scope and wish you had something to do with that old trashco. Im speaking from experience. You would be happier saving and waiting on that perfect scope

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If he has to wait a year or two to save for a 400 dollar scope, Should he just say the hell with hunting until then? I would have had to skip many years to come up with that much money. Many people I know will never have the money to spare to buy a 400.00 dollar scope. I had 30 or 35 years of great hunting before I could buy a Luepold. My Bushnells performed to perfection for all of those years. I am glad I didn't waste those years setting home because I could not afford a high dollar scope. I quess its his choice, I would buy a GOOD 100.00 scope (of which there are many) and get on with hunting. I can't afford 200.00 boots either but I can walk well without them. Same difference.

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First stay away from the 50mm. Then i agree with james b's bushnell trophy. I love those. I have had them on rifles up to my .300 win mag, a .338 win mag, and a .50 cal knight rifle. They all stood up to the recoil without a hitch. My theory is this: i could save and buy a really nice high end scope. Then I drop my gun down a mountain. If it's abuse like that, no company, with the exception of Swaravski Optik and thats a maybe, will warranty that. The trophy still has a lifetime warranty against defects. So if I did have a problem, just send it back. (As long as it's not abused) They will take care of it. Plus, the optics really are not bad for the money, and the amber coatings help to enhace light transmission and show brown and grey colours a little brighter.

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each to his or her own.you truly get what you pay for.if you like Tasco and want it then buy it.
I personally have 5 Tasco world class on my rifles,two 22 , 2-243 rem and one 243 Browning.never had a problem with any.one fell out of the truck and skinned the h$ll out of the scope and never lost the sight in.

some may like them and some may not.you have to go with your first thoughts.

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Ben, IMO I do think you are asking too much. I also think you should just go with a 40mm front lens unless you are going to use it for varmints. Spend as much as you can justify on getting quality glass and multi-coated lenses, and get a scope from a company that will back up their warranty. I personally do not like a Tasco for a big game rifle because I have seen several go bad. I would hate to have a hunt ruined because a scope failed.
However, only you know what you can afford, and what you really want. Good Luck

P.S. Be careful with used scopes. Most of them are being sold because somebody didn't like them. And a good one will still probably be more than your $100 dollar figure.

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