I'm not familiar with TASCO Scopes other than I recognize the name brand. As is the case with many things made in China, one factory turns out scopes (or HDTVs, binoculars, microwave ovens, etc) that end up with any number of names on them.

I have a Barska 3-12x52 scope, made in China, very inexpensive that performs very well with very clear optics.

I bought a Nikon pair of binoculars that said Japan, but if one looked closer said Made in China. Fine, bright binos for a reasonable price.

While I wish they were all made here, we couldn't afford them if they were.

 

The Tasco scopes made in China aren't worth a Damn! find the ones made in Japan. the difference is in the glass. Japanese glass is better than chinese plus the japs put a little bit more pride in there work. With that being said I would advise against buying a tasco for anything other than maybe a 22. if looking for a scope that is built better but is cheap and HAS japanese glass look at the Bushnell Legend series.

 

I don't like Tabasco i use Louisiana hot sauce ;D

 

Not sure where mine are made, but I have a Tasco World Class 2-8x32 on my Winchester 190 and it's been 100% true since the day I got it. That was over 5000rds ago (2005) . With the CCI stingers and mini mags, its allowed me to shoot between .25"-.75" at 50yds. 100yd groups are mostly in the 1"-2" range.


I also have a Tasco pro hunter 4x32 pistol scope on my Ruger Redhawk 44mag. After close to 500rds (since 2004) of my full house hunting reloads it still gets me 2"-3" groups at 100yds.


So I've no qualms with them as I haven't had any trouble so far.

 

I have an old one that is still true after 15 years.

 

I got a crappy one with my Marlin 917 and I'm about to throw it in the trash. It's just a really poor quality scope, and the glass isn't worth anything. If you want a cheap scope go buy a Simmons at Wal-Mart for $40-$60. They're actually decent.

 

Or save your self some money in the long run and get a decent scope to start with.

 

Made in China Tascos are complete garbage. I bought one a couple of weeks ago for my 39A had it on about 2 hours yanked it off and threw it away.

 

About ten years or more ago I had two Tasco "World Class" 3X9's come apart on my 30-'06. The first one lasted through about 200 rounds. I sent it to Tasco and they replaced it no questions asked. The replacement came apart after less than 50 rounds. The back of the scope literaly fell off on the bench. I sent it back and they replaced it with a pair of binoculars. They have held up well. I have another "World Class" that I got in a trade and mounted it on a .22rf. It works fine on it.
FWIW, I thought all the scopes had good glass. They just weren't very durable.
Try Bushnell or the lower priced Nikons.......................B.

 

a friend of mine has a world class on his dpms 308 has had it for about 4 years works great i have used it on several coyote hunts no problem what so ever i bought one for my mag havent sighted it in yet

 

I have just started useing Meuller Optics.....yea they are made in CHina BUT, the guys at Meuller Optics check each scope before it goes out the door. I have 2 APV 4.5-14 X44mm's One on my AR and another on a TC Benchmark, both perform very, very well! optics are bright to the edges, they will shoot the square and return to zero with no problems.

 

Got a Jap made one on an old Rem 550, clear bright holds a zero really well.

Only thing I don't like about it is the scope has to be canted to the right as the crosshairs are mounted slightly to the left inside the scope. Looks like hades but still works well.

 

I'll join the chorus. The Japanese Tascos are decent scopes. Chinese and Philipine models should be buried to confuse future archaologists trying to figure out what they were used for.

 

I use either Burris or Leupold on all my 22's. I don't care how much the gun cost. You can't get all you can get out of a 22 until you get optics that can deliver it for you.

I have a Remington 510 that I bought for $62 and I put a $175 burris HBR, PA scope on it. It is amazing how much better some guns shoot with a good scope.

John

 

I've had 2 Tasco scopes. The 1st one I bought was a 3X12 which I got for a Varmit rifle while waiting for a Redfield 4x18 to come in. I still have that one and use it on a Knight muzzle loader now. The second was a 1.5x 5 made for muzzle loaders. I used that one once and the reticle turned 20 degress to the right!! I threw that one in the trash!!!

 

Tasco has always been a "budget" name, but the Japanese-made scopes were good for the price they sold at, and a downright bargain when compared to the chinese-made crap. If it is a Japan-made Tasco, go for it if the price is reasonable. Tasco used to make M-16/AR-15 scopes (short ones on carry handle) under contract until a US firm could make them. Fetch a good amount of cash on the market for those now.

Even Nikon and Leupold have Chinese manufactured stuff now blegggch! Pretty soon, you'll have to order ziess or swarovski in order to have a decent scope!


Here is a protip: Check out the Meopta line of scopes and optics. These are Czechoslovakian-made scopes and are often sold as the "store brand" for many retailers (cabelas, gander mtn, etc). If you can source one of these scopes, they are VERY nice. In european goods, the Czechs are in a close 2nd tier to the top tier German, Swiss, Italian manufacturing. Also, an established company. Just look closely at the store-branded optics to see the manufactuer. Many are switching over to China, but anything originating otherwise is a good bet that it was meopta or tasco.

http://www.meopta.com/

 

I've been totally frustrated by my old Tasco 3x9x40 for a few years.

I've tried it on MANY .22's..it just won't keep a zero.

I'd rather have another Center Point 4-16x40...which is on my next shopping list at the gun shoppe

 

Optics and Boots (your list may be longer), you get what you pay for. Get a Leupold and never look back.