Is This Tasco Good for SG and Varmint?

HippyInASuit · 02-25-2008, 06:27 PM

I wanted a scope for target shooting from 25 yards to 200 yards and the occasional small game or varmint hunting sessions.

I bought this Tasco that is 8-32X44mm with fixed parallax at 10yds to infinity. I'm wondering if I should have gone with the 6-24X44mm with adjustable parallax 25 yds to infinity.

I'm a bit of a newb so the fixed parallax is probably good for me, as long as the setting is a good one for my uses. Do you think 8X will be too much for small game and varmint? Would 6X be much better?

Ron AKA · 02-25-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HippyInASuit

I wanted a scope for target shooting from 25 yards to 200 yards and the occasional small game or varmint hunting sessions.

I bought this Tasco that is 8-32X44mm with fixed parallax at 10yds to infinity. I'm wondering if I should have gone with the 6-24X44mm with adjustable parallax 25 yds to infinity.

I'm a bit of a newb so the fixed parallax is probably good for me, as long as the setting is a good one for my uses. Do you think 8X will be too much for small game and varmint? Would 6X be much better?

In the Tasco brand I would go for the 6-24X42 AO Varmint/Tactical model.

http://www.tasco.com/single.cfm?s=Ri...uct=var624x42m

You are planning to shoot over a very wide range of distances and at the higher powers you could benefit from the ability to adjust the parallex and focus. You mention that the model you have has a fixed parallax from 10 yards to infinity. There really is no such thing. It is either adjustable over the range, or fixed at one single range - likely 100 yards if it is intended as a centrefire scope.

Ron

HippyInASuit · 02-25-2008, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the input, Ron. Here is the one I ordered Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 8-32x44 Dull Satin Black. I might call and see if I can switch to the 6-24X they have (Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 6-24X44, Dull Satin Black), it seems very similar to the one you recommended.

I guess the parallax on 8-32X is adjustable from 10ft to infinity then? For some reason the description had it worded differently than the others at that site.

Ron AKA · 02-25-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HippyInASuit

Thanks for the input, Ron. Here is the one I ordered Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 8-32x44 Dull Satin Black. I might call and see if I can switch to the 6-24X they have (Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 6-24X44, Dull Satin Black), it seems very similar to the one you recommended.

I guess the parallax on 8-32X is adjustable from 10ft to infinity then? For some reason the description had it worded differently than the others at that site.

I could not get the Tasco site to respond when I first answered your post. It seems to work now. I can't find the 8-32x44 scope. It seems unusual to have a scope that adjusts down to 10'. More likely it is 10 yards. If so it sounds like it is adjustable and good.

On the 6-24x44 it is AO and is listed. Note however that it may be difficult to mount as Tasco says it is 17' long! perhaps they are units of measure challenged...

Tasco. Enjoy the View.

Between this one and the one I suggested the big difference is the reticle. The 44 has the dot reticle, and potentially is more suited for target shooting. The 42 has mil dot which is probably a bit better for field conditions.

Ron

Bravo · 02-28-2008, 02:10 PM

Lol, I hope Tasco doesn't really mean a length of 16 feet on this scope:

Tasco. Enjoy the View.

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Length: 16ft.

Not sure what rifle I'd put it on...

Actually, it does look bigger than the Elk in the picture

GlockMeister · 02-28-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravo

Lol, I hope Tasco doesn't really mean a length of 16 feet on this scope:
Tasco. Enjoy the View.
Not sure what rifle I'd put it on...
Actually, it does look bigger than the Elk in the picture

Longer then any gun that's for sure. Just make it a tad bit top heavy is all.

samuel · 02-28-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron AKA

In the Tasco brand I would go for the 6-24X42 AO Varmint/Tactical model.

http://www.tasco.com/single.cfm?s=Ri...uct=var624x42m

You are planning to shoot over a very wide range of distances and at the higher powers you could benefit from the ability to adjust the parallex and focus. You mention that the model you have has a fixed parallax from 10 yards to infinity. There really is no such thing. It is either adjustable over the range, or fixed at one single range - likely 100 yards if it is intended as a centrefire scope.

Ron

Tasco makes scopes in china that claim to be varmint/target class.Even they do not claim they are 'tactical'.That is a whole new class of scope,intended to take a licking and still work.You dont get them on sale for $69.95.As to chinese Tasco,s they arent too clear at higher powers.Arent real clear at lower powers either.If they say paralax free it will also state to so many yards.I mounted a 8x32 for a man a while back and this had paralax adjustment and still was difficult to find the target at 200yds.They have a very limited view on 32X.The 6x24 is much better but the 4x16 is even better,if they have paralax adjustment. sam.

madcratebuilder · 03-05-2008, 07:53 AM

What ever scope you buy I would really recommend one with AO (adjustable Objective) Fixed objective scopes don't seem clear to me at any range.
I assume you want to keep cost down. I have had several brand name scopes in the $150 and below area. The older Simmions with AO were good, the newer ones are not as good. Never had good luck with low cost Tasco or Bushnell. Burris makes a good low cost scope and my favorite is the Mueller scopes. The AVP is the clearest $100 scope I have ever seen. It's a rimfire scope, the center fire scope cost a bit more, but are a great bang for the buck. All these low cost scopes are assembled in China, the big difference is the quality of the glass lenses.

02-25-2008, 06:27 PM	#1
HippyInASuit Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 40	Is This Tasco Good for SG and Varmint? I wanted a scope for target shooting from 25 yards to 200 yards and the occasional small game or varmint hunting sessions. I bought this Tasco that is 8-32X44mm with fixed parallax at 10yds to infinity. I'm wondering if I should have gone with the 6-24X44mm with adjustable parallax 25 yds to infinity. I'm a bit of a newb so the fixed parallax is probably good for me, as long as the setting is a good one for my uses. Do you think 8X will be too much for small game and varmint? Would 6X be much better?

03-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#8
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 593	What ever scope you buy I would really recommend one with AO (adjustable Objective) Fixed objective scopes don't seem clear to me at any range. I assume you want to keep cost down. I have had several brand name scopes in the $150 and below area. The older Simmions with AO were good, the newer ones are not as good. Never had good luck with low cost Tasco or Bushnell. Burris makes a good low cost scope and my favorite is the Mueller scopes. The AVP is the clearest $100 scope I have ever seen. It's a rimfire scope, the center fire scope cost a bit more, but are a great bang for the buck. All these low cost scopes are assembled in China, the big difference is the quality of the glass lenses. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

02-25-2008, 08:06 PM	#3
HippyInASuit Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 40	Thanks for the input, Ron. Here is the one I ordered Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 8-32x44 Dull Satin Black. I might call and see if I can switch to the 6-24X they have (Rimfire Sports & Custom: Tasco Target Scope 6-24X44, Dull Satin Black), it seems very similar to the one you recommended. I guess the parallax on 8-32X is adjustable from 10ft to infinity then? For some reason the description had it worded differently than the others at that site.