What is better?

calaper · 04-13-2008, 05:58 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking at buying a scope for my fathers rifle. He owns a .308win which currently has a broken scope. I live in Australia so price and availability are an issue. I am looking to spend around $250 - $300AUD. We intend to use the rifle for a bit of hunting and maybe some short range target shooting out to maybe 200yards.

I have been looking at leupold scopes but I really don't have that kind of money to spend. I am tossing up between two brands, Tasco and Bushnell. Where i live, i have a gunshop within a short distance, they have the Tasco World Class 4-16X50AO for $150. They also sell Bushnell Banner optics. There is a 4-12X40AO for $245.

Has anyone had any dealings with these scopes or know of what sort of quality they are? I require a scope that can handle the recoil and a little bit of rough handling. I would appreciate it if you could give me your preference and why. I intend to purchase some good scope mounts also.

Let me know what you guys think ASAP!

Thanks

Lachie

P.S What does AO mean?

billy · 04-13-2008, 06:08 AM

AO means adjustable objective
Adjustable Objective An adjustable objective is a dial around the objective end of the scope, or a knob on the left side of the turret housing that allows you to adjust your scope's parallax to a certain distance by moving these adjustments until a clear picture is perceived, and/or the marked corresponding incremental yardages are approximated to your target distance. The correct setting of an adjustable objective prevents the apparent movement between the reticle and the target when the shooter moves his head slightly off center of the rifle scope.

ArkansasHunter · 04-13-2008, 07:33 AM

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They may ship to you Australia

sniper1958 · 04-13-2008, 10:09 AM

For that money, I'd go with a Nikon Buckmaster or any of the Leupold series.

SwedeSteve · 04-13-2008, 11:56 AM

Of the two you mention, I would go with the Bushnell.

turner · 04-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Of the two you mention, I would go with the Bushnell.

+1

Ron AKA · 04-13-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calaper

P.S What does AO mean?

A 308 is not a typical candidate for an AO. An AO scope corrects for focus and parallax when you use a high power scope at short distances. More typical need is 22LR. Bushnell Banner is not a bad lower cost scope. The one I have is made in Korea. No issues with it.

Ron

billy · 04-13-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron AKA

A 308 is not a typical candidate for an AO. An AO scope corrects for focus and parallax when you use a high power scope at short distances. More typical need is 22LR. Bushnell Banner is not a bad lower cost scope. The one I have is made in Korea. No issues with it.

Ron

no it isnt .
my mueller eradicator does but i think i am the odd man out in my choice of a scope for a .308win.

calaper · 04-14-2008, 02:06 AM

I guess what i really need to know then....are Tasco scopes good. Would their World Class 4-16X40 be of good quality and could it handle to recoil on the .308? Also i want to know if it is the same with the bushnell Banner. Can they handle the recoil of a .308 and are they good quality?

Cheers

billy · 04-14-2008, 07:09 AM

the top of the line tascos are supposed to be good.
there are 10 different bushnell banner scope models.

Bushnell Banner Riflescopes

irish murphy · 04-14-2008, 07:12 AM

The bushnell should handle it alright.Ive got a bushnell sportsman 1.4/4x20 on my brno 300wm and its had a couple hundred through it and still holds zero.

billy · 04-14-2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish murphy

The bushnell should handle it alright.Ive got a bushnell sportsman 1.4/4x20 on my brno 300wm and its had a couple hundred through it and still holds zero.

if anything was gonna beat up a scope a 300winmag would!

calaper · 04-14-2008, 07:42 AM

Sounds good guys, thanks alot!

04-13-2008, 05:58 AM	#1
calaper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 106	What is better? Hi everyone, I'm currently looking at buying a scope for my fathers rifle. He owns a .308win which currently has a broken scope. I live in Australia so price and availability are an issue. I am looking to spend around $250 - $300AUD. We intend to use the rifle for a bit of hunting and maybe some short range target shooting out to maybe 200yards. I have been looking at leupold scopes but I really don't have that kind of money to spend. I am tossing up between two brands, Tasco and Bushnell. Where i live, i have a gunshop within a short distance, they have the Tasco World Class 4-16X50AO for $150. They also sell Bushnell Banner optics. There is a 4-12X40AO for $245. Has anyone had any dealings with these scopes or know of what sort of quality they are? I require a scope that can handle the recoil and a little bit of rough handling. I would appreciate it if you could give me your preference and why. I intend to purchase some good scope mounts also. Let me know what you guys think ASAP! Thanks Lachie P.S What does AO mean?

04-13-2008, 06:08 AM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,203 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	AO means adjustable objective Adjustable Objective An adjustable objective is a dial around the objective end of the scope, or a knob on the left side of the turret housing that allows you to adjust your scope's parallax to a certain distance by moving these adjustments until a clear picture is perceived, and/or the marked corresponding incremental yardages are approximated to your target distance. The correct setting of an adjustable objective prevents the apparent movement between the reticle and the target when the shooter moves his head slightly off center of the rifle scope. __________________

04-13-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	Of the two you mention, I would go with the Bushnell. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-14-2008, 07:09 AM	#10
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,203 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	the top of the line tascos are supposed to be good. there are 10 different bushnell banner scope models. Bushnell Banner Riflescopes __________________ Last edited by billy; 04-14-2008 at 07:10 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-13-2008, 07:33 AM	#3
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	Check this site out Quality optics and accessories from Leupold, Bushnell, Burris, Nikon and more! They may ship to you Australia

04-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#4
sniper1958 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 123	For that money, I'd go with a Nikon Buckmaster or any of the Leupold series.

04-14-2008, 02:06 AM	#9
calaper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 106	I guess what i really need to know then....are Tasco scopes good. Would their World Class 4-16X40 be of good quality and could it handle to recoil on the .308? Also i want to know if it is the same with the bushnell Banner. Can they handle the recoil of a .308 and are they good quality? Cheers

04-14-2008, 07:12 AM	#11
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Blog Entries: 5	The bushnell should handle it alright.Ive got a bushnell sportsman 1.4/4x20 on my brno 300wm and its had a couple hundred through it and still holds zero.

04-14-2008, 07:42 AM	#13
calaper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 106	Sounds good guys, thanks alot!