Dropped My Tasco damaged it.

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Hey I have an OLDER model Tasco 4x30 scope that took a really hard bang against my gun cabinet there is a small dent but it knocked the scope out of alignment and couldn't get it back. Fed a total or 35 rounds in three trips to try and get it re-aligned but it still doesn't group as I must have knocked the cross hairs loose. Is there a place I can send it to get it fixed or just use it for a .22 as I've been doing as it works fine on a gun with no recoil?

Thanks
C.K
 
if you can't get it to zero anytime, maybe it's time to get a new scope? I mean, these scopes are around 100 or so? Is fixing the scope really worth your money?
 
scrubfox said:
Get a REAL scope.....as in (almost) anything other than a tasco!:slap:
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The Tasco came with my .308 and it worked very well till I dropped it. As for getting a new scope read the next quote.

Ratzilla said:
if you can't get it to zero anytime, maybe it's time to get a new scope? I mean, these scopes are around 100 or so? Is fixing the scope really worth your money?
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I don't know what type of warranty Tasco has on their scopes and if it passes to new owners and was hopping someone here would know or how much it might cost. As for getting a new one well if I can't get the scope fixed for really REALLY cheap or under a warranty I'll just keep shooting IRON sights as I can't afford a new scope. That is why I asked.

I'm not looking for insults or to be mocked cause I got a Tasco that's older then me on a gun that's from the 60's when I bought it. *comment aimed at scrubfox*
 
I think if the crosshairs are loose, you have something not worth keeping. I did have a cheap scope with apparently wobbly crosshairs where the front objective lens was loose, and I superglued the lens back in.
 
Rip it apart and see if you can fix it yourself.

You are out about $50 or less for a used fixed power scope (or a new one, if you can shop the sales and wait.)

You have either stripped something, ran something off the end of its travels, or some such thing. Maybe knocked the tension spring out of position (it sits inside the scope tube, and pushes the inner tube against the adjusters, so at about the 7:30 position, from the back looking forward)

A cheap set of small screwdrivers, which are worth having anyway ($10 on sale at CTire) is about the most tools you need, other than a brain and the willingness to use it.

The insides of a scope is pretty basic, and more so for the cheapies like the Tasco's and Bushnell's.

Does it rattle?
Does the scope have an adjustable locking ring on the body in front of the eyepiece? If so, that is where the eyepiece screws off the body tube. If not, it may require removal of the eyepiece lens or lens housing to remove and access the interior.

Cheers
Trev
 
trevj said:
Rip it apart and see if you can fix it yourself.

You are out about $50 or less for a used fixed power scope (or a new one, if you can shop the sales and wait.)

You have either stripped something, ran something off the end of its travels, or some such thing. Maybe knocked the tension spring out of position (it sits inside the scope tube, and pushes the inner tube against the adjusters, so at about the 7:30 position, from the back looking forward)

A cheap set of small screwdrivers, which are worth having anyway ($10 on sale at CTire) is about the most tools you need, other than a brain and the willingness to use it.

The insides of a scope is pretty basic, and more so for the cheapies like the Tasco's and Bushnell's.

Does it rattle?
Does the scope have an adjustable locking ring on the body in front of the eyepiece? If so, that is where the eyepiece screws off the body tube. If not, it may require removal of the eyepiece lens or lens housing to remove and access the interior.

Cheers
Trev
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It has an adjustable eye piece/locking ring. Since as it's been said it's screwed at this point I think I'll take it apart and see what I can do. The scope doesn't rattle. I have a small jewelers set of screwdrivers along with an extensive collection of other screw drivers so I'm good there.
 
Tasco was bought out by Bushnell. There is no warranty whatsoever on older Tascos, to the best of my knowledge. There is a place that fixes Tascos in Florida, but I am unaware of any in Canada. May as well try and fix it. And for the illumination of some folks, the older Tasco "Made in Japan" scopes were quite a good scope for the money, a bargain really. The new made in China stuff is pretty bad, however. FWIW - dan
 
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Cost of shipping and fixing the scope would be more then purchasing one. Currently Tasco scopes are in $30-150 range. So unless its sentimental value, buy a new one.
 
If you don't mind shooting with the old irons, well do so and save your pennies in the meantime to buy something dependable. I'm not saying that you have to spend 250$ or up. But you could get something new like a Bushnell Trophy, in the 125$ range that is made in Japan or get a higher grade for the same $ from the EE. Either way, you'll be set! ;)
 
If you can find a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x 40mm with ballistic plex then get it. That's the lowest end scope I'd even consider putting on a rifle. It's a good scope. I knew one store that was selling them for $200 new, but that was when our dollar was at par.

Otherwise, consider a leupold, or Zeiss Conqeust. You'll never go back to a Tasco. When you factor out the cost of the scope going bad on you the jump in cost is worth it.

Optics are like monitors. There's no point buying a decent rifle or decent computer and then putting cheap optics or a cheap monitor with it. You spend most of your interaction with your eyes in both cases. Save up and then buy it right and buy it once. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Buy the best that you can afford, even if you have to wait a while.
 
Tasco is covered by Bushnell. Try sending it in and see what they say - you might be surprised (only cost you 10 bucks to ship it to ON) and they may even give you a discount on a replacement Bushnell scope.
 
Don't waste your time or mental effort on it. Just go out and buy a new scope. You can get a Bushnell Trophy 3-9 for $110 or a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9 for $220 and up from there as far as you want to go.
 
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