Older tasco 1.75x5x20

[chuckAA]

Hi
Any one had any experience with the old tasco 1.75x5x20 scopes (has the pronghorn on turret cover)

I am looking for asmall gloss scope for my BL22.

Thanks

 

[nomad 68]

the old world class Japanese scopes were awesome for the money.

 

[IanC]

I agree, I sold one years ago with a rimfire, I wish I had kept it. The glass was as clear as my vortex scout. If you can get one on the cheap, snag it for sure.

 

[Potashminer]

There seems to be a thought that there was "a" Tasco scope line - not so. Tanross Supply Company (of Florida, USA) never owned a factory or made anything - but the owner was likely early into Japan and had Jobbers there to make his stuff that he sold in North America. They could make the cheapest garbage possible, but also equivalent to the best in the world, then. The United States Navy chose a "Tasco" product for their "shooters".

I believe the Japanese-made Tasco scopes with the silver pronghorn head on the left side, were probably one of Tasco's higher end lines - they were probably marketed under the "World Class" name - I have 3-9x40 and 2-7x32 with the silver antelope head on the left side - they are fine scopes, I think. The "World Class" line may not have been their highest quality line - I believe there was one even higher - Titan

 

[bearhunter]

I believe they were marketed under the "Trophy" name.

I have a couple I've used for years. They're great for shooting under 150 yds. Not quite as good as "World Class" but still, very good, for the price, even back in the day.

They stand up very well to heavy recoil, for those wanting to use them on centerfire rifles.