Rangefinding Riflescope

[slinkylegs]

I recently picked up an old Bushnell Scopechief VI 4-12x40 scope. It is pretty clear, and I like the rough rangefinding feature built into it. I know they also made these in the Banner and Sportview lines as well.

And this has got me thinking: are there any other older scopes that had something similar? I believe Tasco made some, correct? I'd love to put something like a 4-16x40 on my varmint rifle, I just think they are a fun thing. I know scope technology and coatings are drastically improved, but there is just something about those old scopes!

 

[Dmay]

You're right about Tasco...I had one back in the day, but can't remember what model or even what power it was.....

 

[slinkylegs]

You're right about Tasco...I had one back in the day, but can't remember what model or even what power it was.....

I don't think I've ever seen one in person, but I thought I had seen pictures of those Tascos as a younger lad. I don't know what the quality is like compared to the Scopechief, but I assume they'd also be built in Japan

 

[boxhitch]

Redfield Accu-Range and then iirc Burris had one in the 70's too

 

[dan belisle]

Redfield, Weaver and Tasco all offered their versions of rangefinding reticle. Some were just dual horizontal stadia lines, some were more complex. I've owned a few. Liked the Redfield version the best. On newer scopes the Burris "bullet drop" reticle is the easiest to use. - dan

 

[kamlooky]

There is/was a Tasco just recently in the EE.
You may find it in this forum as they did a thread on it looking for info.

 

[BlackRam]

The older Leupold Vari-XIII and VX-3s had an extra row of numbers on the power ring so that you could bracket a deer inside the fine duplex lines of the crosshair by adjusting the power ring, and then looking at the number to determine the distance in 100 yard increments.

 

[Buck1950]

https://www.amazon.com/portal/custo...show_all_top?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews
No 'max distance' on Azoom, may be 'good enuf ' ?