| Title |
Tasco Super
Sniper 10 x 42 M |
| Manufacturer |
Tasco |
| Description |
SS10x42M
| magnification |
obj.
lens
dia. mm. |
eye
lens dia, mm
|
field
of view @
100 yards |
| 10
X |
42 |
36
mm |
13' |
|
eye relief |
weight
Oz |
reticule |
tube |
| 3,75" |
21,4 |
mil-dot
(army) |
30mm |
|
| Quick
look |
The
scope was kindly provided to us by I.M.T.T.
We were originally a bit skeptic about the scope since it was "only
a Tasco" and probably would not have acquired it if it had
not been strongly recommended by some very knowledgeable people
in the law enforcement and military community.
The Super Sniper comes in a plain white cardboard box. Included
are some bubble wrap, instruction manual, cleaning patch, and scope
covers. The scope feels very sturdy and is claimed .50 cal. proof
by the manufacturer. The knobs are big, really big, and easily adjustable
by gloved hands. The turrets felt a bit tight when the scope was
straight out of the box, but that went away after some use. As mentioned
the turrets are quite big, witch makes them easy to handle but it
may also cause some problems, on one occasion the windage turret
got constantly battered by exiting brass and got a little beat up
in the process. ( see picture below* ) This also resulted in malfunctions
from time to time as the exiting brass bounced back in the gun from
the turret. The scope was moved backwards just a tad and the problem
was resolved. The clicks witch are nice and audible are 1/4 moa,
The adjustments have been repeatable to this day without any problems.The
scope has now been in use for 2 years and has undergone a couple
of sniper competitions with no trouble. Only minor failure occurred
when the scope was used in temperatures under - 20 Celsius, what
happened was that the clicks disappeared, the turrets worked ok,
but the clicks couldn't be heard or felt. The optical quality of
the glass is good period. The parallax adjustment is located where
you would normally have a magnification ring on a variable scope.
Focus is at the ocular end and it can be adjusted by rotating the
eyepiece. All in all One of the best (if not the best) scopes in
it's price class.
UPDATE Feb. 2003.
The scope has now been on the road for 6 moths now being passed
around to several people for testing and it still going strong.
+
- sturdy
- sells for $ 399
- good glass
-
- freezes up in sub zero temperatures
UPDATE Sept. 2003
 We
were recently contacted by SWFA / Riflescopes.com after they had
read our review on the SS. They had learned about the problems that
appeared in extreme cold conditions and apparently similar problems
had been encountered in other SS Scopes too. According to Mr. Farris
from SWFA Inc.the Navy contract for the S.E.A.L.s required a special
kind of lube for salt water submersion and if the turret is not
properly installed at the time of manufacture one will get a mushy
feel to the knobs that is exaggerated in extreme cold. According
to Farris they have since identified this problem and corrected
in production by retraining the factory on how to properly assemble
this highly specialized scope. The mil spec tolerances are so tight
that it requires special attention when assembling. SWFA / Riflescopes.com
is also trying to detach Tasco and or Bushnell's names from the
Super Sniper series as they are the sole source for them and have
an exclusive with the factory. In this attempt they have developed
a logo for the S.S. scopes so that they can establish their own
identity.
Since SWFA Inc.
could not provide us with a sample of the latest improved model
of the Super Sniper scope so we could verify the improvements we'll
just have to take their word for it. |
| Stars |
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| Pictures |
 |
| the
scope (scope rings not included) |
 |
 |
|
the knobs |
the
parallax adjustment knob |
 |
 |
|
the turret cap removed |
the
ocular lens |
 |
|
the windage turret* |
|
| Where
to buy |
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| |
Visitors'
comments |
| Comments |
Simply
put, I've own a couple Leopold LR mil dot scopes and one MK4. I love
them to pieces, but I've grown wiery of having to spend 700+ on a
good tactical scope. I recently purchased a used Remington LTR 308
with the Tasco Sniper Scope ( side focus model) mounted. It hasn't
made me think any less of my leopolds, but for half the price it seems
to be an amazing buy. In fact, in fairness, it seems to do everything
the Leopold MK 4 does and it seems just as durable ( if fairness,
I don't make it a happit of abusing my scopes and my eye's are probably
not good enough to tell if one transmits light better than the other).
In a nut shell, 399.00 seems like too good of a bargain to pass up
on a scope that few could be dissappointed in. |
| stars |
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| by |
Travis |
| Comments |
Crystal
clear, Rock Solid |
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| by |
Fred
Garvins |
| Comments |
Cant
beet the quality for the price |
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| by |
Riedog
|
| Comments |
I
purchased a SS10x42M to go with a recent custom rig, with skepticism
initially, I am not disappointed. For the money I don't think there
is a better buy anywhere. Optically, I was also surprised at the clarity.
The only negative detractor; and only a personal one, is that the
scope knobs should be sbout a 1/4" shorter. |
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|
| by |
Steve
Forrister |
| Comments |
I
own the new SWFA SS10X42M, it is great, in my opinion it is better
than leupold VXIII-M1 |
| stars |
-not
given- |
| by |
Jeremy
Hanks |
| Comments |
I
have used many high end and high dollar scopes....the Super Sniper
is among the high end scopes without the high dollar cost. Awesome
piece of equipment. Excellent tool for any precision rifle. |
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| by |
Retired
SWAT |
| Comments |
I
bought this scope from SWFA, first off, this scope is REALLY nice,
I really like the finish, turrets are crisp, focus knob is GREAT.........Until
after 5 minutes of adjustment......it stopped focusing...LITERALLY,
the scope IS TOTALLY DEAD. Other than that, what a great scope. I
sent it back to SWFA for a refund......WILL NOT buy another.....lost
all confidence. 3/26/04 |
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| by |
Joshua
Larson |
| Comments |
This
scope has great glass and holds zero better than any scope I have
ever had or been around. |
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|
| by |
Jeremy
Hanks |
| Comments |
has
not lost zero in five years! |
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| by |
- |
| Comments |
I've
put 100 rounds thru my AR-10 and find the scope excellent for the
money. I shoot at 600 meters and it really does hold solid. |
| stars |
|
| by |
Jim
Parks |
| Comments |
One
of the best for under $400 its on a Weatherby TRR 308 |
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|
| by |
Sgt
C Sostand (USMC) |
