Author Topic: TASCO OR SWIFT (Read 668 times)

FATTTTDADDY · « **on:** March 15, 2006, 12:15:47 PM »

I put a new 2.5x10x42 tasco varmint scope on my 243 ultra have not shot it yet . today i found a swift 4x12x40 at the pawn shop for 35.00 witch is the better scope

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2006, 12:42:12 PM »

If the Swift is a model 676, it's a premier scope, it's an excellent scope, sells for around $140 new. I don't know if they have ever made a 4-12x40 in their standard line which is not all that great of quality if the did. The model number should be marked on the bottom of the tube ahead of the power ring. The premier line of scopes has a lifetime over the counter replacement warrantee.

Tim

Madmark · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2006, 04:11:01 PM »

For $35 the Swift is a good buy, if it's a Premier, it's a great buy. It would make a good backup scope. I have had bad luck with all of the newer Tasco's except the TG line. Of course, I broke the crosshairs on one of those, too!

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2006, 05:52:59 AM »

I wouldn't expect much from any of the Chinese made scopes.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2006, 11:07:36 AM »

well in all reality the Swift is better but the Tasco Mil-dots are pretty nice too. standing up to even .300mags. i got a 6-24x42 on my .308 H&R.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2006, 01:46:05 PM »

Swift is an American owned and operated company, the Premier line of optics is made in South Korea.

Tim

http://swift-optics.com/corporate/history.php

Lead Poison · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2006, 03:35:10 PM »

SWIFT... :sniper: