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I put a new Vortex 2-7 on a 257 Roberts and got 3 shots off before the horizontal was hanging sort of strangely........

I had a Japanese-made Tasco 3-9X40 World Class that withstood a couple hundred rounds of .300 WinMag, and was still working great when I replaced it.

I put a Chinese made one(?) on a Remington 700 BDL, in the scope-shattering .308 Winchester cartridge.

Within 20 rounds, the cross-hair broke on the right side and drooped. The dealer replaced it. Within 20 rounds, the Ocular lense on the replacement had turned sideways and was protruding out of the scope....

I had also owned a Japanese-made 4-16X44 that was very reliable, I kinda wished I'd have held onto that one, but I let it go on an AR set up for varminting.

After I learned that Tasco had moved their production to China, I went in another direction with scopes. Their move also coincided with an increase in disposable income that allowed better scopes, anyway.

I had that happen with three, count them, three Burris Signature 8-32X on a Savage .223. I don't do Burris anymore.

You need to get away from such a punishing round, too....

This thread has the makings of a Tascology... LOL

Japanese World Class - fairly OK
Japan Euro Class - OK
Japan Titan - OK
China Euro Scope - NOT OK
China World Class - NOT OK

Have a reliable 24x44mm AO 1/8moa Target dot scope with the silver pronghorn, Japan, rumored to have been made by LOW. Have a couple Japan made 4x Tascos that seem just fine but only get transient use.

Not a fan boy but this is an example of relative meaningless of brand names used by non-manufactures. My view is that CF learned how to get what he wanted manufactured via his experience with the Euro Class. Maybe not - but luckily now we have the SS and him to thank.

FOR SALE: 3-9x44 Euro Class 30mm has several (5-7) speckles on the inside, not much noticeable in use and they don't move around. $75 TYD

There was also a World Class Plus.

I have a 24x WC plus ...darn good scope to develop loads
6x44 WCPlus is a good scope too

Had three presumably Chinese World Class's in the very late 90's; the reason I had 3 is, the first two physically came apart on my '06. They replaced them OTC. I put the third one on an air rifle and that's where it sits now.

Went with a Burris after that, which I ended up not liking. Then on to Leupold. Then on to... it's a journey with optics for sure.

I have a world class TV view that was made in Taiwan I think. Its been on my 760 pump 308 since 93. Took a spike coues at 517 yards 10 years or so ago at last light. it did the trick and have had no thoughts of replacing it.
My dad runs an old 6-24x42AO or something of the sort on his 270. I don't like it one bit but he does. I try replacing it with a Vortex and he yells at me to leave his rifle alone. lol
I've since become a fan of Vortex, I know there are better optics out there, but their warranty is top notch and the people over there have been awesome to me. But an oldie but goodie Tasco is hard to pass up for the right price if I had another light recoil rifle to put one on that I don't plan on shooting long range.

Kique

If anyone has the urge for one,I have a NIB 3x12 Titan I picked up a year ago and it's still on the shelf.I have another 3x12,a 1.75x6 and a 4x Titan,all 30mm, on rifles and they seem to be great.I paid 210.00 shipped for the new one and will sell for the same.

Well,I have come to the conclusion that I just can't warm-up to the 30mm tube and the 52mm objective bell and I think it would be happier with a new forever home. I was about to post in the classifieds but I don't have a clue what's a fair price. Any help would be appreciated. Leupold type rings. Photos available.

These were made after the sale of the brand and were NOT the same scope as the original Euro Class which is amazingly tough and solid for the original money. I still use several Euro/Titans and have zero complaints. Can't say the same for Zeiss, Nikon, Pentax +.