Strange Tasco scope

JABS

I just bought an old (25-30 years) Rem 700 VS with a strange tasco 6-18x40mm. The scope (tasco # 705) is 23 inches long and the front ring is mounted on a recoil spring. Does someone on the forum already use one of these scope? What kind of accuracy can i expect of it? Is it comparable with the modern scope or is it simply obsolete? Any information would be appreciate. Thanks

Mobuck

The general scope design you describe is a target type from several years back. A lot of these used external adjustments on the mounts and the spring on the outside of the tube was a recoil buffer. I'm not familiar with that particular model.

Mobuck

JABS

Thanks Mobuck. The scope documentation is dated 1971 and the adjustments are effectively outside . When you mentionned "A lot of these used external adjustment.." does it means that 30 years ago it was a common design for target scope? I did not find any on aunction sites. Do you think it is because they are rare or simply because they have been replace by more modern "better" scope? Finally, do you think is has a collector value?

Mobuck

In fact, most of the high quality "target" scopes used the external adjustments and buffer spring design.

Mobuck

groundhog devastation

Jabs, Have been shooting BR and working on rifles for about 30 years. Just a couple weeks ago I stopped at a gunshop in the area and the guy had bought a bunch of scopes from an estate. 1 was a 20-power Tasco Target scope with external adjusments! I had never seen one!! Took it outside and tried it out and it was clear at all distances (25ft-500yds) Some of the factory rifles in the 70s had "target blocks" supplied that took the place of the rear sight. You could mount a "Target Scope" on the blocks and use the external adjustments. Ruger is the company that I remember doing this the most with. Especially on No.1s and Varmint Models. GHD

He Dog

Interestingly, The No. 705 6-18x40mm variable target scope is not listed in Stroebel's "Old Rifle Scopes" but is shown in a reproduced 1971 ad. The ad, from S.G.G. Inc., in Miami (ask for Edna) shows it regularly $149.95 on sale for $65.95. Since it is not listed I have no value. Other scopes from the period range from $20-$100, but I am guessing this one might fetch a bit more from a collector.

Guns & Glass

Scope was a combination of features fom Unertl, and Bausch & Lomb Balvar series. Common scope in it's day, many target scopes used external adjustments because they were much more accurate than internals. Plus easier to seal.

Value has dropped due to Tasco's demise. If in VG condition, no glass yellowing, or graying value would range from $100-140 realistically.

Happy Bullet Holes!

JABS

Thanks everyboy.
Now i have to see what i can do with it