Are they one in the same, ? if not how do I tell the difference.
Rifle Scopes SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
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Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
Given the choice I would make sure I got one of the SWFA erra Super Snipers. Before that they are iffy. The SWFA erra scope are good to go
Given the choice I would make sure I got one of the SWFA erra Super Snipers. Before that they are iffy. The SWFA erra scope are good to go
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
SWFA bought the rights to the scope and redesigned them ...
They are not the same, one was made years ago by Tasco, the other is currently made by SWFA to a higher standard / spec.
you can tell by the name, there are several different versions of the Super Sniper out there, the new ones are definitely the best of the bunch.
SWFA bought the rights to the scope and redesigned them ...
They are not the same, one was made years ago by Tasco, the other is currently made by SWFA to a higher standard / spec.
you can tell by the name, there are several different versions of the Super Sniper out there, the new ones are definitely the best of the bunch.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
I remember the original TASCO Super Snipers: They were hit-and-miss, meaning some were good and some not-so-good, depending on when they were manufactured. I agree: The newer ones are the best of the bunch.
I remember the original TASCO Super Snipers: They were hit-and-miss, meaning some were good and some not-so-good, depending on when they were manufactured. I agree: The newer ones are the best of the bunch.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
SWFA builds them to the original spec.
Tasco's first run or two were made to spec, then they smelled a cash cow and cut corners/went cheap.
If you get the SWFA model, you are assured of a quality, to spec sample.
Just order one from the website and be done with it.
SWFA builds them to the original spec.
Tasco's first run or two were made to spec, then they smelled a cash cow and cut corners/went cheap.
If you get the SWFA model, you are assured of a quality, to spec sample.
Just order one from the website and be done with it.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
The question remains if you have no box how do you tell the difference?
The question remains if you have no box how do you tell the difference?
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
The US Army has used a bunch of the fixed 10X on some M14 DMRs.
The original Tasco had a small contract for scopes for testing.
The US Army has used a bunch of the fixed 10X on some M14 DMRs.
The original Tasco had a small contract for scopes for testing.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
http://www.opticstalk.com/swfa-ss-39x42-review-by-mike-miller_topic23715.html
http://www.opticstalk.com/swfa-ss-39x42-review-by-mike-miller_topic23715.html
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
^ Read my post in this thread............ http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3024307#Post3024307
I also would like to know where you heard that SWFA can't compare?
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^ Read my post in this thread............ http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3024307#Post3024307
I also would like to know where you heard that SWFA can't compare?
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Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
Just from die hard users of Nightforce and Leupold.I use Leupold and in my opinion they are a quality scope.I havent tried any SWFA super sniper scopes so I cant make a opinion on them.I would like to try one so I can give my opinion.
Just from die hard users of Nightforce and Leupold.I use Leupold and in my opinion they are a quality scope.I havent tried any SWFA super sniper scopes so I cant make a opinion on them.I would like to try one so I can give my opinion.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
I just sold a 4.5 x 14 x 50mm 30mm LR Leupold because of edge distortion and poor low light performance, Leupold is not the scope it once was. I went with a 4.5 x 14 x 50 Zeiss Conquest and am very pleased. From what I have seen SWFA SS 10X scope glass is at least as good as Leupold.
I just sold a 4.5 x 14 x 50mm 30mm LR Leupold because of edge distortion and poor low light performance, Leupold is not the scope it once was. I went with a 4.5 x 14 x 50 Zeiss Conquest and am very pleased. From what I have seen SWFA SS 10X scope glass is at least as good as Leupold.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
That is not really apples to apples, the Zeiss is much brighter at dusk , but for the price the SS is hard to beat.
That is not really apples to apples, the Zeiss is much brighter at dusk , but for the price the SS is hard to beat.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
On a recommendation from a member here, I bought a SS 10x42M. I'm still relatively new to LD shooting, but I was thinking of upgrading from the SS 10x42M to the 10x42HD or the Weaver 5-15x50 EMDR. I do pretty much only range shooting with my 5R. I've read that the glass is better on the 10x42HD, and reviews of the Weaver say for the money the glass is great and the added features of a variable illuminated scope makes it an awesome deal. Should I just go with the SS 10x42M I have already and spend the extra $s on range time or make an upgrade to which one?
On a recommendation from a member here, I bought a SS 10x42M. I'm still relatively new to LD shooting, but I was thinking of upgrading from the SS 10x42M to the 10x42HD or the Weaver 5-15x50 EMDR. I do pretty much only range shooting with my 5R. I've read that the glass is better on the 10x42HD, and reviews of the Weaver say for the money the glass is great and the added features of a variable illuminated scope makes it an awesome deal. Should I just go with the SS 10x42M I have already and spend the extra $s on range time or make an upgrade to which one?
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
They are made in Japan
They are made in Japan
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
That bugs me when I see items like scopes made overseas especially china and japan.I try to by American all the time when it comes to my cars and anything else.I know that there are some items that you have no chose such as electronics(tv,computers etc etc).Oh Well...
That bugs me when I see items like scopes made overseas especially china and japan.I try to by American all the time when it comes to my cars and anything else.I know that there are some items that you have no chose such as electronics(tv,computers etc etc).Oh Well...
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
The Japanese make decent optics, but yes, SWFA's scopes are overseas products. The US needs to become competitive in the world manufacturing market again.
The Japanese make decent optics, but yes, SWFA's scopes are overseas products. The US needs to become competitive in the world manufacturing market again.
Re: SWFA vs. Tasco Super Sniper
The problem with being competetive in US marketing is that we have people demanding and getting $30.00 an hour to slap a windshield or screw a door mount on a new car.
No skill involved, but they are paid like they have it.
Now here comes the war on union jobs...
The problem with being competetive in US marketing is that we have people demanding and getting $30.00 an hour to slap a windshield or screw a door mount on a new car.
No skill involved, but they are paid like they have it.
Now here comes the war on union jobs...
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