30-6 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 I have an old Tasco Golden Antler TV view scope fixed 4x40 which I believe is set to 100 yds parallax. Would this be suitable for use on a sub 12 ft/ lb .22 PCP ? I want to set up a dedicated ratting shooting rig with a scope mounted lamp, so probably 12 yds ish zero. It's just sitting there doing nothing, and the thick posts of the reticle are easy to see using a low powered red lamp. Or would parallax be an issue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 You will just have to try it and see if it will be in focus at the range you want to use it. At 4 power the range should be fairly generous. Cut a few sticks and put them at 2yrd spaces from 5yrds upwards, then with scope nice and steady check which sticks are in focus. I have two or three old 4 power scopes and they all differ a bit but not critical, however I find with a lamp it does need to be clear. I would make a guess that it should work fine. I know my Airmax variable minimum setting of 4 power will give good results down to about 5yrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Used to have the 3-9x40 golden antler tv view on a bsa superstar and never had problems on lower zoom. Lasted 20 years. Good scopes. Should be fine. Ignore last night's comments, I didn't read it right. Too much vimto... Edited January 10, 2021 by strimmer_13 Drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Some scopes can be adjusted - if the front ring of the scope can be removed then the lens inside can be altered . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 I used a red dot on an AA S200 for many years of ratting. Zeroed at 10/25 yards worked well for me in .22. Much faster acquire and shoot than with a scope as you can keep both eyes open. As my eyesight deteriorated with age I eventually had to switch to a scope so if you still have good eyesight would be worth considering. If you do go red dot be mindful that some of the cheap ones do not have an adjustment on the brightness low enough for use in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hello, have you checked it is 100 yards ? seem a long distance for the 4x40, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, have you checked it is 100 yards ? seem a long distance for the 4x40, ? Hello, doing a search you maybe right on 100 yards, I would just try it and if not ideal buy a Hawke 3x9x40 with same reticule as the Tasco, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, have you checked it is 100 yards ? seem a long distance for the 4x40, ? I think most low end (price not quality) are set at 100yrds but being low mangnification I do not think it will be noticeable, should work fine. At the end of the day not rocket science to try it and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just now, Walker570 said: I think most low end (price not quality) are set at 100yrds but being low mangnification I do not think it will be noticeable, should work fine. At the end of the day not rocket science to try it and see. Hello, I agree, give the Tasco a try, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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