Reticle question

[CDF]

OK guys, long story short.
Went out today to pick up a cheap 9mm plinker and came home with a 308..... so much for cheap plinking.

My question is not about whether this japanese scope (70's or 80's) is a decent scope but instead about the reticle itself.
I have owned and used a ton of different scopes but I haven't seen a reticle like this before.
I am trying to determine if this scope croaked from being punished by sitting atop a 280 or whether the reticle should be like this.
This rifle was left to me but I've never shot it so the reticle was like this before I ever received it. There is no signs of external impact- the scope looks like new.
There is no reticle movement that I can see and it appears to stay in place.

I don't want to waste money purchasing a mount for a 1" tube unless somebody has seen this reticle before and can confirm it isn't a problem with the scope.
Thanks.


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[Charlie]

If the lower horizontal line was some kind of longer range setting (just a guess), you could shoot it at 100 yds. using the upper first then the lower and if looked like a longer range setting (150, 200, etc.) you could put up a target at whatever distance you though it was, and shoot it again. Just a thought. (just get some cheap rings initially until you make an evaluation)

 

[Younggun]

Seen it in a lot of the weaver "K" models.

 

[CDF]

Thanks guys.
I think this may have been a 1st generation bullet drop scale or something.
The power adjustment ring has a window with some yardage (I assume) readings.
I've never owned a scope more than about 15 years old and I've never seen this.

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[Dawico]

I haven't seen that either. Interesting.

 

[Younggun]

Is that a Tasco?

 

[CDF]

Is that a Tasco?

Yes it is.
Not exactly my 1st choice for the new rifle but at least the scope is paid for.
It does seem very solid and the finish is way nicer than most new scopes.

 

[Younggun]

There is nothing wrong with the scope (from what can be seen at least).

The dual reticles are for estimating range.

Example for White tail deer. You adjust the magnification until the body of the deer, bottom of belly to its back, is in those two lines, then look at the top and find where it says deer. The number shown is the approximate distance.

The elevation turret is caliber and bullet weight specific. You adjust it to the range you found via the reticle and it should compensate for the bullet drop.

They are not extremely durable, but should last OK if not abused.

 

[CDF]

Younggun,

I appreciate the specific information. I found it very helpful.
Thank you.

 

[Younggun]

That makes me 1/19769.

 

[CDF]

That makes me 1/19769.

Gotta start somewhere.

I wasn't going to dismiss this scope simply because it was a Tasco after looking through it. I don't know what the light transmission rating is but it seems every bit as bright and sharp as my more costly optics.

I will give it a try and see how it goes.

 

[itchin]

Is that tasco made in japan?

 

[CDF]

Is that tasco made in japan?

Correct.

 

[itchin]

Cool. I believe the Japanese tasco scopes are much better quality than the.Chinese piece of shit scopes they make now a days.