Hw 30 few observations

[MartynB]

My favourite scope at present although can find nothing published about is an old japanese tasco 4x32 ao, anyone else have experience of?

I had several of the same model back in the day (mid 80's) and managed to buy a boxed one from a member on here which looks totally unused and has everything in the box it came with

[Mach 1.5]

They did the tasco 4 x 32 FM in the early 80's then this changed around 1985 to the tasco AG range. Only real difference was the target turrets on the AG model. Mach 1.5

[TonyL]

Yep, before I bought my first 30S in 2010 I had noticed the love for this super little rifle in the USA and deduced that there must be something very special about them to cause that sort of interest when they enjoy no power limits. And how right they are. I now have four of them.

I prefer smaller scopes on most of my rifles. But especially so on the dimunitive and lightweight little 30. And a 32mm objective is the largest mine will ever wear.

[TonyL]

Some of the older Nikko Silver or Gold Crowns would suit very well, too.

And do Weihrauch themselves not market a nice basic 4x32, also?

[Portzy]

And do Weihrauch themselves not market a nice basic 4x32, also?

Yes, I have a couple that came with my 30s kit versions. They are generic 4x32's to be fair and look to be along the lines of Mountmaster or Richer-Optic, maybe all from the same factory? A nice touch though, I think?, is that HW have had fitted a silver trim ring embellishment akin to Leupold's gold ring which if I am not mistaken brings the parallax/focus into roughly 20/25 yards or so.

[Mach 1.5]

As Tony L mentioned. HW do a nice 4 x 32 at the moment. Pa, target turrets, mil dot but try and get one. Mach 1.5

[Damned 69]

Mach 1.5, the tasco I have is the fm version - with strange rubber adjustment caps. I have also tried one of the compact smk 4x32 midot scopes which is reasonable for the short distances I shot the 30s and looks 'right', however it lacks the clarity given by the tasco. Was the fm classed as a good scope back in the day?

[I. J.]

Was the fm classed as a good scope back in the day?

Yes.
This is a copy of an advert in AGW, May 89. Compare the prices of the Tasco FM scopes to the rifles. Tasco 4 x 40 AG FM £83.90. BSA Mercury £71.50. ASI Superscope 4x40 £39.95.