Tasco World Class 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope

by Bushnell

Product Features

• 20-60x60mm magnification
• The ultimate hunting and birding tool
• BK7 prisms, fully coated optics

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Tasco World Class 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope ASIN: B000F4C5HW The Tasco World Class 60mm Spotting Scope is an excellent value because it offers very good optical performance in a compact and affordable package. The scope itself features fully-coated optics, a rubber armored waterproof body, and a zoom eyepiece with magnification ranging from 20X up to 60X. The accessories include a light weight table-top tripod, a soft carrying case, and a durable hard shell case that will allow the rubber armored scope to stand up to years of use.

The Tasco World Class 60mm spotting scope uses a fully-coated objective lens and rugged porro-prism design for bright, clear images. At 100 yards, I can clearly focus in on a target, even when I crank the magnification up to the maximum 60X. When I use the scope for wildlife spotting, I find myself using the low power 20X magnification most of the time because it gives me the sharpest images and the widest field of view. On a recent trip to the lake I saw an Oprey with my binoculars. With the Tasco World Class 60 I was able to zoom in and watch the Osprey feeding a freshly caught fish to its chicks.

I also like the compact size and light weight of the Tasco World Class 60. At only 14 inches long and weighing less than two pounds, the Tasco 60 is light enough to use a photo tripod such as the SLIK U-9000 in the field. Like other entry level spotting scopes, the Tasco World Class 60 uses an Achromatic objective lens, which means that some false color or blue fringing becomes noticeable at magnifications of 40X or more.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of some of the binoculars and spotting scopes imported from China the last few years. The Tasco World Class 60mm spotting scope simply offers very good optical performance for a very reasonable price. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Excellent price/performance ratio
• Very good Achromatic optics
• Rubber armored waterproof design
• Lockable hard shell case included

Cons:

• Blue fringing noticeable at high power
• Limited eye relief for eyeglass wearers

Evening Grosbeaks shot at 20X	Pelicans on the lake shot at 20X
American White Pelicans shot at 20X	Osprey nest over 100 yards away shot at 20X

Product Description

World Class scopes are ideal for hunters, birders and naturalists, and include a car-mount tripod.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 8 x 6.4 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F4C5HW
• Item model number: WC206060
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,359 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, December 25, 2010

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USAE9Ret - See all my reviews

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I purchased the scope to take to the firing range but decided to try it out on the scenery and was really impressed. Even though it was a cloudy and somewhat misty day I was able to see feature more than 1000 meters away with good clarity at the 60X60 setting while holding the scope. Great buy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought it would be, January 9, 2012

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Jamieson H. Dirkes (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews
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Reading the negative reviews, I was hesitant, but once I took it out into the field, I found that the issues that people had with it, were in all actuality something that I could learn to live with. All in all, this is a pretty decent spotting scope for the money. Obviously, at 20x the field of view is great. When I zoom up at 40x, it is fairly reduced, and at 60x the field of view is very small. It really ticked me off!! But here's the rub... if you place your eye right up on the viewer, it is just fine. In half light, right before dusk, I had no problems sighting a 12" target @ 100 yards. that is why I bought the spotting scope in the first place. I hope that it holds up, as it is very light weight, and feels a bit cheap, but the body is polymer/rubber. It's supposed to be light. All in all, not too bad. Not too great, but for less than $100, it's okay.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth It, January 28, 2012

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Lorraine Hoover (Croydon, PA, US) - See all my reviews

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Just viewed our first Eagle - beautiful. The scope brought it right in. Well worth it, the included tripod is invaluable.