Tasco scope

[Jester]

I bought a Diana 54 today and it came with a Tasco 6-24x40mm scope.
I have been told by several people that these guns are notorious for wrecking scopes so I am worried that I am going to have problems.

Where can I find out about this scope and does anyone know if it will withstand the punishmeant?

Someone at the airgun show today said that there are only a few (expensive) scopes that would be ok for the high power Dianas.

Thanks

[sniper]

Diana 54 should be recoilles, unlike the 48 & 52. Perhaps it should be ok with any scope.

[Jester]

The Diana 54 is "recoiless" because the (entire) action slides on rails in the stock. Since the scope is still mounted on the action, from what I understand, it still endures the same amount of kick as on the Diana 48 or 52.

[canshooter]

This website doesnt mention the scope but It has a wealth of information.

http://www.eddiecolwell.tzo.com/RWS-54.htm

This is a clip from the Straighshooters website:

Step 2 - Select your scope
The RWS Model 54 is a heavy recoil gun. You must use a heavy recoil scope.
All scope tubes have 1" or 30mm diameters.
Note: If you choose a 30mm scope, make sure you choose a 30mm mount.
Scope Model

Price
Bushnell Legend 5-15x40 Mil Dot

$209.00
Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12x40

$275.00
Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40

$299.00
Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x40

$375.00
Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x50

$445.00
Leupold 3-9x33 EFR

$349.99
Leupold 6.5-20x40 EFR

$599.99
Leupold 6.5-20x40 EFR Target Dot

$649.99
Sightron 3.5-10x44 Mil-Dot Side Wheel

$650.00
Sightron 4-16x42 Mil Dot

$415.00
Swift Premier 3-9x40

$135.00
Swift Premier 4-12x40

$149.00
Swift Premier 6.5-20x44

$175.00
Weaver Grand Slam 6-20x40

$375.00
Weaver V16 4-16x42

$329.00

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Step 3 - Select your mount
All the mounts shown are hand-picked to work with this rifle.
All mounts are for 1" scope tubes.
1 Piece Adjustable Medium
B-Square AA 1 Piece Adj (17101)

$49.95

[TCooper]

Maybe phone or e-mail Tasco to ask if the scope is airgun rated.

Todd

[razpizdiay]

there is a bushnel sportsman nscope rated for airguns in lebaron, it may not be the best, but its only 84.99 with rings. 3-9x32. its also nice becase its paralax adjustment has more dividings than any rifle scope.

[jag]

The Tasco , will shatter in time . It will not hold up on the 54 . I have 1.77 54 with custom tune on it . I have weaver v16 on it for long range , and Maccari 4X for short range .

Your safest bet , would be to buy the Bushnell legend .

I was going to go to the show, but Had a family tragedy . I was going to bring the 54

[jezX]

i have a cheep tasco 3-9-40 on my hatsan m60 with a heavy spring . and it is still good .my gun ... i beleave kicks more then any airgun on earth but the scope hold up . 6-24x is a hell of a scope to have on a springer . i'd get a cheap one and not chance breaking it. call tasco and see what they say . might even replace it if it gets f'd^