Never wanted nor owned one. They seemed to have the reputation of producing minute-of-barn-door accuracy. But at $600 it might possibly be worthwhile as a flipper. So what's so offensive about a Tasco? I have several, they are as good as anyone else's. I had a Tasco variable varmint scope on my .220 Swift FN, it performed fully satisfactorily for many years. Sharp as a tack and very consistent adjustments.