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Posted: 6/28/2025 2:38:05 PM EDT
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Same as I explained in my other post- the in-laws moved into assisted living this week, and MrsTAP and I have started consolidating and relocating things. We secured the firearms yesterday, and among them was this: Voere Titan II .30-06 with set triggers with Tasco 4-12 scope I'm a black rifle guy, but this thing is beautiful- but somewhat heavy. I found online that some have a date code on the barrel, but I cannot find one. I also read that magazines for it are very difficult to find- it has one in it, and a second still in the plastic. He recalls nothing about when or where or how much or anything about his firearms, except this was his main hunting rifle and the only one of his that I've fired since marrying his daughter. Can anyone tell me anything I should know? Thanks! Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: I have mixed feelings about the tasco , I see how you might want to keep it for old times sake but the gun is going to be more capable with better glass . Then again I am a optics snob Get a decent scope and see the difference. |
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Quoted: Not an optics snob but agree that the Tasco scope seriously hinders it. Get a decent scope and see the difference. Quoted: Quoted: I have mixed feelings about the tasco , I see how you might want to keep it for old times sake but the gun is going to be more capable with better glass . Then again I am a optics snob Get a decent scope and see the difference. I kinda am an optics snob, so yeah- he went cheap on almost all the optics even though some of the rifles are nice. |
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Quoted: No a 4×12 guy but if scope is older (Jap made) its probably GTG. Quality on the older Tasco scopes was pretty good. That being said if I were keeping it would put a 2×5 or 2×8 of some kind on it. Voere makes a good product. Thank you for mentioning that- yes, it is an older Japanese made one. The Attached File |
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Quoted: The Japanese Tasco scopes are definitely NOT junk. I would shoot it and see how it performs before you change it out. Newer doesn't always mean better. Nice rifle. Quoted: The Japanese Tasco scopes are definitely NOT junk. I would shoot it and see how it performs before you change it out. Newer doesn't always mean better. Nice rifle. Quoted: I have to agree with the others, if it's an older Japanese made Tasco, they aren't a bad scope, definitely way above the made in China stuff of more recent Tasco scopes. The very earliest Japanese Tasco scopes will be marked "B&L" in an oval. The mark for Bausch & Lomb, some of the best scopes at the time, these Tasco's were made in the same facility. Later Japanese Tasco scopes do not have this mark, but the lenses were still made by B&L. The only thing better about modern scopes is lens coatings. The lenses were as good as almost everything made today. Tasco was one of the first to move to Chinese made and their reputation went with that move. The "World Class" production did remain in Japan a bit longer but eventually also ended up in China after a couple other stops in Asia. |
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Quoted: No a 4 12 guy but if scope is older (Jap made) its probably GTG. Quality on the older Tasco scopes was pretty good. That being said if I were keeping it would put a 2 5 or 2 8 of some kind on it. Voere makes a good product. |
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Quoted: Tasco and Bushnell scopes have put a lot of meat in the freezer for decades. Quoted: Quoted: No a 4 12 guy but if scope is older (Jap made) its probably GTG. Quality on the older Tasco scopes was pretty good. That being said if I were keeping it would put a 2 5 or 2 8 of some kind on it. Voere makes a good product. Some older Bushnell scopes will also have the B&L in Oval as described in my post above. I am sure there is a story about Tasco and Bushnell contracting B&L for production but I have never come across it. |
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The very earliest Japanese Tasco scopes will be marked "B&L" in an oval. The mark for Bausch & Lomb, some of the best scopes at the time, these Tasco's were made in the same facility. Later Japanese Tasco scopes do not have this mark, but the lenses were still made by B&L. The only thing better about modern scopes is lens coatings. The lenses were as good as almost everything made today. Mid-generation Japanese Tasco it seems... Attached File Attached File |
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Scope made under license from Redfield 3161716 corresponds to a U.S. patent issued on December 15, 1964, titled "Variable Power Riflescope with Tilting Reticle and Erector Tube." It was invented by Donald J. Burris and John L. Maulbetsch and assigned to the Redfield Gun Sight Company. The patent describes a riflescope design with a mechanism for adjusting the power (magnification) by tilting the reticle and erector tube, improving optical performance. Key details include: Filing Date: February 19, 1962 Application Number: US17392262A Primary Class: 356/247 (Optical Systems and Elements) Other Classes: 42/122 (Sights), 359/422, 359/428 (Optical: Telescopes) International Class: G02B23/14 (Telescopes) |
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Ha, found the original receipt! Attached File That $430 in 1981 is over $1,500 today, even using the official (lowballed) inflation numbers. Wow! |
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And that's pretty good for an off-the-rack hunting rifle: Attached File |
| I had a Voere Voehrenbach Titan II in .243. Quality German crafted firearm OP I'd hang on to it. Here's a link to Voer https://voere.com/en/ |
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Quoted: I had a Voere Voehrenbach Titan II in .243. Quality German crafted firearm OP I'd hang on to it. Here's a link to Voer https://voere.com/en/ Agreed, thanks. Of the 7 firearms we've found, this is Keeper #1 for me. |
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Quoted: You're probably right- recommend one plz! Look for an Austrian Khales hunting scope in relatively low power. Kahles Helia CL 2-7x36 with German #4 reticle comes to mind. Your rifle is Austrian. I have one and the resolving power and clarity are astounding. Extremely good low light performance. There are few hunting situations where you need more than 7x unless you are shooting out West across canyons. The 2-7x36 is light weight, compact and extremely rugged. If your in a Western state where longer shots are needed and those set triggers are useful, maybe the same scope but in a higher magnification range. Kahles is the sister company of Swarovski, under common ownership but operated independently. |
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