Reviews & Ratings for Vector Optics Taurus 3-18x50mm Rifle Scope — 2 reviews — Page 1

I purchased this scope for a new Benjamin Kratos .22cal.. While I researched scopes I had a sixty dollar Centerpoint mounted and I was really disappointed with the results at 45 yards in what I believed to be great gun. Staying in the six inch target was about the best I could get.
I settled on the Taurus for the it's combination of specs (Eye Relief a large factor), features, reviews, and price. It's always about the money. After initial inspection I was really pleased with my choice. There is no slop in eye piece turrets or parallax. Glass looks impressive especially considering the price. One problem I had was mounting it. Eye relief on this scope is so long, what a problem to have. Standard mounts had me resting my check on the back edge of the comb for a full picture. Supplied rings are plenty good to use, unlike some rings supplied with other scopes, they just didn't work with the limited rail space on the Kratos. A set of Hawke extension ring mounts, 2 inch size solved my problem. The loops set nearly center on both tubes and the eye relief is perfect.
All I can say is I can't believe how well this scope works on my Kratos, so well in fact another will replace the scope currently on my Marauder. Forty-five yards is really almost too easy now, kinda fun to shoot a gun this accurate, I think some trick shots like Shooter 1721 are in order. One inch high metal silhouettes first shot, can put a full magazine, 12 pellets, in the one inch bull. Amazing combination, can'...
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I was so skeptical that I ran right out and gave it a go on the mule kickinnest rig that I had, fully prepared to send it right back...... It's clear, turrets work well and the eye relief is longer than most of the scopes I own. I think its actually a keeper!