This is a review of Tauron 6-24x50 HD MIL FFP Rifle Scope PRS (SCFF-81) from Matthew Vaccaro.
I have already done a write up on the Vector Tauron 4-16 but I also needed a new high-power scope for my precision .22LR build.
This is a Savage FV-SR .22 on a Boyds wood stock that I’ve had for a long time and finally decided to upgrade the glass from an old Simmons 2-7 that was installed to a nicer target scope for the 100yd range. In comes the Vector SCFF-81 which is the Tauron Gen II HD 6- 24x50 scope.
There is already discussion on the Vector Continental model in here and I’ve been working on these longer reviews so here is one for this model which is the ‘premium’ line just below the Continental line.
I am looking for a good budget option as I mentioned in my other post that wasn’t the usual suspects from PA, Arken, or SwampFox, etc. The newly revised Tauron HD line popped up, and it looked like it had a lot of great features for the price.
The Tauron 6-24 does have the same drawbacks as the 4-16 model such as a tight eye box and some illumination bloom, but since this is installed on a precision .22LR bolt-action this should be great for a benchrest setup. The 50mm objective on this model does help with the eye box a bit compared to the 44mm on the 4-16 model. The new turrets also include a large adjustment range with plenty to dial if needed, but the reticle has enough going on IMO for a .22LR on the 100yd range I use.
Glass Quality
I compared this Vector Tauron to an Eotech VUDU 5-25 and took some photos through the scopes glass as seen below at various zoom levels:
The Eotech had more of a blue tint whereas the Tauron was more true-to-life and warmer.
Both scopes were very clear but to my surprise the Vector was keeping up with the Eotech with only minor noticeable CA at higher mag ranges on light backgrounds. The brightness of the 34mm tube on the Tauron took in plenty of light with the 50mm objective and I think helped with the clarity and brightness a lot. The newly upgraded LaREE HD glass is something worth noting on the Tauron for the price and the field of view in the images is also quite good.
The Tauron’s reticle is very thin as I mentioned in my other write-up which may or may not be an issue depending on the shooter’s preferences for benchrest style .22 shooting.
Comparison Photos
The Tauron 6-24x50 is larger than the Eotech VUDU 5-25 and is also almost 5oz heavier – but is also on average $1,000 cheaper ($249 on sale currently). Both have tall target turrets, and the click feedback was surprisingly crisper on the Tauron but it did have more play than the VUDU. The throw levers and illumination knobs also differed where the Eotech was unique and non-standard with rubber push buttons and custom machined teeth-milling compared to the Tauron’s rheostat-esque knobs and shark-fin lever. Here is a quick video comparing the sound and feel I’ve done for the first time.
Weight Comparison
The two scopes weighed on a scale about ~29oz and ~35oz for the Eotech and Tauron respectively. Again the Tauron is quite heavy next to the other offering but in this case also much longer in length as well.
Final Thoughts
For the sub-$500 category (or even sub-$300 on sale) of scopes the Vector Tauron HD SCFF-81 6-24x50 is an excellent option for a .22LR precision rifle which provides great glass for the price point and really finds its place on a bench rest or target shooting setup. If you don’t mind the weight, I think these newly revised scopes will satisfy lots of shooters who have recently been looking at other brands in this price range for .22LR setups.
