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Title: Opinions on Barska Scopes
Post by: KillBilly on December 11, 2009, 05:40:55 AM

I have found a Barska Rifle scope that I could get a very good deal on. Less than $100. The problem is that I know nothing about them. I was told by the seller that they rank up with Leupold. I don't know the exact model number but it is a 10-40 or 42 power illuminated reticle and 30mm tube. It looks to be in excellent shape.  Good sound opinions please....

Title: Re: Opinions on Barska Scopes
Post by: ICEMAN on December 11, 2009, 06:09:44 AM

Al, I have a barska binoc I keep in the truck as a loaner....not the best gear in my opinion...but hey, folks have shot great animals with far worse optics...

Miles, your roaming cursor pointer thingy is highly irritating. Bet you knew that.... :chuckle:

Title: Re: Opinions on Barska Scopes
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 11, 2009, 11:36:16 PM

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I was told by the seller that they rank up with Leupold.

Well, don't trust that particular salesman. They don't rank even close to a Leupold, Nikon, Bushnell/Buris, Jap/American made.

They are not bright at all. I have a 6-24x50 on a target .22 but I would not put one of their scopes on a quality hunting rifle at all. I had a Barska red dot on a rimfire gun for part of a Bullseye season. It didn't last.

-Steve

Title: Re: Opinions on Barska Scopes
Post by: Mookie on December 13, 2009, 04:55:00 AM

I need a pooping on barska smiley.

I have had them, just as bad as bsa, kept losing zero and so did the second one. Got a Bushnell Legend for my 22 after that, not a problem since.

If you are looking for a decent high power low cost scope, try Mueller or Nikko. I have had both and for the cost have great optics. Not going to be a Nikon or Burris, maybe a step under, but they have a good following.

Title: Re: Opinions on Barska Scopes
Post by: Intruder on December 14, 2009, 09:46:24 AM

Pretty low end stuff.... not worth buttin anything but a 22 or air rifle IMO.  Not even close to what the guy is claiming. 

Check out the closeout Vortex Crossfires for 100 bucks.  Way better glass, warrenty, etc.