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Stevan1
Does anyone know about these are they a decent quality scope for the price? I'm looking for an inexpensive scope, but don't want to buy crap.
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  • Stevan1
    Anyone have one? I am looking at a 20-60 spotting scope they produce.

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  • USMCSpeedy
    I have a couple of them that I purchased mostly because of the price. So far I am more than pleased with them for the money. I have mine mounted on both a 25-06 and 30-06 and they seem to work just fine.
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  • lpaalp
    I had one... a higher end model. An absolute POS. Reticles didn't adjust properly, wouldn't hold zero, an all round POS. I probably fired 75 rounds and endured much frustration in determining the scope was a POS. Did I mention it was a POS?
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  • tsr1965
    Just a word to the wise from a fella who has been there...

    In sporting optics, you get what you pay for. I have owned Tasco, Sommons, and Bushnell scopes...just to try. Still have them on the shelf, for someone else to try if they wish to.

    If you dont start with a Nikon Buckmaster, Burris FullField II, or Sightron SII, you are just fooling yourself, and stealing from yourself. Yes some of the lesser scopes are ok for lighter recoiling rifles, in fair weather conditions. On heavier rifles they will not hold zero, adjust to POI as needed, and fog in inclimate weather. You will just end up having to spend the money anyway for a scope that was previously listed of known good quality.

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  • 1shotcleaner
    wow you defenatly dont get what you pay for in optics thies are great as nice or better than most high end they hold a zero even on my scorching 300winmag and the little 22/250 its great i shoot 2-3 times a week at 400-600 yards and they are good the retical is a bit large but they work and for the price you can reload a few thousand rounds befor you reach the price of thoes supositly good scopes and they work in the woods also brite easy to seethrew CHEEP IN PRICE ONLY you wont be disapointed it will be the best money you ever spent and my 300 is 4268 on a crony and they are defenatly better than a nikon buckmaster also they return to zero as i move the one on my 300 alot for diffrent shooting distances and it is right on after each move up or down thats a fact dont let thies guyes fool you there good scopes that work and arent as much or more than your gun
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  • jonk
    I never personally have owned one. However I was just at a 300 yard bench rest match this weekend. Watched a gent with an M1A and Barska scope shoot a 198 out of a possible 200 with multiple X hits. 308 168gr BTHP bullet.

    Not saying that every one is good but his certainly was. I suspect that's why you see such a difference in opinion; it isn't that some of the scopes aren't great, but the quality control is probably low- one will be finished fine and be a great scope, the next not so much...
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  • quickmajik
    My opinion is not too good, i have had 2 barska products, a 3-10x50 illumintated retictle model on a remington 742 30-06 I'd bought and a 50mm red dot sight on a rimfire pistol

    The dot sight worked great until I took it hunting in the rain, then it was done for, the light stoped working. I paid like 15 bucks for it, it was supposed to be waterproof.

    The 3-10 scopes illuminator worked great, but The scope wouldnt hold a zero from one shot to the next.
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  • beantownshootah
    One problem with Barksa is that the company literally sells a gazillion different scopes of different designs, quality, and quality control.

    While I'm sure the company does put out some good scopes, lots of them aren't so good. We're talking poor image brightness, non-reproduceable adjustments, and worst of all, scopes that won't hold a zero.

    I also don't know how well they stand behind their product, which is an issue. Leupold, for example, doesn't make any bad scopes, and they'll fix/replace any bad one for free, forever.

    Barska may or may not repair/replace a bad scope, but if its a bad DESIGN, repairing/replacing it isn't going to help you since the problems will re-appear.

    So my opinion is to avoid these, if possible, and save your money for something you know will hold up.

    Remember, your time and (especially nowadays) ammo also cost money too.

    Its not just the time you take buying the scope, installing it, and zeroing it, but its also the time you spend getting the range and shooting. A bad scope can waste a lot of ammo, AND ruin your shooting day too.
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  • He Dog
    It is a crap shoot with Barska, you don't know if it will be good or not. Most are not. for the money you can do better, but better to save your nickles longer and buy one that will last the rest of your life.
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  • Stevan1
    Thanks Guys,

    I know enough to look at another brand.
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  • Stevan1
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Just a word to the wise from a fella who has been there...

    In sporting optics, you get what you pay for. I have owned Tasco, Sommons, and Bushnell scopes...just to try. Still have them on the shelf, for someone else to try if they wish to.

    If you dont start with a Nikon Buckmaster, Burris FullField II, or Sightron SII, you are just fooling yourself, and stealing from yourself. Yes some of the lesser scopes are ok for lighter recoiling rifles, in fair weather conditions. On heavier rifles they will not hold zero, adjust to POI as needed, and fog in inclimate weather. You will just end up having to spend the money anyway for a scope that was previously listed of known good quality.

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    What do you think of the Nikon Pro Staff series that Cabela's also handle. A 3-9 by 40mm. Stated it has a full lifetime Warranty.

    Thanks,
    Steve
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  • tsr1965
    quote:Originally posted by Stevan1
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Just a word to the wise from a fella who has been there...

    In sporting optics, you get what you pay for. I have owned Tasco, Sommons, and Bushnell scopes...just to try. Still have them on the shelf, for someone else to try if they wish to.

    If you dont start with a Nikon Buckmaster, Burris FullField II, or Sightron SII, you are just fooling yourself, and stealing from yourself. Yes some of the lesser scopes are ok for lighter recoiling rifles, in fair weather conditions. On heavier rifles they will not hold zero, adjust to POI as needed, and fog in inclimate weather. You will just end up having to spend the money anyway for a scope that was previously listed of known good quality.

    Best



    What do you think of the Nikon Pro Staff series that Cabela's also handle. A 3-9 by 40mm. Stated it has a full lifetime Warranty.

    Thanks,
    Steve


    You really need the next series up...the Buckmaster. I have seen problems with a prostaff on a T/C Triumph. The Burris FullField II is the preferred beginner higher quality glass. Same cost as the Buckmaster...roughly
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  • Mooseyard
    I would also recommend the Burris Fullfield II. Great scope for the money.
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