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Rifle Scopes Barska Swat series scopes

#5
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wreck</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: remau308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No...NO SIR, trolls will not be fed.... </div></div>
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Barska and Counter Sniper optics are to be avoided. You will get a beating like a red headed step child using those brand names here.

There are suitable optics for your use that are reasonably priced. I see you're from Canada. It will depend what is available to you, but Barska is not a brand that's suitable.
 
#6
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

Ilya Koshkin is the resident SME on scopes and optics around here. He does very objective and unbiased reviews. He outright ripped the Barska SWAT apart, which really speaks to the outrageously poor quality of that scope.
Read it for yourself, and absorb as good advice to be followed.

http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php?opti...ws&Itemid=4
 
#7
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<span style="color: #FF0000">Riflescopes: Barska/Leapers/BSA/NC Star etc

Written by ILya Koshkin
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 16:57

Life is too short to be using these.



Stay away.</span>
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#8
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wreck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">so i was bored and am looking for a new scope does anyone know if Barska 10-40x50 IR SWAT Sniper Scope is any good for target/hunting. range from 100-900 yards?</div></div> if you are looking at that level of optic I have to ask - what are you shooting? TAC OPS Kilo
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#10
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FLIGHT762</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Barska and Counter Sniper optics are to be avoided. You will get a beating like a red headed step child using those brand names here.</div></div>

Shouldn't Osprey be one of those brand names as well?
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#12
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daybreak1199</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The above mentioned scopes are specifically designed for the following (shhhh, secret squirrel tier 0 operators) applications.
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lol i get it
 
#16
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Twitch2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">223 at 900 yds? </div></div>

That's the only thing you read? Lol we compete at 1000 yards with .223. It's not ideal to do it with an AR platform, but it's not that difficult.
 
#17
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

223 can make 1k depending on where you are, how long your barrel is and how much varget you can put behind an 80smk.

FWIW for 300 and less I'd probably get a 10X super sniper or bushnell but I have no idea what sort of scope availability or prices you have going in Canuckistan.
 
#18
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Twitch2120</div><div class="ubbcode-body">223 at 900 yds? </div></div>I shoot a 20" .223 with 75amax's to 1k and beyond quite regularly in the right conditions, that is to say it can be done.

However, to the op; a cheap scope like the barfska mounted on, beside, or near a "cheap" .223 , would be better suited as a leg on my 1k target stand rather than lobbing shots at it.
 
#20
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

Im gonna have to cast another "no" vote. I had a barska a few years back, what a horrendous pos! Wouldnt hold proper zero on a .223, and glass quality was super low...for the money id agree with gstaylorg and check the b/s/t or even swfa's samplelist.

-shooter
 
#21
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

Get an NV mount, and mount the Barska behind the CounterSniper. The CS already has double mil-dots, so now you'll be able to range while you range while you range for your SWAT Counter Sniping operations.

In all seriousness though, 10x will get you to 1k, so +1 for the SuperSniper- although now the name seems kinda derp-y as well it's at a higher quality level.

B.W.
 
#22
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

A paper towel roll, painted black, with pube reticle, rubber-banded to your rifle would be a better use of resources than a Barska SWAT.

If on a tight budget, SWFA SS10X, $300 (if they ship to Canada), it'll shoot much better than you and will get you to 900 yards. Mechanicals are very reliable, glass is adequate.

Or, for $100, I'll sell you the paper towel scope.
 
#23
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rancid Coolaid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A paper towel roll, painted black, with pube reticle, rubber-banded to your rifle would be a better use of resources than a Barska SWAT. </div></div>

couldn't have said it better myself. and i'm sitting her almost rolling!!!

also, i forgot to add my vote: at that price range why not look into a Vortex Viper non-pst or like Rancid said, the SWFA's? I heard they're great.
 
#24
Re: Barska Swat series scopes

I detect a distinct dislike like of Barfka scopes. Maybe I am wrong they sure look good in the dealers display case and would make very nice wall hangers.
 
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