I have a nikon prostaff 3-9x50 on my 300 win mag but not really pleased with it and i found this Barska 8-32x50 and was just wondering if anyone has heard anything about them or not cause i dont wanna buy it and then it turn out to be a p.o.s.
Rifle Scopes Has anybody heard of Barska optics
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Re: Has anybody heard of Barska optics
Cause see im am lookin for a new scope that is going to get me more up close and personnal tht what i have now without spending my life saving. What i mean by that is i hunt alot of hilines on my deer lease and want them to appear closer. So any suggestions would help.
Cause see im am lookin for a new scope that is going to get me more up close and personnal tht what i have now without spending my life saving. What i mean by that is i hunt alot of hilines on my deer lease and want them to appear closer. So any suggestions would help.
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Had a 6-24 I got on a gun trade. Springs were broke wouldn't hold a zero. Send it to the factory they sent me a new one and I sold it. Optics glass is fuzzy and the overall feel is cheap. I made a vow to myself I'd never buy another. Remember if it's a 8-32 it should be over $600 at least. Just my .02 buy quality not magnification
Had a 6-24 I got on a gun trade. Springs were broke wouldn't hold a zero. Send it to the factory they sent me a new one and I sold it. Optics glass is fuzzy and the overall feel is cheap. I made a vow to myself I'd never buy another. Remember if it's a 8-32 it should be over $600 at least. Just my .02 buy quality not magnification
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I heard that but Im also lookin for a scope that comes with a sun shade because im not sure if i can get one for the scope i have at this time unless there is some way of doing that?????
I heard that but Im also lookin for a scope that comes with a sun shade because im not sure if i can get one for the scope i have at this time unless there is some way of doing that?????
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I haven't looked through their scopes, but I contemplated buying a pair of their 10x42 binos...until I looked through them at the Cabela's Store. The glass was absolutely horrible.
I haven't looked through their scopes, but I contemplated buying a pair of their 10x42 binos...until I looked through them at the Cabela's Store. The glass was absolutely horrible.
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I have their Red Dot mounted on a Ruger 10/22. It's not bad - but I'm concerned about its reliability, even with such a small recoil.
I also have Barska spotting scope - and the optics isn't very bright.
You'd probably be better off buying a decent scope and springing for a sun shade yourself!
I have their Red Dot mounted on a Ruger 10/22. It's not bad - but I'm concerned about its reliability, even with such a small recoil.
I also have Barska spotting scope - and the optics isn't very bright.
You'd probably be better off buying a decent scope and springing for a sun shade yourself!
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I heard Barska's are almost as good as the Countersniper.
Seriously, pony up the 3 bills for a nikon buckmaster 4.5-14, I have a Millet TRS-1 that I am very pleased with, though others have not been pleased with thiers. I also have a Mueller Tac-2 3-10 that is an excellent scope and can be had for about 270, you can make long shots with ten power, providing the glass is good, which it is in the tac 2.
Another option is the Vortex diamondback series.
I heard Barska's are almost as good as the Countersniper.
Seriously, pony up the 3 bills for a nikon buckmaster 4.5-14, I have a Millet TRS-1 that I am very pleased with, though others have not been pleased with thiers. I also have a Mueller Tac-2 3-10 that is an excellent scope and can be had for about 270, you can make long shots with ten power, providing the glass is good, which it is in the tac 2.
Another option is the Vortex diamondback series.
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Sheww! I see this one getting mean! Stay away from them, they're JUNK! If you want a good budget optic, try a Millett TRS-1.
Sheww! I see this one getting mean! Stay away from them, they're JUNK! If you want a good budget optic, try a Millett TRS-1.
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Barfa optics. The optic will eventually barf up its internals. On a 300win...it wouldnt take no time.
Barfa optics. The optic will eventually barf up its internals. On a 300win...it wouldnt take no time.
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try that $99 vortex if you want to spend that little on a scope.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1395751#Post1395751
try that $99 vortex if you want to spend that little on a scope.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1395751#Post1395751
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look @ sightron s1 , s11 and nikon buckmasters . both very good optics for the money . good quality will help you more than hi power .
look @ sightron s1 , s11 and nikon buckmasters . both very good optics for the money . good quality will help you more than hi power .
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note; you get what you pay for. with very few exeptions in optics . you have to decide how much you want to pony up .
note; you get what you pay for. with very few exeptions in optics . you have to decide how much you want to pony up .
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Buy a sightron or a vortex, its not fun spending money when your budget is slim, but its a helluva lot better when you only have to spend it once
SERIOUSLY though, all those scopes that look too good to be true (IE;Barfska,BSA,NcStar,ECT...) ARE!
Hope I could help,
Steve
Buy a sightron or a vortex, its not fun spending money when your budget is slim, but its a helluva lot better when you only have to spend it once
SERIOUSLY though, all those scopes that look too good to be true (IE;Barfska,BSA,NcStar,ECT...) ARE!
Hope I could help,
Steve
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I tryed one some years back on one of my 22's . Royal P.O.S. ! Looked really good but seamed everytime I went to shoot it it was not zeroed . I could get it zeroed and change power up or down and P.O.I. would change . Got so frustrated trying to make a no end scope perform like a high end scope I finally took it of an threw it in the trash. Be warned they are not what they seam to be.
Do some looking around this site . There's tons of information here. Spend some time reading up on different scopes that are recommended. You can have a nice one with out spending thousands .
I tryed one some years back on one of my 22's . Royal P.O.S. ! Looked really good but seamed everytime I went to shoot it it was not zeroed . I could get it zeroed and change power up or down and P.O.I. would change . Got so frustrated trying to make a no end scope perform like a high end scope I finally took it of an threw it in the trash. Be warned they are not what they seam to be.
Do some looking around this site . There's tons of information here. Spend some time reading up on different scopes that are recommended. You can have a nice one with out spending thousands .
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Thanks for all the info i think im gonna check out that vortex scope and prolly order it.
Thanks for all the info i think im gonna check out that vortex scope and prolly order it.
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Just ordered 5 of the Vortex last friday(3 for myself & 2 for a friend) & went to order another yesterday and they were sold out. It says that back orders are accepted with a delivery date of April/May. I thought they were discountinued, so i dont know if they will be available or not. Well atleast i got 3 of them. A friend of mine has 4 of them & they seem to be a great scope for the money and if they become available i will purchase a few more.
Oh and by the way stay away from the Barska's, they're not kidding when they call them junk! Been there done that on a 10/22 build. A total waste of money.
Just ordered 5 of the Vortex last friday(3 for myself & 2 for a friend) & went to order another yesterday and they were sold out. It says that back orders are accepted with a delivery date of April/May. I thought they were discountinued, so i dont know if they will be available or not. Well atleast i got 3 of them. A friend of mine has 4 of them & they seem to be a great scope for the money and if they become available i will purchase a few more.
Oh and by the way stay away from the Barska's, they're not kidding when they call them junk! Been there done that on a 10/22 build. A total waste of money.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tikka300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cause see im am lookin for a new scope that is going to get me more up close and personnal tht what i have now without spending my life saving. What i mean by that is i hunt alot of hilines on my deer lease and want them to appear closer. So any suggestions would help. </div></div>
The deer you are hunting recommend the Barska.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tikka300wm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cause see im am lookin for a new scope that is going to get me more up close and personnal tht what i have now without spending my life saving. What i mean by that is i hunt alot of hilines on my deer lease and want them to appear closer. So any suggestions would help. </div></div>
The deer you are hunting recommend the Barska.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shankster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The deer you are hunting recommend the Barska. </div></div>
funny
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: donshaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I really like my Millett lrs-1 400-500 </div></div>
how do you like the rings? thats the only negative ive heard so far was they were way too high
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shankster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The deer you are hunting recommend the Barska. </div></div>
funny
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: donshaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I really like my Millett lrs-1 400-500 </div></div>
how do you like the rings? thats the only negative ive heard so far was they were way too high
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Konus M30 would be a much better scope for the money vs. a Barska.
Konus M30 would be a much better scope for the money vs. a Barska.
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The Millett TRS-1 is a 30mm tube. The LRS-1 is a 35mm tube and comes with 35mm rings. Its also HUGE! (56mm obj. and 18" long, over 22" with shade) It also weighs in @ about 2.5 lbs. I'm not saying that it isn't a good scope, it just might be a little cumbersome for a hunting scope. I bought the TRS-1, paid just under $300, and I'm happy with it so far. The TRS is a 4-16 power. If youre looking for more power, the Buck Gold is available in a 6-25x56 with a 30mm tube for about $380.
The Millett TRS-1 is a 30mm tube. The LRS-1 is a 35mm tube and comes with 35mm rings. Its also HUGE! (56mm obj. and 18" long, over 22" with shade) It also weighs in @ about 2.5 lbs. I'm not saying that it isn't a good scope, it just might be a little cumbersome for a hunting scope. I bought the TRS-1, paid just under $300, and I'm happy with it so far. The TRS is a 4-16 power. If youre looking for more power, the Buck Gold is available in a 6-25x56 with a 30mm tube for about $380.
