The Hitman
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This Manufacturer Make A Good Scopes?
Anybody Knows Barska Scopes?
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Mannlicher
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Nope. Mostly cheap junk.
Whether they are "good" or not is subjective. It begs the question, "Good enough for what purpose?"
If you *need* the best construction, the *best* optical quality, and the *best* features, then, no, they are not for you. I have a pair of Barska compact binoculars that are fine for the uses I need, such as sporting events, etc. Would I choose them if I was scouting enemy positions at twilight? No.
I'm going to pay about 100 bucks for a 15X Barska spotting scope. There is absolutely no reason why I would need to spend more for the range use for which it is planned.
Part of the reason they are inexpensive is that they are made in China. I have found many Chinese imported products to be reasonable quality for the price. Keep in mind that computer technology has made the grinding of "good" optical elements possible at lower cost than in the past. Just as CNC machines have reduced the production cost of complex machined parts.
If you are wanting a scope for the most demanding of tasks and conditions, then you will likely have to spend more than what a Barska costs.
K
If you *need* the best construction, the *best* optical quality, and the *best* features, then, no, they are not for you. I have a pair of Barska compact binoculars that are fine for the uses I need, such as sporting events, etc. Would I choose them if I was scouting enemy positions at twilight? No.
I'm going to pay about 100 bucks for a 15X Barska spotting scope. There is absolutely no reason why I would need to spend more for the range use for which it is planned.
Part of the reason they are inexpensive is that they are made in China. I have found many Chinese imported products to be reasonable quality for the price. Keep in mind that computer technology has made the grinding of "good" optical elements possible at lower cost than in the past. Just as CNC machines have reduced the production cost of complex machined parts.
If you are wanting a scope for the most demanding of tasks and conditions, then you will likely have to spend more than what a Barska costs.
K
BulletFan
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RANGE REPORT TELLS ALL
Do search for my range report on my new Barska SWAT 10-40X 50mm scope. Just type BARSKA SWAT and it should pull up...I love my scope, I can see everything I need to and it holds zero just fine.
Matt
Do search for my range report on my new Barska SWAT 10-40X 50mm scope. Just type BARSKA SWAT and it should pull up...I love my scope, I can see everything I need to and it holds zero just fine.
Matt
I've looked at them, and will probably use one on my next project, or maybe to replace an existing unit. While they are inexpensive, they seem to be of reasonable quality, and a couple of people I know that are using them are happy with theirs. I've used Tascos for years w/ no problems, and these seem to be the "new Tasco".
Now, I agree that they aren't as good as a high-end scope, especially under low light conditions etc. But for many of us, inexpensive scopes perform more than adequately for most purposes.
Now, I agree that they aren't as good as a high-end scope, especially under low light conditions etc. But for many of us, inexpensive scopes perform more than adequately for most purposes.
joab
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Scopes no but I have a pair of binoculars made by Barska.
They remind me of Tasco.
Probably not good enough for extreme service but more than adequate for my purposes
They remind me of Tasco.
Probably not good enough for extreme service but more than adequate for my purposes
i was pretty excited after reading the range report above the day he wrote it.
then last week i got to look through one at my local gun shop. you can DEFINITELY tell a huge difference in quality in the glass. i was very disappointed.
the scope is still worth $120 or so depending on what you're going to do with it. it'd be a heckuva youth scope, or for training, etc.
then last week i got to look through one at my local gun shop. you can DEFINITELY tell a huge difference in quality in the glass. i was very disappointed.
the scope is still worth $120 or so depending on what you're going to do with it. it'd be a heckuva youth scope, or for training, etc.
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