Barska Scopes??

NeonLeon · January 6, 2011, 07:14 PM

Has anyone ever used a Barska scope? I don't know much about scopes ... what makes a good one and what makes a bad one .....

SwampYankee · January 6, 2011, 08:06 PM

I have one, can't remember which model, I think I paid about $70 for it. I use it on my AR-15 with a 20" barrel. It doesn't hold zero very well. For a short time it's OK but if you put the gun away for a couple months it has to be re-zero'd. I've also got a Bushnell Elite 4200 ($300) and a Bushnell 22 Rimfire ($40) and find the quality on both of those to be worlds beyond the Barska. I have not seen either of them lose zero when stored. When I get around to it, I will probably replace the Barska with another Bushnell 4200.

NeonLeon · January 6, 2011, 08:14 PM

I'm looking for something to put on my S&W MP 15-22 that will let me plink at 100 yards or so. I appreciate your input.

Being the rookie that I am ... what kind of rings/mount would I need for a 1" tube on an S&W 15/22?

10-96 · January 7, 2011, 07:01 PM

For casual plinking, I would take a peek at some of the scopes offered by Mueller Optics. They are still very easy on the wallet, but won't leave you cussing.

For mounting- there's a one-stop cure-all that I use on my AR's. It's not high dollar, but I've never had one fail. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ac1melosysem.html

DiscoRacing · January 7, 2011, 07:02 PM

I bought a barska from Midway once.... got it and didnt like it...the sight thru scope was dark,,,not clear,, didnt even mount it. Will not buy one again.

SwampYankee · January 7, 2011, 08:11 PM

I think the best rings out there are the Burris Zee Rings. I won't use anything else. Search around and you can see why they are so nice.

chiefr · January 7, 2011, 09:17 PM

I was given one of these scopes without ever even hearing about them. It is a 6x24X power. I mounted on an all weather Ruger 77 in 300 Win Mag and kept it mounted as I tested about 100 reloads. The scope held up and never lost zero. I did notice at the high power settings above 18x, there was slight darkening like Disco said. I later removed the scope from the 300 and replaced it with a silver one from a different manufacturer to match the stainless Ruger.
Looking more into Barska, I did notice they are about the lowest price scopes you can buy new. My one-time experience with Barska has been good.

TheNatureBoy · January 7, 2011, 09:52 PM

I have one. A 4 to12 I believe. Came with a rifle I traded for. Its aw ight. Its in my garage in a box.

shanzlik · January 7, 2011, 09:54 PM

I have a Barska marketed as a tactical scope due to the short tube and illuminated reticle. It's merely okay, and will work out to 100 yards but it is a bit dark and I guess I would say a little hazy. Just not really sharp. Of course, it was inexpensive. You can get bettr clarity with the CenterPoint 4-16x40 scope they have at Walmart for about the same price. It is a longer scope though which looks funny on a short AR.

If you could swing about $200 for a Falcon Menace 1.5-5x30 it is around the same size as the Barska with much better glass and build quality.

Having said that, it sounds like you know sort of what to expect and if the Barska is what you're looking for it may do okay.

Barska

CenterPoint

January 6, 2011, 07:14 PM	#1
NeonLeon Junior Member Join Date: January 4, 2011 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4	Barska Scopes?? Has anyone ever used a Barska scope? I don't know much about scopes ... what makes a good one and what makes a bad one ..... __________________ Honest Officer ... that midget was on fire when I got here!

January 6, 2011, 08:14 PM	#3
NeonLeon Junior Member Join Date: January 4, 2011 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4	I'm looking for something to put on my S&W MP 15-22 that will let me plink at 100 yards or so. I appreciate your input. Being the rookie that I am ... what kind of rings/mount would I need for a 1" tube on an S&W 15/22? __________________ Honest Officer ... that midget was on fire when I got here! Last edited by NeonLeon; January 6, 2011 at 08:22 PM.

January 7, 2011, 07:01 PM	#4
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	For casual plinking, I would take a peek at some of the scopes offered by Mueller Optics. They are still very easy on the wallet, but won't leave you cussing. For mounting- there's a one-stop cure-all that I use on my AR's. It's not high dollar, but I've never had one fail. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ac1melosysem.html __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

January 7, 2011, 07:02 PM	#5
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	I bought a barska from Midway once.... got it and didnt like it...the sight thru scope was dark,,,not clear,, didnt even mount it. Will not buy one again. __________________ Desert Eagle Alliance Group Launcher Extraordinaire ______ ----Get Busy Live'n.....Or....Get Busy Die'n......Red -------They call me Dr. Bob,,,, I have a PhD in S&W

January 7, 2011, 09:54 PM	#9
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	I have a Barska marketed as a tactical scope due to the short tube and illuminated reticle. It's merely okay, and will work out to 100 yards but it is a bit dark and I guess I would say a little hazy. Just not really sharp. Of course, it was inexpensive. You can get bettr clarity with the CenterPoint 4-16x40 scope they have at Walmart for about the same price. It is a longer scope though which looks funny on a short AR. If you could swing about $200 for a Falcon Menace 1.5-5x30 it is around the same size as the Barska with much better glass and build quality. Having said that, it sounds like you know sort of what to expect and if the Barska is what you're looking for it may do okay. Barska CenterPoint __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

January 6, 2011, 08:06 PM	#2
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	I have one, can't remember which model, I think I paid about $70 for it. I use it on my AR-15 with a 20" barrel. It doesn't hold zero very well. For a short time it's OK but if you put the gun away for a couple months it has to be re-zero'd. I've also got a Bushnell Elite 4200 ($300) and a Bushnell 22 Rimfire ($40) and find the quality on both of those to be worlds beyond the Barska. I have not seen either of them lose zero when stored. When I get around to it, I will probably replace the Barska with another Bushnell 4200.

January 7, 2011, 08:11 PM	#6
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	I think the best rings out there are the Burris Zee Rings. I won't use anything else. Search around and you can see why they are so nice.

January 7, 2011, 09:17 PM	#7
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I was given one of these scopes without ever even hearing about them. It is a 6x24X power. I mounted on an all weather Ruger 77 in 300 Win Mag and kept it mounted as I tested about 100 reloads. The scope held up and never lost zero. I did notice at the high power settings above 18x, there was slight darkening like Disco said. I later removed the scope from the 300 and replaced it with a silver one from a different manufacturer to match the stainless Ruger. Looking more into Barska, I did notice they are about the lowest price scopes you can buy new. My one-time experience with Barska has been good.

January 7, 2011, 09:52 PM	#8
TheNatureBoy Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Posts: 1,204	I have one. A 4 to12 I believe. Came with a rifle I traded for. Its aw ight. Its in my garage in a box.

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