Barska scopes

RugerGP100357 · July 20, 2006, 08:12 PM

I am cheap. Not just a little, but wery cheap.

That is why i am trying to get a good as possible scope for under 300$ for my Sauer 6.5x55.
The amount of scopes under that price is supricingly high!
I'ts basicly a jungle of tempting offers.
My favourite pick is right now is Barska but I am not convinced. Because they are almost too cheap!

Look at this: http://www.opticsplanet.net/barska-8...fle-scope.html. The only bad thing i have heard about them is poor performance in low light. Something I can live with.
Other things:
They are heavy, big and suprisingly solid according to other forum threads I've read.

Is it anyone here that has any experience with Barska?
Maybe someone can recommend better scopes at the same price class?

I've also looked at ATN scopes. Same site as listed above.
They any good?
Can I drop the bullet drop comp.?

Replies are always appreciated

Tommy

UniversalFrost · July 20, 2006, 08:35 PM

simmons 44 mag scopes are good/cheap and way better then the BAARF ska's .. check natchez for them. good scopes. have a few. Noting like my zeiss or nikon tactical, but comparable to burris or bushnell elites for half the price.

arcticap · July 20, 2006, 11:33 PM

Barska sounds Russian, but are they as good as these genuine Russian optics?

http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/

http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/SearchR...?CategoryID=52

RugerGP100357 · July 21, 2006, 07:08 AM

I think i just fell in love!
http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/detail.aspx?ID=477
"used by russian armed forces"
Good enough for them, good enough for me!

Barska is chinese, I was not going to purchase that if I did'nt hear something really convincing about them.
Their prices was just so tempting!

Thanks for replies, and THANKS for the kalinka website!

Doubletaptap · July 27, 2006, 03:15 AM

I had a Barfska and it was a POS. I sent it back and got a Bushnell.
Bushnell and Tasco are ok for the bucks.
George

essexcounty · July 27, 2006, 01:36 PM

In my mind nothing beats a K series Weaver Classic........Essex

July 20, 2006, 08:12 PM	#1
RugerGP100357 Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 23	Barska scopes I am cheap. Not just a little, but wery cheap. That is why i am trying to get a good as possible scope for under 300$ for my Sauer 6.5x55. The amount of scopes under that price is supricingly high! I'ts basicly a jungle of tempting offers. My favourite pick is right now is Barska but I am not convinced. Because they are almost too cheap! Look at this: http://www.opticsplanet.net/barska-8...fle-scope.html. The only bad thing i have heard about them is poor performance in low light. Something I can live with. Other things: They are heavy, big and suprisingly solid according to other forum threads I've read. Is it anyone here that has any experience with Barska? Maybe someone can recommend better scopes at the same price class? I've also looked at ATN scopes. Same site as listed above. They any good? Can I drop the bullet drop comp.? Replies are always appreciated Tommy __________________ "Your first gun is the one gun you'll always shoot the best with!"; Word of wisdom. Logic explanation: its because you play with it 3 hours a day unntil you buy another.

July 20, 2006, 08:35 PM	#2
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	simmons 44 mag scopes are good/cheap and way better then the BAARF ska's .. check natchez for them. good scopes. have a few. Noting like my zeiss or nikon tactical, but comparable to burris or bushnell elites for half the price. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

July 21, 2006, 07:08 AM	#4
RugerGP100357 Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 23	I think i just fell in love! http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/detail.aspx?ID=477 "used by russian armed forces" Good enough for them, good enough for me! Barska is chinese, I was not going to purchase that if I did'nt hear something really convincing about them. Their prices was just so tempting! Thanks for replies, and THANKS for the kalinka website! __________________ "Your first gun is the one gun you'll always shoot the best with!"; Word of wisdom. Logic explanation: its because you play with it 3 hours a day unntil you buy another.

July 27, 2006, 03:15 AM	#5
Doubletaptap Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2006 Location: Around north Houston Posts: 287	I had a Barfska and it was a POS. I sent it back and got a Bushnell. Bushnell and Tasco are ok for the bucks. George __________________ Don't believe the hype!!!

July 20, 2006, 11:33 PM	#3
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Barska sounds Russian, but are they as good as these genuine Russian optics? http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/ http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/SearchR...?CategoryID=52

July 27, 2006, 01:36 PM	#6
essexcounty Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 646	In my mind nothing beats a K series Weaver Classic........Essex