Is this Barska any good?

[Shiban]

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/BARSKA-4-16x50-Excavator-Target-Riflescope/dp/B001JJCHI4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1365298399&sr=8-6&keywords=barska+4-16x50[/ame]

BARSKA 4-16x50 IR AO Excavator Target Dot Riflescope

My Brother-in-law called me and told me he bought this for his Mossberg ATR 100 30-06. It's being shipped to me because I have his rifle. (I was removing some rust from condensation and cleaning it.)

He asked me what I thought. I honestly don't know. The only scope I own is a center point that's on my pellet gun. Is this going to hold up to a 30-06 recoil? I see mixed reviews, but I would generally trust INGO members more.

Thanks for any input.

 

[42769vette]

Amazon.com: BARSKA 4-16x50 IR AO Excavator Target Dot Riflescope: Sports & Outdoors

BARSKA 4-16x50 IR AO Excavator Target Dot Riflescope

My Brother-in-law called me and told me he bought this for his Mossberg ATR 100 30-06. It's being shipped to me because I have his rifle. (I was removing some rust from condensation and cleaning it.)

He asked me what I thought. I honestly don't know. The only scope I own is a center point that's on my pellet gun. Is this going to hold up to a 30-06 recoil? I see mixed reviews, but I would generally trust INGO members more.

Thanks for any input.

It will probably hold on a 3006 for a few rounds, but I wouldnt bet on it holding for 50

 

[peberly400]

Honestly, for about 60 more dollars you can get a really good scope from alan. I just purchased one and I can attest for how amazing the quality of it is. Great lens, good zoom, and is rugged.

 

[mammynun]

[insert Grumpy Cat picture]
NO.

 

[Warsaw214]

Define good? I have a pair of their binoculars, they are excellent for what we use them for. It's all about the glass... application of different coating, layers, etc. Most importantly, your application in near term and future... One up application and/or Personal Legacy (passing down to kids), etc. Good luck

 

[Shiban]

He bought it for the sole purpose of deer hunting. He doesn't do any target shooting with it, so it may get used 3 times max per year. Like I said, I have no clue about glass. I use a 30-30 with iron sights for my hunts. I was hoping he isn't going to be disappointed with it and it's going to serve his purpose for hunting.

Thanks for the input so far. It's appreciated.

 

[ckcollins2003]

Stay away from Barska. From personal experience... that is my advice.

It looks good and that's about it. Mine worked alright for about a year, then it just stopped adjusting. I can't even zero the thing anymore. If there's one thing you want for hunting, it's a good zero.

As previously mentioned, for a few bucks more you can get a Vortex Crossfire II from alan... and that might be the best advice given in this thread.

 

[Shiban]

Stay away from Barska. From personal experience... that is my advice.

It looks good and that's about it. Mine worked alright for about a year, then it just stopped adjusting. I can't even zero the thing anymore. If there's one thing you want for hunting, it's a good zero.

As previously mentioned, for a few bucks more you can get a Vortex Crossfire II from alan... and that might be the best advice given in this thread.

Too bad I didn't have any input beforehand. I didn't even know he was getting one. He just called me up and said "This is coming to you." I hope it's not junk really for his sake and pocketbook.

 

[42769vette]

Too bad I didn't have any input beforehand. I didn't even know he was getting one. He just called me up and said "This is coming to you." I hope it's not junk really for his sake and pocketbook.

I hope so to, but the odds are way stacked against him.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I have a very basic Barska on my 10/22. Just wanted a basic, get the job done tool. Had it for two years. Will use it for an Appleseed in two weeks. I could afford it and it works.

 

[Boost Lee]

You get what you pay for... especially with Optics. HOWEVER...

I had this exact same scope for about 8 months and I never had a problem with it.
(It was used on a bull barrel 24" AR15). No complaints, but it all comes down to build quality and components used.
In my favor, it worked well for the time I had it and was surprisingly accurate zeroed in.

Jeff

 

[tradertator]

I'd recommend he buy a set of QD rings, so he can peel it off the rifle quickly for a follow up shot when it fails. Every Barska product I've owned (scopes, red dots, binoculars) has broken with moderate use. I wouldn't trust their optics on a freaking rubber band gun

 

[ckcollins2003]

Too bad I didn't have any input beforehand. I didn't even know he was getting one. He just called me up and said "This is coming to you." I hope it's not junk really for his sake and pocketbook.

Hopefully it works for him and works for a long time. If he isn't happy with it, send it back for a refund. Probably have to eat the shipping charges, but at least he won't have an expensive paper weight down the road.

Then contact Vette about a Crossfire II for it.

 

[Shiban]

Thank you so far everyone. I am trying to get him to cancel the order. He placed it yesterday. I'll see if I can't talk him into something better.

What about this Nikon?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Black-Riflescope-Nikoplex/dp/B004MY5L18/ref=sr_1_15?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1365394235&sr=1-15"]Amazon.com: Nikon ProStaff 3-9 x 40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex): Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

This looks to be in his price range as well.

http://aaoptics.com/Riflescopes/CrossfireII/4-12x44/

 

[Shiban]

Thank you so far everyone. I am trying to get him to cancel the order. He placed it yesterday. I'll see if I can't talk him into something better.

What about this Nikon?

Amazon.com: Nikon ProStaff 3-9 x 40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex): Sports & Outdoors

This looks to be in his price range as well.

Vortex Crossfire II Rifle Scopes | Red Dots | Vortex Binoculars | Range Finders | Spotting Scopes

I just got an email back from him and he is cancelling his order. Hopefully it goes through, he's waiting to hear back. He wants the Crossfire listed.

 

[LD36]

Vortex is the way to go! Just recently purchased one and I couldn't be happier!

 

[42769vette]

Thank you so far everyone. I am trying to get him to cancel the order. He placed it yesterday. I'll see if I can't talk him into something better.

What about this Nikon?

Amazon.com: Nikon ProStaff 3-9 x 40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex): Sports & Outdoors

This looks to be in his price range as well.

Vortex Crossfire II Rifle Scopes | Red Dots | Vortex Binoculars | Range Finders | Spotting Scopes

The nikon is much better than the barska, but the crossfire2 is easily better than a prostaff

 

[Chewie]

Have to agree with 42769vette. Have 2 Barska's (3x9 and 6x24 that came with rifles so don't call me crazy) and while neither has failed the Vortex crossfire I have has much better clarity than the Barska's. Ditch the Barska idea they will not meet your expectations!