Barska scopes any good?

Sirex · Sep 4, 2011

I was looking for a really affordable scope for my beater Mosin so I can shoot at distance better than my poor eyes can accomplish. There is a 3-9x-50 Barska scope for a pretty affordable price. There is a NCStar as well, but I have read they are junk, but I am looking to spend a minimal amount on the Mosin because the higher quality scope will go on the Saiga 308. I think the Barska is made in Russia if I am correct. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks. :thumbsup:

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Sep 4, 2011

I spent $30 on a $60 Barska scope from Optics Planet..... Do not buy from the Barska website unless you want to pay full retail!!!!!

It is an ok scope, nothing fancy but I only have it on a .22, so no shooting it past 100 yards... My only complaint is if you zero at one magnification and change the power, you'll need to re-zero, but I think that happens to a certain extent with any scope-- the better ones just not as much.....

Made in China!!!!!!!!

K31 · Sep 4, 2011

Mason-Dixon Baseball said:
I spent $30 on a $60 Barska scope from Optics Planet..... Do not buy from the Barska website unless you want to pay full retail!!!!!

It is an ok scope, noting fancy but I only have it on a .22, so no shooting it past 100 yards... My only complaint is if you zero at one magnification and change the power, you'll need to rezero, but I think that happens to a certain extent with any scope-- the better ones just not as much.....

Made in China!!!!!!!!

Try to find one that isn't under $400 now days. Even the ones branded in Japan are made in China and this has been going on for 10 years or more.

zoostation · Sep 4, 2011

Barskas are Chinese products just like the NCStars. The latest generation stuff, I think it's sixth generation, from NCStar is actually pretty good from the couple I have. Still, it's a Mosin so recoil is king. For about the same money you could get a used Weaver K4 or something like that off ebay.

skidmoe77 · Sep 4, 2011

I had one on a savage 111 30.06. It did great, I put around 800 - 1000 round throw It.
never broke, It was a good scope for the money. I sold the gun with scope and guy Is stilling using It.

EL1227 · Sep 4, 2011

Same here ...

Good for the money you spend on them. Okay accuracy, okay durability, good price.

And you should definately buy them from liquidators/discounters like OpticsPlanet, Natchez or Sportsman's Guide.

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