Anyone against this optic for the price range?

[Coots]

I know these may seem like a big zoom range. But without getting to personal, I have an eye disease and my peepers aren't near as good as a normal persons. So the closer I can get to the target with the scope, the better off I am.

Just wanting to know if anyone has had any luck with Barska scopes or should I drop the change and go on and get something like this Nikon listed. I had a Nikon Pro Staff 4-12x40, sold it to my brother-in-law, looking to upgrade to a bigger variable.

The two that I am down to now are the Nikon Buckmaster Amazon.com: Buckmasters 6-18x40 Side Focus Nikoplex Scope (Matte): Sports & Outdoors

This Barska: Amazon.com: 6-24x50 IR Sniper Scope by Barska: Sports & Outdoors

The Barska is tempting because of the lighted reticle which may help me in the low-light ... seeing the crosshair over the target aspect of my eyes.

I am open to any suggestions though. Looking for a high power variable scope, in the $150-$300ish range.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Anything Nikon beats anything Barfska. No that isn't a typo.

 

[Sebago Son]

4x-12x Scopes...

I've had very good luck with this...

Amazon.com: Leupold Rifleman 4-12X40Mm Matte Wide Duplex 56170: Sports & Outdoors

I put one on my .300 H&H and it really helps at ranges over 300 yards. It's clarity for an inexpensive 'entry level' Leupold is very good. I've done some pretty good work with it over 600 yards.

 

[Dragon88]

Despite the much higher price, I would hands down go with the Nikon between those two. Nikon glass will beat anything Barska's got in the clarity department, meaning those maximum zoom settings will be sharper and brighter. This will help you see targets better with your eyes. Lighted reticles, when poorly done as I'm sure is the case in the Barska, don't provide a defined aiming point, just noise and glare. I had one scope with a lighted reticle before, it never got used. I also had an illuminated reticle in my LCAN on my M-4 in Afghanistan. It never got used either.

 

[Jubz]

For a .22 riflescope, I found Sightmark's works well and inexpensive over at RRAGES.com. I definitely prefer the Sightmarks over the NCStar scopes. George over at RRAGES is a good guy and responsive to emails.

For example, $79 gets you this:
Sightmark 4x32 Tactical Mil Dot Riflescope & QD Mount Combo

And for $219 and more in line of what you're looking at:
Sightmark 8.5-25x50 Triple Duty Scope Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

In your browser, type in [SWFA's 2009 scope rating scale]. You may find it helpful.

I would probably stay away from Barska, but unless you require a scope to hold up to rough handling, inclement weather, or to squeeze out the last few minutes of daylight, there is no need to spend a lot on a scope for your 15-22.

Personally, I would rather eat dirt than put a high magnification scope on my 15-22... but if you want a lit reticle on a 16x optic this might be something to consider. Primary Arms Scope . The problem with lit reticles on scopes that are under $1k is that the glass isn't going to be bright to begin with which makes it more difficult to see in low light conditions... so unless your eye condition would greatly benefit from a lit reticle then I would stick to a conventional scope.

Before making many recommendations, what type of reticle are you looking for? Are you eyes comfortable with a fine crosshair, or do you need something thicker?

 

[Jubz]

+1 also on the Primary Arms scopes!

 

[ken158]

My motto is to never buy something that has no resale value if you dont like it and nothing says "you get what you pay for" any better than with optics. Buy cheap - buy twice...

 

[glen_farmer]

I like your Nikon choice, and I like it's reticle. The Barska with it's Mil-Dot, I have never thought of using a Mil-Dot on a 22.

The only Nikon I have is on a 30-06, and it works perfect.

 

[G26ster]

I currently have 2 scoped rifles. On one I have a Nikon 2.5-8 EER (extended eye relief), and I'm very happy with it. On the 15-22 I have a BSA 3-12 with which I'm also very pleased. The Nikon was $250 and the BSA was $60. They both work for my purposes.

 

[Redbulladdikt]

i will also say Barska is JUNK...Nikon are excellent but i personally prefer anything by Leupold--both are in the same range and both are superior glass clarity to the cheap *** of Amazon...

I have seen more than one gentleman my Dad knows drop $900-$1000 on a scope for a $500 rifle because the Glass Clarity is their biggest issue with distance shooting....

been said already--Buy Cheap Buy Twice

 

[G26ster]

i will also say Barska is JUNK...Nikon are excellent but i personally prefer anything by Leupold--both are in the same range and both are superior glass clarity to the cheap *** of Amazon...

I have seen more than one gentleman my Dad knows drop $900-$1000 on a scope for a $500 rifle because the Glass Clarity is their biggest issue with distance shooting....

been said already--Buy Cheap Buy Twice

Kinda hard on Amazon aren't ya? Amazon sells scopes from Zeiss at the top of the line to NC Star at the bottom. Also, some Nikon scopes are made in the Philippines, not Japan (although I have no problem with that). BTW, I bought my Nikon scope from Amazon.

 

[antifederalist22]

I have that Nikon Buckmaster but moved it from my AR-15 to a 1903A. It's overkill for a .22. If going Nikon, get their new AR 223 scope.

 

[antifederalist22]

Try this Nikon M-223, 3-12x42

Amazon.com: NIKON M-223 8488 3-12x42SF Riflescope (Black): Sports & Outdoors

 

[Juvicator]

So nc star is a "stay away" scope? Friend has one says its pretty good. For the price and all.

 

[Dragon88]

So nc star is a "stay away" scope? Friend has one says its pretty good. For the price and all.

A person's opinion of a scope highly depends on what they've used in the past. A tin can on a string might sound great if you've never used a radio or telephone.

 

[Maximumbob54]

So nc star is a "stay away" scope? Friend has one says its pretty good. For the price and all.

Tasco, Ncstar, Barska, UTG, Leapers, and I'm forgetting a few more. BARF.

You might try looking at the new Redfield line up. They are a bargain that you won't need to replace in a few months. And they are US made, not China ****.

 

[Redbulladdikt]

ok...i personally am a little hard on both Amazon and Ebay for allowing people to broker obvious knock-off garbage using a reputable company's name and rep...it is shady buisness and they know its going on but take their cut anyway

I know they do offer some legitimate sales...im just disgusted by being screwed on a set of sights that werent genuine and basically being told to go F&^k myself

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

i will also say Barska is JUNK...Nikon are excellent but i personally prefer anything by Leupold--both are in the same range and both are superior glass clarity to the cheap *** of Amazon...

I have seen more than one gentleman my Dad knows drop $900-$1000 on a scope for a $500 rifle because the Glass Clarity is their biggest issue with distance shooting....

been said already--Buy Cheap Buy Twice

RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Maximumbob54]

I’m just going to keep harping on the fact that for a little over three hundred bucks you can find a new or used Eotech 512 AA battery model. Buy one once and you won’t have to replace it. I have seen these things used on M2 HB for regular use. They can take a beating. They have all kinds of add ons, GG&G makes a great set of dust covers for them, and LaRue makes some amazing quick detachable mounts for them. Save up the money and do it right the first time and you will have an optic that won’t die on you during use and you can always hot swap it to a different railed rifle at any time. I would far rather have one great optic than a few **** optics. For the money I have wasted on budget glass I could have even bought a couple of Aimpoints by now.