I tried out my new 3-9x42 barska tactical scope this morning and at 25 meters and at 6 power it will not focus i.e. is not perfectly clear, at 3 power and at 25 meters it seems ok. does anyone know if this is normal or should i send it back?
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Brett248Vista
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maybe 82' is too close to use 6x does it focus clearly for 82' @ 9x ?
chuck s
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Cheap variable power scopes get dim as you increase their power. I'd think 25 meters is far enough. Tried 50 meters?
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Not sure where your got yours, but i got my Barska 3-9x42 scope on ebay, and the seller will pay for return shipping if not happy or something is wrong with it, I love mine worrks great. Had it for almost a year.
Id send it back no doubt.
I have a butt-cheap Bushnell on my 15/22 which is very accurate so i keep it. But at 7x its great, But put it on 9x the reticle looses focus and seeing the cross hairs is impossible against a dark target.
If you guys remember my gun and the great Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x40 Cadillac id call it was stolen and put on my new Savage 93BTV .17hmr
I miss it on the 15/22 but its needed more on the .17 until i can push the 15/22 to its limits and Do need something better than the Bushnell.
I have a butt-cheap Bushnell on my 15/22 which is very accurate so i keep it. But at 7x its great, But put it on 9x the reticle looses focus and seeing the cross hairs is impossible against a dark target.
If you guys remember my gun and the great Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x40 Cadillac id call it was stolen and put on my new Savage 93BTV .17hmr
I miss it on the 15/22 but its needed more on the .17 until i can push the 15/22 to its limits and Do need something better than the Bushnell.
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It's a "tactical" scope and it doesn't have an adjustable objective? I swear nowadays they will stamp tactical on anything. I was shooting the other day with my Leupold 6.5-20x at 25yds and it was clear as a bell. I pays to get decent optics.
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Have you already tried this sort of proceedure ? I find it helps to take quick looks so your eye does not correct the focus .
Step 1Locate the reticle focus ring on the eyepiece. Unscrew the stopper, a small grooved ring that goes around the scope, enough to make the necessary focus adjustments to accommodate individual eye requirements. The stopper will remain on the scope during adjustment.
Step 2Point the scope up into a clear blue sky. Hold it far enough from your eye until the entire view through the scope has sky in the background. This will set the proper eye relief distance and eliminate any dark spots on the edges of the view that can prevent a proper focus. Pointing to a clear blue sky will also eliminate any background distractions and give a true focus based on your individual vision.
Step 3Adjust the focus ring until the reticle is completely focused. Find the range that is most comfortable with your eye and then make small adjustments until you reach a clear focus. When you find the focal point, the image will be the most distinct and clear.
Step 4Tighten the stopper to set the focus into position. This will help prevent any accidental adjustments to the focus that may happen if you bump the focus ring with your hand, gear or a brush.
Step 1Locate the reticle focus ring on the eyepiece. Unscrew the stopper, a small grooved ring that goes around the scope, enough to make the necessary focus adjustments to accommodate individual eye requirements. The stopper will remain on the scope during adjustment.
Step 2Point the scope up into a clear blue sky. Hold it far enough from your eye until the entire view through the scope has sky in the background. This will set the proper eye relief distance and eliminate any dark spots on the edges of the view that can prevent a proper focus. Pointing to a clear blue sky will also eliminate any background distractions and give a true focus based on your individual vision.
Step 3Adjust the focus ring until the reticle is completely focused. Find the range that is most comfortable with your eye and then make small adjustments until you reach a clear focus. When you find the focal point, the image will be the most distinct and clear.
Step 4Tighten the stopper to set the focus into position. This will help prevent any accidental adjustments to the focus that may happen if you bump the focus ring with your hand, gear or a brush.
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i agree cause targets at 25 yds are heck to see with out that good ole 20x
LOL!
There's a lot to be said for a simple 4x scope or red dot at 50 yards and under. I enjoy shooting too much to spend the majority of the day trying to find the target at 25yds with high magnification.
BeginingOfTheEnd
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I use a nikon prostaff, 3-9x40 on a 270. It's very clear and accurate at 100 meters. Usually going for the 500 meter target though and still, clear as can be. Think I paid something like $160 or so. On the 15-22 I switched from a 4x fixed scope to a 1x red dot co-sighted and my accuracy improved as well as quicker aquisition. It just felt better for my taste I guess.
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