Barska scopes

cowboybob1247 · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 3

Hi
I am looking to purchase a spotting scope for long range target shooting. I have been looking at the Barska Gladiator series, 20x60-90 has caught my eye. I was looking to get something that was nitrogen filled, but I don't know any thing about the Barska scopes.

Cowboybob

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:35 am Post subject:

Hi

The first issue is distance. An inexpensive scope such as the Barska will do the job at 100 yards and maybe even to two-hundred, but if you will be scoring at greater distances, you'll need more optical quality.
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cowboybob1247 · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 3

Okay,
What would be some good choices that would not bust the budget too bad. preferably less than $400. I read some of your other listings and saw that the Bushnell Trophy 20x60-65 was a cheaper model that you recommended and the Raven 20x60-78 was listed as a good choice, for more money.
Also explain the plus and minus of angled eyepiece or straight eyepiece.
My brother has a Kowa 77 that is almost perfect, so I want something that is at least decent.
Cowboybob

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:00 pm Post subject:

Hi

Glad to help.

The larger objective of the Raven is an advantage if you are using higher magnifications and it is also a well made spotting scope. It's not a Kowa, but, for the money, a good choice.

Most people find angled scopes more comfortable for viewing, especially for long periods of time, because an angled scope usually requires less twisting of the neck to get your eye in position. Angled scopes can also sit lower on the tripod, which adds stability. Shooters also like angled scopes on a bench becuase they can be set up so the eyepiece is more accessible. Lastly, angled scopes are much easier to use for objects that are positioned above you such as on the side of a mountain, stars at night and so on. On the downside, beginners find an angled scope a bit harder to line up on target, but with practice, this becomes less of an issue.

Straight scopes are easier to aim and point. I like straight scopes when using a window mount in a vehicle or when laying flat on the ground. I also prefer straight scopes when attaching a heavy camera because they balance a bit better on the tripod and are easier to aim. (For small digital point and shoots, I prefer an angled because it is easier to see the LCD screen). Straight scopes are also the way to go if you are looking downhill or from a great height.

Either configuration will do any job. The one that is right for you will depend on your application and your preference.
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cowboybob1247 · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 3

Thanks
What are some other scopes that similiar or better to the quality and performance of the Eagle Raven and in the same price range? The distance we are working is between 200-400 at the high side.
One more technical- difference between nitrogen filled and nitrogen purged.
cowboybob