Reviews - Page 4 - Barska 20-60x60 Blackhawk Waterproof Spotting Scope, Straight, Green - w/ Tripod, Soft Case, Hard Case AD10350 Reviews - BK-SS-Blackhawk-20-60x60-AD10350

Author: llitke from Pelican Lake WI on Jan 7, 2011
Would recommend:  yes

llitke wrote:

one of the best spotting scopes ive ever used

Author: Geargrinder (verified customer) , Retired. Ex-military. Ex-Truck Driver. Like going to the range to plink., from St Johns, AZ on Jan 5, 2011
Pros:  Great for the money
Cons:  Tripod a bit flimsy
Would recommend:  yes

Geargrinder wrote:

I used the scope for the firing range my son=in=law has set up. I plink with a .22 Mag rifle and with this scope I can see a .22 bullet hole in a standard paper target at 230 yards. Saves a whole lot of walking. I doubt it would be much good for bird watching and such, the optics just aren't that good. But its great for my purposes. I would recommend this scope for zeroing a rifle at 250 yards or less.

Author: GTS039 (verified customer) from Qld, Aust on Dec 30, 2010
Cons:  Freight to Australia
Would recommend:  yes

GTS039 wrote:

Exactly what we wanted

Author: Fatrabbit (verified customer) from Plainview, NY on Dec 30, 2010
Pros:  Inexpensive, Sturdy
Would recommend:  yes

Fatrabbit wrote:

Works well at the range. Good up to 200 yds for target shooting. Angled eyepiece is a must (worth the few extra bucks). Came with a soft and hard case. Definitely worth the money.

Author: seasnake (verified customer) from houma la on Dec 10, 2010
Pros:  Good optics fair price
Cons:  seems to lose focus occasionally when magnifying
Would recommend:  yes

seasnake wrote:

I picked this up as a suggestion from some of the older shooters at the range to aid me in sighting in my rifles. For the price and the magnification I could not ask for anything better it does the job and got me where I wanted to be on the target. I only shoot for recreation and although I believe you get what you pay for when it comes to optics this was a deal for what I need it for. My only complaint is that when zooming in it seems to get blurry occasionally not much of a problem however. I do regret getting the angled scope instead of the straight however the benches at my range are higher than I thought and I have to stand to spot my shots.

Author: Buckeye Scott (verified customer) from Blacklick, Ohio on Dec 8, 2010
Pros:  Cost, Great for shooting range
Cons:  could be clearer at 60x
Would recommend:  yes

Buckeye Scott wrote:

I use this scope to check my target at 100 yards, no problem seeing .22 caliber holes on plain black and white paper. On max power would be nice if it was clearer, but it does great for what I use it for

Author: Delta Romeo (verified customer) , Retired military, from Colorado Springs on Oct 7, 2010
Pros:  Excellent quality for price
Cons:  Not as good as a $3,000 model
Would recommend:  yes

Delta Romeo wrote:

I give it a 4/5 overall because the optics and features are poor in comparison to the high end Swarovski. (My brother in law has one for birding.) If you have the need to enjoy the beauty and thrill of a once in a life time sighting at 1000 yards, then don't get the Barska. But for use at the range or in the field checking out large critters, you can't beat this Barska for the price. I have not tested it in wet weather, but it is built like it could take some serious abuse. Its a no brainer for the price. Definitely recommended.

Author: vislas123 (verified customer) from sacramento CA on Oct 4, 2010
Pros:  easy to use, good clarity
Cons:  tripod not very solid
Would recommend:  yes

vislas123 wrote:

This is my first spotting scope and i think i made a good choice. Took it out to the range this weekend me about 2 minutes to setup for the first time. Its easy to use and works great for what i need it for.

Author: jghole77 (verified customer) from parker co on Sep 9, 2010
Pros:  great scope
Cons:  tripod is a bit weak
Would recommend:  yes

jghole77 wrote:

For the price you cant find a better scope. I would have spent a bit extra for a better tripod but the one that comes with it does work, I recommend spending the extra 10 bucks for the angle eyepiece. All and all this is the best scope for money you spend. I guess if you wanted to spend 3-400 you can get one thats better.

Author: Sam (verified customer) from Pittsgrove NJ on Sep 3, 2010
Pros:  Great Value for the price, Nice case comes with the scope
Cons:  The tripod is not the best but will do the job.
Would recommend:  yes

Sam wrote:

Barska 20-60x60 Blackhawk Waterproof Spotting Scope 60mm is a great value for the price. I can see .177 pellet holes in a target at 45 yards. When I used it at the rifle range .308 holes in a target at 200 yards were no problem.