Reviews - Page 5 - Barska 20-60x60 Blackhawk Waterproof Spotting Scope, Straight, Green - w/ Tripod, Soft Case, Hard Case AD10350 Reviews - BK-SS-Blackhawk-20-60x60-AD10350

Author: kramrengaw (verified customer) , Shooting enthusiast, from Kutztown PA on Aug 30, 2010
Pros:  Price, hard and soft cases included, decent optics
Cons:  Poor eye relief, flimsy tripod
Would recommend:  yes

kramrengaw wrote:

I was looking for a new spotting scope for use at the range for distances out to 100 yds but did not want to spend a big chunk of money. For the price this scope does the job, has decent optics, and comes with a number of extras not expected at this price point. The hard case is very nice and it also includes a soft case. The included tripod is pretty flimsy but is typical for scopes in this price range. Eye relief is definitely limited. Overall this is a good scope for the price. I would definitely recommend it.

Author: jsun325 (verified customer) from St. Louis, MO on Jul 28, 2010
Pros:  Price, good optics, carrying case
Cons:  Not as sturdy as more expensive ones.
Would recommend:  yes

jsun325 wrote:

Completely satisfied with the value of the and performance of the product. Would not hesitate recommending this to someone.

Author: besafe (verified customer) from williston. ND on Jul 24, 2010
Pros:  waterprook, fogproof, soft and hard case
Cons:  eye relief, tripod
Would recommend:  yes

besafe wrote:

good scope for the money. I knew the eye relief and tripod were going to be poor. I bought this spotting scope just for the range, so it will work fine. Went to the store and bought a decent tripod, which I can use for other things (not to costly). The waterproof and fogproof features I really like. Not Nikon clarity but also not Nikon priced.Also I would recommend the angled scope.

Author: tropicsteve (verified customer) from land o lakes, fl. on Jul 18, 2010
Pros:  lifetime warranty, waterproof, fog proof, nice accessories
Cons:  poor eyerelief, just adequate clarity
Would recommend:  yes

tropicsteve wrote:

this scope is a good value for the money. lifetime warranty,waterproof,fog proof are its greatest assets.comes with a nice hard case and carry bag. i had hoped for better quality optics, but they are adequate. eye relief is very poor, requiring you to get your eye very close to the ocular lens to see. overall, it's still a good value for the money.

Author: Frank from New York on Jun 29, 2010
Would recommend:  yes

Frank wrote:

This was actually a second choice (my first choice was on backorder) and I must say I'm not disappointed at all. In fact, I'm glad it worked out this way. This is a great spotting scope!

Author: Janizary (verified customer) , Hiker, camper, shooter, scenario shooting, boating, motorcycle riding, more, from Vegas, NV on Jun 28, 2010
Pros:  Good magnification, low cost
Cons:  Straight eyepiece
Would recommend:  yes

Janizary wrote:

While I did pick this up at another retailer, I shop OpticsPlanet quite a bit and thought I should share my experience with the spotting scope for prospective buyers. For the money, this is a great spotting scope. All the way to 60X I had no issues being able to get the scope to focus properly (reported issue by some). Plus no issues with occlusion or the image darkening (slight reduction in brightness, as should be expected at high magnification, but nothing unusual). I would have liked if it had an angled eyepiece instead of the straight ocular, but its still quite usuable. Even took it out the other night and set it up for my son to look at the moon. No a telescope by a long shot but you can certainly still see come incredible details of the craters. Primarily, mine is being used for range spotting when sighting in firearms. Out to 300 yards I get an excellent picture of my shots on target. If you are looking for an affordable spotter, this one is heads and tails above the NCStart ...
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Author: jdadojr (verified customer) from Dublin OH on Jun 28, 2010
Pros:  Clear glass, 60x zoom, waterproof, cheap
Cons:  nothing yet
Would recommend:  yes

jdadojr wrote:

Great budget spotting scope. My local range only goes out to 100 yards and this scope is perfect for seeing my groupings with .223.

Author: Maodee (verified customer) from Elmira NY on Jun 20, 2010
Pros:  value for the price
Cons:  dims considerably at highest setting
Would recommend:  yes

Maodee wrote:

This scope performs exactly as other reviewers have reported. It is easy to use, easy to set up and comes with a very nice hard case. It is excellent for what I bought it for, target shooting at 200 yds or less.

Author: Spook (verified customer) from Tampa, FL on May 27, 2010
Pros:  Clarity of view, price, comes with lots of accessories
Cons:  At this price, you can't go wrong
Would recommend:  yes

Spook wrote:

I bought the angled version of this scope for target spotting use at the range. For the price this cannot be beaten! I can clearly see bullet holes on my targets out to 300 yards, and the clarity of the view is fantastic. I got the angled version, as its easier to look through from the bench, or besides you when prone. The scope comes with a mini tripod, a nice hard case, and a soft carrying case. It is very light and easy to carry. There is not a lot to dislike about it! A+++

Author: Avid Shooter (verified customer) , Avid shooter, enjoy researching and field-testing products, from Claremont, CA on May 25, 2010
Pros:  Durable Rubber Armor, Hard Case
Cons:  Basic Tripod
Would recommend:  yes

Avid Shooter wrote:

Prior to my purchase, I had read all of the product reviews submitted by other product review contributors, so I had a good idea of what I was getting when I purchased this spotting scope. To begin with, I use this spotting scope primarily for reading targets at the rifle range and I am pleased with the quality of the optics. I have not had a problem spotting where my 5.56 mm rounds have printed on targets up to 150 yards. I cannot attest to the quality of the optics beyond 150 yards, but I have no complaints regarding the quality and capability of the optics to the extent that I have employed them. It is a great spotting scope for the range and it is a great value, considering the quality vis a vis price. The rubber armor makes it quite durable and the hard case is a great protective carrying container. The only con I recognize is the rather basic tripod included with the scope. If you want a better and more versatile tripod, you will have to buy one. Otherwise, at least this spotting ...
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