Reviews - Barska 4-16x50 Excavator Adjustable Objective Riflescope, Black w/ Illuminated Reticle AC10554 Reviews - BK-RS-AC10554

Author: Big George (verified customer) , Shooter,Fisherman over 50 , from Dubbo Australia on Sep 21, 2011
Pros:  Clear sharp optics
Cons:  over 4 weeks delivery time to Australia.
Would recommend:  yes

Big George wrote:

Purchased the scope to do some long distance rabbit and crow shooting.The images are sharp and crisp up to 16 power.Tracking precise.The illuminated target dot works great at night for my 50 year old eyes set on number one of the nine settings.The aim point has remained true with the 90 odd shots that I've used the scope for thus far.

Author: Dobie from Pennsylvania on Jul 8, 2008
Pros:  You can't beat the price!
Cons:  A little on the heavy side
Would recommend:  yes

Dobie wrote:

I bought 2 of these several months ago, I put them on a pair of .223 Savage Weather Warriors. My son and I have fired hundreds of rounds through them with no problems. Not sure if I'd put them on a higher caliber rifle.

Author: Jed (verified customer) from Menlo Park, California on Aug 29, 2007
Pros:  lots of features, bright illuminated reticle, cost
Cons:  CANNOT handle recoil
Would recommend:  no

Jed wrote:

When I first got this scope I was really impressed, it looks like it could easily be a $1000 scope. That is, until it started loosing its zero when .223 ammunition was used. I later mounted it to a .17HMR and it has done ok, but for a 50mm objective 4-16x this seems a bit ridiculous. If you plan on getting this scope, don't use it for anything other than rimfire. That said, there are many other, better options for rimfire scopes, so you may want to reconsider altogether.