Reviews - Barska 10-40x50 IR SWAT Extreme Tactical Riflescopes 50mm w/ Rings AC10550 Rifle scope Reviews - BK-RS-AC10550

Author: tophand , long rang hunter, from ratliff city ok. on Dec 21, 2008
Pros:  very easey to use
Cons:  stop shipping those junk rings
Would recommend:  yes

tophand wrote:

ive have used evry kind of tac. scop out ther this rates with the best rings due suck throw them away thay are junk ihave kills at 20yds out to 875 yds take time to lurne how to run the scoop by a mil dot master or accuscoop chart and practis you well be dedley

Author: Chad (verified customer) from west jordan, utah on Nov 3, 2008
Pros:  it has a low price tag
Cons:  function is not repetable
Would recommend:  no

Chad wrote:

I first bought a 8-32x44 swat. I didnt even make it to the range. All the mounts are garbage i wouldnt put on a any rifle, i screwed the sun shade on and off and the whole forword objective unscrewed with it. when i called barska they said they would fix it if i paid for shipping both ways at $40 each way. I called optics planet to see if there was something they could do and they were great. We ended up upgrading me to a 10-40x50 swat with just the added money for the scope. Its been 2 years, 8 sets of rings, 3 bases, 2 trips to a gun smith and the mounting was ruled out the scope will not return to zero, or accurately ajust even out to 500yrds with my 308. As a side note i took a hourus hawk off one of my hunting guns and my 308 groups nicely at 600 on 12 power. The swat is a waste of money, time and effort you get what you pay for and in the custumer suport i receved from barska i found that they dont know much about how they setup the scope. RUN AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN. I think i'll ...
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Author: Ouchnie from Coos Bay, Oregon on Sep 16, 2007
Pros:  Scope features are nice. Mil-Dot ret. 50mm objective.
Cons:  Focus requires getting used to. The "side paralax" adjustment isn't accurate, but does work effectively with practice.
Would recommend:  yes

Ouchnie wrote:

First off, let me advise you that this scope is obviously not designed for close-range/hunting applications. It is a long-range optical device intended entirely for long, well-placed, well-planned shots. Most scopes having a 50mm objective lens will be brighter than this scope. It simply does not bring in as much as light as one would expect from a 50mm. The scope arrives very clean and appears to be well made. The adjustments are firm and thus far appear to be accurate. The rings provided in the Barska box are absolutely terrible. They are made of aluminum and broke under the recoil of my .30 caliber rifle after only a few rounds. I would strongly suggest using Leupold bases and rings. After installing Leupold bases and rings, the scope dialed in @ 100 yards in four rounds. I have consistantly placed three round groups in the bull's eye that are capable of being covered with a dime. Obviously, the scope is consistant.

Author: Timothy G. Kelly (verified customer) from Lake Geneva, WI on Aug 7, 2007
Pros:  Excellent optics, good adjustments, solid
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Timothy G. Kelly wrote:

A very solid and forgiving scope. I've shot more than 100 rounds of mule kicking recoil 50 BMGs using this scope and it hasn't flinched. Dead on accurate even after a beating. Very clear, good adjustment features (never a problem with rings or pieces getting loose). A great buy and even better at its price!

Author: Hunter from Orlando, Florida on Aug 1, 2007
Would recommend:  yes

Hunter wrote:

Possably the best riflescope out there (in my experience), it has helped me become a better shooter with my guns. When I first stuck the riflescope on my gun I was a non-beleiver. After I used it and got my Elk, I was impressed. Hunting season is coming again soon and I plan to use this riflescope again!