*** avoid at all costs *** - Barska 1x30 IR M16 Electro Sight AC10984 Rifle Scope Rifle scope

This optic is absolutely garbage, plain old garbage.

I have been using this scope for nearly a month and have given it the full benefit of doubt. My results are right on par with the other 1 stars on this site and everywhere else.

Problem 1) After putting several rounds through my AR, the sight malfunctioned (electrically), the reticle kept shutting off or disappearing. Had to mess with the battery and replace the spring. Solved... Somewhat...

Problem 2) Mounting screws would not stay tight. After far too many rounds to zero (many more than a good sight), the mounting screws came loose and the scope was jerking around every time it was fired. Obviously lost zero. Loctite fixes BS like this... Solved... For the most part...

Problem 3) Zeroing seems to be opposite of the instructions, which means up is down and right is left. I have read about this issue online from other people. It also cannot hold zero at all. One week had lapsed between range days and the sight was already missing at just 25 yards.

Final thoughts: unacceptable performance, if you're going to buy a cheap plinking scope, buy an NcStar. They might be trash, but they seem to be reliable trash. Only a fool would trust their life to this POS and God rest whoever does. If you have found yourself at this point in the review, run from this brand hard and fast.