Reviews & Ratings for Barska 3-9x42 IR Contour Rifle Scope w/ Accessory Rail Mount, 1/4 MOA — 2 reviews — Page 1

I purchased this scope as a replacement for my AR-15. I was looking for an IR scope. One that I can mount a red dot sight on top and also one I can depend on to stay zeroed in round after round. The scope looks great mounted on the rifle with the red dot. I have not had a chance to get to the range to zero in yet. Once I do I will update or add another review. The reasons I gave 4 stars is because I have not put it to work yet, the windage and elevation knobs are adjustable by hand (no covers) and adjusting the magnification is difficult with the rail attachment installed. All in all I love the look. The visibility is crisp (when adjusted properly). The IR is an awesome feature to have. For the price, I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a versatile scope at a reasonable price.

Received this scope from OP.com without issue, well packed. I will start off by saying I am returning the unit but nothing OP.com did.

First the good - Easy to mount and the battery is fairly easy to install.

Now the not so good - Before mounting I could tell the eye relief was not going to be good. Put up the scope and you have to be really close to get full view. Mounted the scope on an AR and tried putting it up, terrible view like looking through a small hole. Moved the scope back as far as possible and raised it 3/4" to give some clearance for the Charging Handle which was better but still not seeing the full view unless I crane my neck forward an inch or so, very uncomfortable.

Either way, you never know until you try. For some this may work well, for me it did not, the price was right just not a fit for me. OP.com seems to have an easy return policy and process so let's see how that works out. I will try another sight I am sure.