Reviews & Ratings for Barska SWAT 8-32x44 IR Tactical Rifle Scopes w/ Mil-Dot Illuminated Reticle, Sunshade & Rings — 8 reviews — Page 1

Okay, I bought a *very* high end .22 match rifle (Vudoo V22S), and at the same time a mid-range-priced scope, cost about twice as much as this model Barska. Used the new scope about 1,000 rounds during barrel break-in, then moved to ammo evaluations (Eley, Lapua, SK, etc.). After a couple hundred rounds of ammo testing, I was still not perfectly happy with the scope, so replaced with my 'old' Barska SWAT 8-32x44 IR. Groups tightened, seemed like same ammos shot better with the Barska! I'll stick with the lower price Barska now for next month's match, and put the newer, more expensive scope on my Kimber 82G and see how it does there. NOTE: Both scopes are 30mm tubes.

Used on customized bushmaster w/heavy barrel, ..223. 3/4 inch groups @ 300 yds-80gr smk. Only complaint, clarity diminishes a bit w/increase in magnification. Can easily see bullet holes@ 3 to 400 yds on a white target. Definitely would buy again.Its not a Ziess, but it doesnt cost $1300 either.

I have not a chance to extensively wring out the scope althoug I have a few comments.

1 The rings supplied are not very useful. If you are not used to (or do not have ) iron sites then what is the point of a look through rings set.

2. Barska should limit the the rheostat for the reticle. Above 6 or seven the cross-hairs are too bright.

30 The Heavy thick edges of the reticle should be shortened so that there are more windage and elevation dots for the user to exploit.

3) The dot indicating POWER (X) and mid range every focus should be lines, particularly for the ocular focus. You can't see the index dot with SCOPE COVERS.

4) Barska should offer a choice of reticle types for this model and price point.

Pro's

1) Exit pupil is spot on and clear

2) Scope returns to zero ever time.

3) Well constrtuct and wit the proper mount sight box is right on the spot all the time.

I have not done a 'long' zero reticle test:

1) Zero at 100 yds

2 Fire group (5) at 100 yds, then dial in 10 MOA.

3) Dial in 10 more MOA (20 MOA) and fire 5 shot group.

4) Dial in 10 more MOA (30 MOA) and fire 5 shot group.

etc.

Then MEASURE the distance between group centers for each vertical increase. Odds are the more vertical you dial in the greater the non-linearity of the scope. AT 100 yds 10 MOA may get you 2.5" for example, however at 30 MOA the vertical is 7.65 MOA NOT 8.5 MOA. You must determine correction factor.

This is and excellent test of the scopes vertical linearity. Most scop...
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I bought this for my new AR and after a few attempts at sighting it in with no success I moved it to my 22-250. Took 3 shots to zero in at 50 yds after boresighting. Moved to 100 yds and put the first three shots in the same hole almost dead center. Hit metal targets out to 200 yds with no further adjustment. The AR is new and has a tough trigger, I think I was pulling it, but obviously wasn't the scope. Love this scope so far. Gonna go out and see how she does at longer distances and may move it back to the AR and try again after it loosens up a bit.
Pros: Price, Zoom range, Lighted Mil-dot reticle
Cons: Haven't found any yet

I bought this scope to mount on my bolt action .308 Win. I ditched the rings that came with the scope and replaced them with UTG 30mm Quick Det Rings, mounted on an EGW 20MOA base. This setup has worked great for me. I have a .25MOA group at 100 yds and I can put 5 rounds on a 6"X8" steel plate at 650 yards, what more could a guy ask for. I have seen guys with far more expensive setups that could not produce those results. Practice is the key to great shooting. Know your weapon, know your optics and know your ammo and you will be a force to recon with when you shoot. I am very satisfied with my purchase and I am looking at purchasing the 3.5X10 model for one of my other rifles. Good luck and Happy Shooting!!!
Pros: Very Accurate with Repeatable Results
Cons: I have a spec in my FOV but does not impair function.

Nice!! Easy to set up. All exterior adjustments. Bullet drop compensator works well (have not shot over 200yds yet). Only one rectile to pick from. The elevation and windage can be zeroed, that is a very nice feature. Keep a log of bullet drop number, and number of clicks from zero, then you will hit bulls at any distance, without test firing. Well built, heavy, and seems to be good optics.
Pros: Exterior adjustments
Cons: Only one rectical to choose from