Barska Red Dot scopes?

I have no experience with this brand of red dot sight but I would think it compares with several others of its type. The cheaper end red-dots such as BSA & Tasco generaly work well. I have a 30mm Tasco on my 995 and that works out well. I wouldn't see a need to go behond 40mm because they start to get bulky in that size without realy doing much for you in the capability to pick up the dot.

5mm dot is a little on the large size and many prefer the 3mm . At closer ranges it doesn't make that much difference however.

By the way - these are sights and not scopes. They have a 1X magnification unless you buy the model with the adapter. Magnifying the dot however takes away from the ability to pick up the dot fast and with both eyes open.

 

I have a 1" tube Barska red-dot, and a 4x32 Barska rifle scope on my .22.
They are inexpensive scopes, but in my opinion, they are decent. The reddot works flawlessly and maintains a consistent point of impact. The rifle scope is nice and clear and no issues after about 600 rounds through it. BUY IT ! .. you won't regret it.

 

Crackhead prices on Barska scopes and many many other optic makers:
http://www.opticsplanet.com
I am in no way affiliated with this site, and it was given to my by another HPFF member. I have not ordered from them, but plan to when funds allow it.

 

Have a look at these...

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/browse.aspx?c=134&s=169

 

The Barska line of optics are produced in Russia and imported to the US. They make decent scopes and red dot sights for general use, some of their high end products are as good as comparable products from major optic makers.

I would have no problem ordering a Barska product.

 

I have a Tasco that is EXACTLY the same as the Barska 40mm DC model shown on that page. I wouldn't be surprised if a number of Tasco's and other cheap models are produced by Barska, or whoever the original manufacturing facility is.

My Tasco seemed decent enough, but after about 6-700 rds through my ATI-stocked 995 it will occasionally blink out, and you have to tap on the scope for the dot to come back. I honestly don't expect it to survive much longer.

 

Well, my range is indoor, so I always use the red dot, but I could see the green being pretty useful in bright sunlight.

 

I've posted this before, but am impressed by the A1 Optic 42mm sight I purchased on eBay. (Just type: A1 Optic Red Dot in the search box). Decent price with shipping. A little heavier because it's made out of cast aluminum instead of plastic; all glass optics; red and green dots in various intensities.

And, as opposed to some manufactures, it's a true 42mm of glass, not just the size of the tube.

Check it out.

 

Green dots are for night use as it effects your night vision less than the red does. A co-worker is a big time coon hunter and has a red/green dot reflex type sight on his P22, he uses the green while hunting at night and the red for shooting during the day.

Only problem I have ever had with the red is it will wash out when shooting at targets that have the red/orange bulls eye. I think my next dot sight will be dual color and in the reflex type configuration.

 

Wow! For a man who posted for semantics, (the expression in language), you sure have some errors in your expression. First, you sited a semantical issue, and didn't offer a solution!

So i pose a question to you. If it's incorrect to call a red dot... apparatus a scope, then what is the correct terminology for it... enlighten me, Buddy.
I'm waiting.

 

Hang in there, its worth the effort. 7 years no smokes now, and when I get a whiff somewhere it makes my stomach sick.

Good Luck!

 

lol I feel ripped off now, but I still like my BSA sight though, it works good enough.

I had to tape a cheap laser light to the end of my muzzle to laser-sight it, talk about ghetto.

One of these days I will invest in a boresighter but my wife is unhappy with every penny I spend on a firearm related article.