BARSKA 6.5-20x50 AO Varmint Target Dot Riflescope
List Price:
Our Price: $69.99
You Save: $80.01 (53%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Category: Sports
See more equipment details
Equipment Details
Manufacturer: BarskaBrand: Barska
Release Date: 2008-10-30
Model: AC10048
Color: Black Matte
Product features:
- Target Dot riflescope, ideal for varmint hunting
- 50mm lens with 6.5X-20X variable magnification
- 100% water and fogproof; caliber-proofed elevation adjustment
- Exit pupil = 7.7 - 2.5mm; eye relief = 3.6 inches; click value = 1/8
- Scope cap bonus accessory
- BARSKA 8-32x42 AO Varmint Target Dot Riflescope
- BARSKA 6-24x50 AO Varmint Mil-Dot Riflescope
- BARSKA 4-16x50 AO Varmint 30/30 Riflescope
- BARSKA 4-16x40 AO Varmint 30/30 Riflescope
- BARSKA 10-40X50 AO Varmint Mil-Dot Riflescope
Sports reviews of BARSKA 6.5-20x50 AO Varmint Target Dot Riflescope
Customer Review: Review after a month
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Buyer Background: I am new to the gun world. 7 months new at time of this purchase with about 3,000 rounds fire in different calibers. Target shooting is lots of fun. First scope owned was a retail store $55.00, 3-9x32 for a 10/22 purchased four months before this Barska. Really enjoy the scope on the .22. Desired a larger more powerful scope for a Saiga AK 7.62X39 to be able to see further down range. The reviews before purchase were promising to me so I went with this scope. Because I appreciate those who take the time to do indepth reviews I thought I would pay it forward with this review to help future buyers.
Delivery: I got the free shipping from Amazon and it took about 10 days. I little long but it was free.
First Impression: It is big. Looked through it out my office window and I thought WOW. All I knew at this point was the scope on my .22 and this was a few steps up in magnification. Although the appearance is nice, it does look a little simple or cheap compared to the $500+ scopes out there.
The Mount: I went with a UTG 5th Gen. quick release mount since my Saiga has the mount "slot" on the left (opposite of the slide). It wraps over the dust cover sitting a little high which is perfect for the big 50mm front lens. This helped to not need taller mounts. Look for my review in the mount itself for more info..coming soon. Seems to be to big and heavy to withstand the recoil of my Saiga, we will see.
Appearance: My Saiga is stock (live in CA, bummer) but the mount and scope makes it look a lot more serious. Check out the pictures.
Weight: Probably added another 3 lbs. from scope and mount.
Sighting: I used a bore laser to sight it in at home up to 25 yrds. Took it to the range and sighted it 50 yrds, it took some patience because it was a bright day and I had a hard time seen the laser dot. I finalized the sighting at 50 with about 20 rounds (like I said I am new at this).
Field Test: After sighting it in I fired another 40 rounds and ended my field test on this peace on day one...switch firearms. First day was windy and a little frustrating. Went back three days later with the 10/22 and the Saiga both scoped. I had targets at 50 and 100 yrds and went to work. At 100 yrds I used the Barska scope to find where the .22 landed on paper, my eyesight also is not the best but with this scope, no need for a spotting scope. You can see .22 holes very clearly at 100 yrds. Just to be clear, I would fire the 10/22, put it down and grab the Saiga to look through the Barska scope.
My second day was perfect for sighting in and practicing with the Saiga. The air was very calm, I don't think the air was moving at all. I put a bunch of targets at 100 yrds and hit them consistently. Since my Barska scope was sighted at 50 yrds I had to aim about 4 inches lower to hit a bulls eye which I did a few times. Here is my ammo count so far on the Saiga. Day one = 40, Day two = 20, took off scope with quick release mount and slid it back on to test for accuracy after unmount/remount. Still centered, maybe 1/2 inch off at 50 yrds but it could have been me. Fired another 20, removed scope and mount again, remounted and fired another 5 and still good to go. Total shots fired: 85. I removed the mount in order to know if I will be centered after cleanings. Will test soon at 150, 200, 250 and 300 yrds.
Scope Clarity: Blurry after about 17 power. I am satisfied with clarity up to 17. The 50mm lens is incredible. It comes with handy lens covers.
Price: I left my price comments towards the end because well...had I paid $1 and had it not worked, I would have overpaid. This is not the case though, It works fine so far it handles the recoil of an AK well (just hold the rifle tight). I priced others and I am very happy with it and for under $61 this is awesome. I am planning to hunt with this during the next deer season.
Other: I can't help you with the MOA, wind knobs, and all that. I do not know the terminology yet. What I do know is you can poke an eye out at a 100 yards (the eye of the game you are hunting that is) with this scope and an AK.
Description of BARSKA 6.5-20x50 AO Varmint Target Dot Riflescope
Specifications:6.5-20x, Field of View (ft@100yds/m@100m) =16/5.3@6.5x-5.7/1.9@20x, Exit Pupil = 7.7-2.5mm, Eye Relief = 3.6", Click value = 1/8.The Barska 6.5-20x50 AO Varmint Target Dot Riflescope is the perfect scope for varmint hunting and target-shooting practice. The large, adjustable 50mm objective lens offers 6.5 to 20 times variable magnification for increased light transmission. This lightweight rifle scope, designed for long-range and precision shooting, is 100% fog-proof and waterproof. The multi-coated optics with target-dot reticles allows for enhanced performance in tough conditions. The one-inch, shockproof construction scope also features caliber-proofed elevation adjustment so you can rely on its accuracy from any altitude. Scope caps are included as a bonus accessory for lens protection.
Hunting Equipment
Sports equipment
- Accessories
- Airsoft
- Archery
- Badminton
- Ballet & Dance
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Boating
- Bowling
- Boxing
- Camping & Hiking
- Casino & Card Games
- Cheerleading
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Cycling & Wheel Sports
- Darts
- Disc Sports
- Diving
- Equestrian Sports
- Exercise & Fitness
- Fan Shop
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Fishing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Hunting
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Paintball
- Pilates
- Racquetball
- Rugby
- Running
- Scooters
- Skateboarding
- Sledding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Sports Medicine
- Squash
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table Games
- Table Tennis
- Tennis & Racquet Sports
- Track & Field
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Water Sports
- Windsurfing
- Wrestling
- Yoga
Bestsellers in Barska
BARSKA 2-7x32 AO Hot Magnum .17 And .22 Interchangeable 30/ 30 Rifle ScopeBarska; Barska; Release date: 2009-03-11; Sports
Best price: $76.94
Price in other shops:
BARSKA 8-32x50 IR AO Excavator Rifle ScopeBarska; Barska; Release date: 2009-03-11; Sports
Best price: $133.10
Price in other shops:
BARSKA Starwatcher Refractor TelescopeBarska; Barska; Release date: 2009-03-11; Sports
Best price: $109.94
Price in other shops:
Barska Contour 23-46x60 Waterproof Makutsov AngledSpotting Scopew/ Tripod, Case & Telescope Eye Piece AdjustmentBarska; Digital Camera
Price in other shops:
Barska Blackhawk 10x42Waterproof Binocular (Camouflage)Barska; Barska; Sports
Best price: $79.99
Price in other shops:
Barska Anchormaster 36x80mm Brass Refractor Telescope Telescopew/ Mahogany Floor TripodBarska; Barska; Release date: 2006-05-15; Sports
Best price: $942.33
Price in other shops:
Barska Focus Free 10x50 BinocularBarska; Barska; Sports
Best price: $26.08
Price in other shops:
Barska Xtreme View 8x40 BinocularBarska; Barska; Sports
Best price: $45.22
Price in other shops:
Barska Gladiator 20-60x90 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/ TripodBarska; Barska; Sports
Best price: $184.30
Price in other shops:
Barska Mil-Dot Airgun (Black Matte, 4x32 AO)Barska; Barska; Release date: 2010-02-25; Sports
Best price: $39.99
Price in other shops:
Similar sports equipment
Allen Company Buttstock Rifle Cartridge HolderAllen Company; Allen; Release date: 2010-06-09; Sports
Best price: $3.40
Price in other shops:
UTG Tactical OP Bipod - Tactical/ Sniper Profile Adjustable HeightUTG; UTG; Release date: 2010-06-07; Sports
Best price: $32.95
Price in other shops:
UTG Bipod, SWAT/ Combat Profile, Adjustable HeightUTG; UTG; Release date: 2009-10-14; Sports
Best price: $18.99
Price in other shops:
ATI Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Monte Carlo Gun StockATI; ATI; Release date: 2011-08-29; Sports
Best price: $59.88
Price in other shops:
UTG Tactical Low-profile Universal Foldable Clamp-on BipodUTG; UTG; Release date: 2009-10-14; Sports
Best price: $23.50
Price in other shops:
AIM Sports 1" Rifle Scope Picatinny RingAIM; AIM; Sports
Best price: $8.80
Price in other shops:
AIM Sports 1 " Tall Weaver RingsAIM; AIM; Sports
Best price: $8.74
Price in other shops:
1" Ring-3/ 8" Dovetail-HighNew Century NC Star; NcStar; Sports
Price in other shops:
AccuShot Premium 1-Inch Weaver Style See-Thru High-Pro RingsAccuShot; AccuShot; Release date: 2009-10-14; Sports
Best price: $8.95
Price in other shops:
AccuShot Premium 1-Inch Weaver Style See-Thru Medium Profile RingsAccuShot; UTG; Release date: 2009-10-14; Sports
Best price: $7.98
Price in other shops: