Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case
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Description of Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case
Setting the pace for design, dynamics and technical precision, Blackhawk soars high in ultimate performance. Engineered with unsurpassed optical performance and durability by those who understands the harsh hunting conditions scopes have to endure. Designed for the discriminating hunters who demands only the best. Be it a compact or a large scope that set your sights, Blackhawk spotters set the standard for portability, optical performance and value.In addition, the new Mossy OakBreak Up Camouflage model helps you blend in on your hunt! Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty.The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope is a terrific value because it offers very good optical performance in a compact and affordable package. The scope itself features waterproof design, multicoated optics, and a zoom eyepiece with magnification ranging from 20X up to 60X. The accessories include a light weight table-top tripod, a soft caring case, and a durable hard shell case that will allow the rubber armored scope to stand up to a lifetime of use.
The Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope uses a multi-coated objective lens and rugged porro-prism design for bright, clear images. At 100 yards, I can clearly focus in on a target, even when I crank the magnification up to the maximum 60X. When I use the scope for wildlife spotting, the sweet spot seems to be about 30X magnification; 30X gives me an ideal combination of sharp images and a wide field of view, perfect for identifying Puffins and Pelicans along the coast.
I also like the compact size and light weight of the Blackhawk 60. At only 14 inches long and weighing less than two pounds, the Blackhawk 60 is light enough to use a photo tripod such as the SLIK U-9000 in the field. Like other entry level spotting scopes, the Barska Blackhawk 60 uses an Achromatic objective lens, which means that some false color or blue fringing is noticeable at high power.
I?ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the binoculars and spotting scopes imported by Barska the last few years. The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope simply offers very good optical performance for a very reasonable price. --Jeff Phillips
Pros:
- Excellent price/performance ratio
- Very good Achromatic optics
- Waterproof design with rubber coating
- Premium hard shell case included
- Blue fringing noticeable at high power
- Limited eye relief for eyeglass wearers
Sports reviews of Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60x60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case
Customer Review: Great value for medium range shooting.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this scope for medium range shooting at my local firearms club. It works very well on the 100 meter range picking up 5.56mm holes. It also does a nice job woth .22 holes at 50 yards. The optics are nice and clear, and the piture comes easily into focus. The tripod is stable, but a larger, more adjustable model would be nice for longer shooting sessions. The hard case is nice for transporting it, but the lock leaves alot to be desired. I haven't had the opportunity to use it for the 200 meter distance yet, but I get the feeling it will be just enough at that range, and not much more.
Overall an excellent value for the money, I would recommend it to others.
Customer Review: simply amazing
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
i was hesitant to buy due to the apparent low price, most top end scopes are $500+
i hummed and hawed for months then decided to buy. this scope is amazing, great zoom function, clear lenses, nice carry bag, the hard sided case is nice too.
only thing for me is the tripod is small for birding, the provided tripod is good on a table or if you are lying down, i already had a full size tripod and the scope works great on it.
i use the mini tripd for my camera so it does not go unused.
use the scope for birding and it zooms in on birds hundreds of yard away.
a definite great buy for me!
Customer Review: Great Price, Great Product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I was needing something for 25 yards to 100 yards, and something I could get past my wife. Well this turned out to be just the ticket. It does have both a hard case as well as a soft case, although not of great quality, the hard case does protect the scope very well. Other people will be able to give you advice about the sharpness view, the lens, and abunch of other specs, but what I needed was a simple scope that was resonable priced, and capable of doing the job. I was not disapointed.
Customer Review: Excellent optics for the price
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This scope is worth every penny, I was very concerned buying a "cheaper" spotting scope but after my first range session my nerves are at rest. It's very easy to see the .30 cal holes at 200 yards and light transmission and clarity are very adequate. This scope also comes with 2 carrying cases, a nice added bonus. When comparing this scope to my friends bushnell of the same power this one wins hands down, a definate purchase for someone on a budget and looking to get good quality for limited funds.Customer Review: We LOVE this spotting scope!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We've been using it to watch the wildlife out at a pond about 140 yards from the house. Not only can we watch the painted turtles climb up on the turtle log, we can even see dragonflies land! And we never would have been able to watch the kingbirds with binoculars!
The icing on the cake was when we looked at Saturn and Venus a couple of weeks ago. Boy were we surprised when we could see Saturn's rings! Then we looked at Jupiter and could distinguish 3 moons! We LOVE this scope!