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: Excellent value
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Great product for the price. Hardcase is excellent and the tripod is just ok. As a spotting scope this one is perfect for the price, clear optics and an all around good value.Customer Review: Good scope for the price!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
The spotting scope works great! The optics are very good for a product at this price. Only downside is the tripod - flimsy construction.Customer Review: Barska Blackhawk 20-60x60
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
This item is inexpensive because it isn't as good as the ones that cost 2 to 10 times as much. But it still works. It's light weight and seems rugged. It came with a hard case that was way better than what I expected, and a soft case that is nice too. The little tripod is cheep but works. I like it just fine.Customer Review: Over rated reviews
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
This scope is an adequate scope for wild life or scenery, but for hunting and/or target shooting it is not up to standard. The scope feels light, the tripod is difficult to adjust precisely, and at the highest magnification the view is blurry/fuzzy. The light is adequate, but the blurry image is a big minus. Even for the price I would expect something a little better. Returned it for refund.Customer Review: questional performance?
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I bought this as a quick replacement for my high end Leupold which was stolen. Needed a spotting scope for a few months and plan on buying another Leupold when I return to the U.S. in 24 months. The best I can say so far is it works. Optic clarity is fair, light gathering at higher power is somewhat a disappointment even at the price. I have a feeling one good bump or drop will probably ruin the thing, Very light in weight and the body does not feel very solid. It was cheap and that filled my needs but I would recommend you move up in quality and spend the bucks for a quality spotting scope.