For me I'd rather take my wife out to eat at a nice restaurant anytime. I'll spend less than $200 on a scope, but only for those that good enough is good enough. Like an old 22 that doesn't have sights and a cheap scope will get it to a short range target. But not on my target or hunting rifles. And never more than 3x9. Bariska is an accident waiting to happen.
So have you narrowed down your possible choices?
How about Burris?
No comparison between those two- apples & oranges. 14 power is inadequate for my needs. But I appreciate the help!
If you need higher power (I checked the OP and you listed 24x/40x scopes), then I would recommend these. I have both and like them (With Athlon, I could either aim for head of the fly or butt at 100 yards
).If you need higher power (I checked the OP and you listed 24x/40x scopes), then I would recommend these. I have both and like them (With Athlon, I could either aim for head of the fly or butt at 100 yards
Burris FF II 6.5-20x50mm $219 with free shipping - https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-...-50mm-rifle-scope-ballistic-mil-dot/p/1541193
Athlon Argos BTR Gen II 10-40x56mm $399 with free shipping (5% off with THRFORUM code) - https://www.opticsplanet.com/athlon-optics-argos-btr-gen-ii-10-40x56mm-moa-rifle-scope.html
I went through over 20 scopes during past 30 years and if you need precision and durability of crosshair adjusting precisely and zero not drifting, your price point of around $100 is likely not enough. When you are trying to shoot tight groups and turret adjustment starts moving crosshair without you moving the turrets, it gets very frustrating and costly due to current ammunition prices.
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Check out some of more recent customer reviews from 2023/2024, not from 2015/2019 - https://www.amazon.com/BARSKA-10-40...flescope/dp/B001JJCHNY/ref=lp_12569945011_1_6
I have around 2 dozen or more scopes ranging from $30 Simmons from Wmart to $1000 Crimson Trace. This is just something to fill a niche. If it works as well as others I have in this price range that’s fine, if not I can send it back.I went through over 20 scopes during past 30 years and if you need precision and durability of crosshair adjusting precisely and zero not drifting, your price point of around $100 is likely not enough. When you are trying to shoot tight groups and turret adjustment starts moving crosshair without you moving the turrets, it gets very frustrating and costly due to current ammunition prices.
If you are looking for "good" 24x and higher scope, I think you will be looking at $200+ scopes as I linked in previous post (Some THR members will suggest $500-$1000+) but I only do benched precision shooting at 50/100 yards mostly doing 9mm PCC and 22LR testing primarily pursuing sub 1/2" groups with 10/22 and bull barrel currently going through 47 brands/weights/lots testing - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...nition-comparison.908102/page-2#post-12828565
I have tested Bushnell Trophy and Leupold American Marksman 3-9x40mm, Dusk & Dawn 6-18x50mm, Viridian Serac, Burris FF II E1, Vortex Crossfire II and Vortex Strike Eagle for 10/22 and T/CR22 at 100 yards compared to Arken EP5 and for 22LR, Burris FF II should be more than enough in terms of lens clarity/sharpness, brightness in low light and durability of crosshair adjustments and zero not drifting (Besides, they all come with lifetime warranty and THR members have reported great customer service if scope gets damaged for any reason ... Hey, gravity works
I am moving onto .223 55/62/69/75 gr 100-300 yard testing with several powders and got Athlon Argos 10-40x scope for that purpose and also comes with great lifetime warranty and well reported customer service.
OP's budget is under/around $100
OP's budget is under/around $100
OP ordered $94 Barska scope and will find out how it does soon.
You got that right!
Any update on the scope?
Yes, I have a couple of those and they are good scopes.
