Product Features
►Complete waterproof and fogproof protection for all weather conditions
►Variable zoom magnifications from 18x-36x for different applications with a glare reducing sun-shade
►Multi-coated optics and massive objective lens increases light gathering ability thus delivering brighter images in low light conditions
►Ergonomically designed with shock-absorbing rubber armor for maximum protection and enhancing overall handling
►Convenient and portable as includes tripod and soft carrying case
Technical Details
Brand Name: Barska
Model: AD10348
Product Description
Barska 18 - 36x50 mm Waterproof Blackhawk Spotting Scope. Big name quality, big time VALUE! Cheap equipment just doesn't cut it. But the Barska Blackhawk 18-36x50 mm Spotting Scope gives you a great price on full-function features you'd normally pay BIG bucks to get. Engineered with unsurpassed optical performance and durability by those who understand the harsh hunting conditions scopes have to endure. Designed for the discriminating hunters who demand only the best, this Blackhawk is the best value in its class. Zoom in on the features: Big 50 mm objective increases light gathering ability for brighter images in low-light conditions; Multi-coated optics maximize light transmission for superior brightness and clarity; Powerful zoom provides 18-36x magnification; 137-100 ft F.O.V. @ 1,000 yds.... close focus: 23 ft; Complete waterproof protection is ideal for all-weather conditions; Long 20-17 mm eye relief and flip-down eyecups are perfect for glasses and non-glasses wearers alike; Rubber armor designed to protect and absorb shock; Quality pan-head tripod; Soft-side case included; Approx. 12", 3 1/3 lb. Spot your target without killing your budget. Order Today! Barska 18-36x50 mm Waterproof Blackhawk Spotting Scope
Customer Reviews
►I coach a high school air rifle team and was looking for an inexpensive shooting scope when I came across this little gem. While the name sounds vaguely eastern European, this scope is actually made in China. The scope has a lightweight but sturdy fiber-reinforced composite body and a back housing that is encased in a generous layer of rubber for shock protection. A hard plastic cap screws on to protect the eyepiece and a hard plastic dust cover friction fits into the front to protect the objective lens. An extendable sunshade is a nice and useful touch.
The magnification is perfect for shooting competition targets at ten meters. (Be careful when comparison shopping as many spotting scopes won't focus down this close.) We use it at the lowest 18x power setting and can see the whole target sheet while still viewing the individual bullseyes and pellet holes clearly. Like nearly all inexpensive scopes, the higher power settings are less useful as the picture darkens considerably and distortion around the edges becomes apparent. If you are looking for a scope for long range shooting or viewing, one with a larger objective lens would probably be a better choice.
Eye relief is good. Many inexpensive and compact variable power scopes have either a very short eye relief or a small field of view in order to save on the cost of manufacturing the lens elements in the eyepiece. With this scope, you don't have to tickle the lens with your eyelashes in order the see the entire field of view.
The only knock that I have on this setup is with the case and tripod that come with the set. The case doesn't offer much protection and the tripod is too small and lightweight to be useful. But then again, our school was able to purchase four of these scopes for the same price as a single "name brand" shooting scope with similar features. While I can't vouch for its long term durability this scope is perfect for what we use it for. If it lasts for four seasons of shooting, I would consider it a great value.
Update 2-25-09: So far, so good! I would still recommend these spoting scopes. The scopes have held up well with no problems. We liked them so much, the school bought 15 more. We bought briefcase style, foam filled pistol cases to store them in and they work great. Three will fit in a standard four pistol gun case. We've taken them traveling with no problems. After two seasons, no cracks, leaks, fogging, misalignments, peeling or flaking.
I even found a use for the soft cases the scopes came in. The kids use them to store their shooting equipment including their slings, safety glasses, glove and other bric-a-brac.
It seems Amazon doesn't carry these anymore but a third party retailer still lists them. I haven't used them before so I can't attest to their customer service.
By Dang
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