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BARSKA Benchmark 25-125x88 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope (Includes Handheld Tripod, Table Top Tripod, Soft Carrying Case, Hard Case) | 
| Brand: Barska
Category: Sports
Department: Mounts
List Price: $250.00
Buy New: $107.49
as of 9/6/2010 01:51 CDT details
You Save: $142.51 (57%)
New (5) Used (1) from $97.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 3047
Color: Green/ Black
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 8 x 16
MPN: AD11182
Model: AD11182
UPC: 790272980505
EAN: 0790272980505
ASIN: B001FB5CS8
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| Features:
| | 100% waterproof straight spotting scope with O-ring seals | | | 88mm objective lens; 25x-125x magnification | | | Nitrogen-filled lens protects from fogging and moisture | | | Compact, lightweight aluminum cased design | | | Limited lifetime Barska warranty |
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Product Description
Supercharge your sight with a Barska 25 - 125x88 mm Waterproof Spotting Scope! Superior spotting from Barska, a world leader in quality optics. Top-quality straight-design Spotter delivers the results you need, time after time, under even adverse conditions. Rugged, handheld design features waterproof construction that stands up to any environment, bringing faraway objects closer than ever. Whether your passion is birding, hunting or just checking out the landscape, Barska optics get you as close as you need to be. Spot a lot: Accu-Grip handheld tripod allows easy stability; Standard tripod and camera adaptable; O-ring seals offer total waterproof protection; Nitrogen filled to guard against fogging and moisture damage; Compact, aluminum-cased design; Twist-up eyecups for adjustable eye relief; Fully coated lenses shrug off scuffs and scratches; Includes soft-side carrying case; F.O.V. @ 1,000 yds. is 54' at 25X, 24' @ 125X. Measures 13 1/5", weighs 1 4/5 lbs. Limited lifetime warranty. Topnotch optics at an entry-level price! Order yours today! Barska 25-125x88 mm Waterproof Spotting Scope Kit
Amazon.com Product Description
The Barska Benchmark 25-125x88 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope is the ultimate scope for impressive results, even under difficult conditions. The large 88mm objective lens provides 25 to 125x power magnification and is filled with nitrogen to guard against fogging and moisture damage. O-ring seals around the edge give complete waterproof protection while the fully-coated lenses prevent scuffs and scratches. Made using a compact, aluminum-cased design, you can take this lightweight straight spotting scope anywhere and know it will perform flawlessly. The scope includes soft and hard carrying cases along with both handheld and table top tripods. The Barska Straight Spotting Scope is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Exactly what I was looking for! December 7, 2009
Barry K. Muranaka (Honolulu, Hawaii)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was exactly what I wanted. I'm in a high-rise office and wanted something to see the surf conditions. I can see what color board shorts the surfers are wearing on waves nearly 2-miles away. Maybe not the highest quality, but I got exactly what I paid for. Thanks to all those that gave reviews. That really helped make my selection. Mahalo!
Awesome product, great price August 11, 2009
John Barbian (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This spotting scope came with everything including hardcase. Only option is a full tripod if you don't have a railing to set the small one on. Very clear optics, great zoom capability. Delivered as promised in great condition.
Better than Expected (based upon other Reviews) October 22, 2009
Andrew Lewis (Harrisburg, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The scope does everything I had hoped it would. I use it primarily for gun range spotting and at 100 yds. it is spot on, I actually had to back out the magnification so I could see around the target as well. If you put the time into "learning" how to properly focus the scope it works flawlessly. I am anxious to try out the 150-200 yd. range, as I have not had the daylight to test it fully yet, but I am confident that it will meet these expectations as well.
Doesn't fog, eye relief is fine (I don't wear glasses, so I'm not sure for those who do). The tripod is shaky, but I haven't weighted anything to the drop-down hook on it either for stabilization.
All in all, I am absolutlely satisfied and then some with this purchase. Would definately recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cheap substitute to higher end models. Happy spotting folks.
Absolutely great deal for the money July 24, 2010
TimOYA
I bought this scope last week, knowing that my cheap binoculars wouldn't help me sight in my rifle at 50 yards. I was a little skeptical given some of the negative reviews, but when I got to the range I was very impressed.
The doodads, as I think another mentioned, are not custom, but still nice. The tripod is pretty cheap, but it works well enough if you don't have the $$ to buy a better replacement.
Others have written about how the quality of the image is poor at higher magnifications, but I did not find that to be the case. Although the image does darken considerably after ~75x, it was no problem at all in daylight.
In terms of what I could see, I was not disappointed. I could see .22 holes in paper at 100 yards, although at that zoom the field of view is quite small. At 50 yards I could see an area about 2' x 2' and still see the .22 holes in paper. This was while wearing glasses - If I didn't have eye protection on I'm sure it would have been even better.
That being said, I wouldn't expect to be able to use this past 100 yards if I was looking for holes on paper.
If you are trying to check the grouping at 300 yards on your $2/rd match ammo that you shot looking through your $500 Leupold scope, then yeah, buy a better scope. Otherwise I would say this scope is a great value and I would buy it again.
Excellent product. Cant beat the price July 18, 2010
Ryan Carlton (Nashville, TN, US)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great spotting scope and it has a higher power zoom than most. Lenses are clear and comparable to much higher end scopes. Cant beat it for the price.
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