Barska vs. BSA

[Loki_762]

I recently bought an RWS Panther Pro Compact, and have come to the conclusion that the scope that came with it is complete garbage.  So, I am looking for a new scope that won't break the bank.  I have read a lot about affordable scopes, and it seems that the two names that come up consistently are Barksa and BSA.  I have been eyeballing the Barska 3-12x40 for a few days, but I am not set on it for sure.  Can anyone provide me with any personal experience with these two brands and provide me with some feedback?
Thanks a lot,
Chris

[JimL911]

I have the Barska it is OK but I won't buy another one. My little 3-9X32 Leapers seems brighter and clearer. It does focus a little lower than 10 yds~6-7. I don't have a BSA simply because they don't have Mil Dots.

[Bhawanna]

how much do you wanna spend?....you get what you pay for when buying glass.  i suggest you bump it up a notch and get a hawke or bump up 2 notches and get a swift.  you're not gonna get anything decent for less than $100.

[Gene_SC]

Here is my RWS Panther Pro Compact .177 sporting a new Hawk Map Pro 4-16X50 Mil Dot Ballistic Scope. Great shooter and another great buy from my buddy David Kirby. Has a JM Tarantua Spring and new JM Seal.. Shoots great and very accurate at 40 yards..

[Loki_762]

I like that Hawke, although I would probably opt for something with a 40mm objective instead.  How does one contact Mr. David Kirby, and if you don't mind telling me, how much did that cost?
Thanks,
Chris

[Loki_762]

What model of Swift or Hawke do you recommend?
Thanks,
Chris

[Gene_SC]

Chris, it was a barder deal and some cash. Dave frequents the GTA every day after his bike ride. He has a beautiful collection of springers and PCP's. And I have been lucky enough to be able to talk him out of many of his favorites.. David is a good man but knows the value of an air rifle.

[Bhawanna]

give me the size scope you want and i can find you something under $200.

[kirby999]

Thanks Gene ;. Chris , I'm just an airgun nut like everybody else here , I buy/trade /sell a good bit . That's part of the fun of it . I like to look at it as borrowing the airguns, or maybe I should say renting them. My tastes change with the seasons it seems . Keep an eye on the classifieds , I never know when I'll get the hots for a new rifle or pistol and need to sell off a slightly used one to help finance the new one. On the original question, Barska and BSA scope are a hit or miss deal in quality , but so are some of the other brands too . I've had Bushnell Trophys fail as well as a couple of Hawkes . They failed early in their life and I was able to return them . It does seem the more you pay for a scope , the less chance of failure ,and even the most expensive ones will have failures , just not as often.  kirby

[Loki_762]

I am looking for something with a 40 mm AO with a low end magnification of 3  or 4, and a high end of 9 to 12.
Thanks,
Chris

[Bhawanna]

hawke airmax 4-12x40mm.  pm me for pricing....

[shawn67]

I have a Barska 3X12X40 A0 ac100008 with mil dot recticle on a .22 powderburner and its a great little scope for the price 59 bucks from optics planet on sale origionally it was 112, its airgun rated and has a lifetime warranty, I have a couple Leapers UTG TS series scopes too and all are good scopes.I also have a BSA red dot on a .22 Beretta Neos .22 pistol that's a good little scope for 40 bucks. And all were under 100 bucks, I hav more expensive scopes on my high power rifles and I can't tell that much difference between them unless its at extremely high magnification and its not that big of a difference- my Leupold is the clearest of all my scopes but it was a 500 dollar scope on a .308 that I regularly shoot @ 200 yrds, I'm not gonna be doing that with any of my springers, the Barska,Leapers, BSA scopes are all good scopes and I wouldn't hesitate in buying another one of any of them, they all have served me well.