Scope of 50 BMG

There is a Super Sniper 10X42 SS HD Mil-dot on the sample list

Edited by Preston - October/31/2009 at 04:50

I have fired a friend's Steyr-Mannlicher .50 BMG. He wanted to see the lifespan of a very  inexpensive scope, a Barska 6-24 tactical. Thus far, after about 150 rounds, this scope has been flawless. The rifle itself experienced a trigger malfunction (a small screw in the assembly came loose at the 22-round mark) but the scope, which he said was about $200.00 has continued on without error! He is so satisfied, he does not plan to swap it out.

Originally posted by Terry Lamb I have fired a friend's Steyr-Mannlicher .50 BMG. He wanted to see the lifespan of a very  inexpensive scope, a Barska 6-24 tactical. Thus far, after about 150 rounds, this scope has been flawless. The rifle itself experienced a trigger malfunction (a small screw in the assembly came loose at the 22-round mark) but the scope, which he said was about $200.00 has continued on without error! He is so satisfied, he does not plan to swap it out.

At what ranges is he shooting?  Does he spin up/down the dials with frequency?  How is tracking?


Though I have never seen one in person, I hear many reports of "super scopes" made by companies traditionally recognized as making sub-par scopes.  These stories include BSA's with flawless glass and absolutely perfect tracking, Tascos with glass like an S&B that have never failed though mounted on a sever kicker, etc., etc.  I attribute these to 2 sources:
1.  Even a broke watch is right twice a day, maybe these lower-tier companies do accidentally make a great scope once in awhile, when the stars align just right, despite their best efforts.
2.  Urban legend:  "I knew a guy who knew a guy who shot a guy at 1,000,000 yards with a 4X NCStar at night in high wind and through a concrete wall with a .22LR."


Terry, not saying it ain't true, but my experience with shooters sporting Barska scopes is that they are for the masses who do not know how to use a scope well enough to see the flaws in its design and/or function.

There is no definitive correlation between price and scope quality or value (Leupold and Huskemaw prove that) but, in general, you get what you pay for.


To the original poster, get the 10X HD, nothing compares at anywhere near the price.  It is very rugged, and the warranty is top-notch, as is the Customer Service behind the scope.

martin

 i just got the barrett and Elite 3200 and have not yet fired it. I was thinking that I would sell it before it was used. Besides i am sure it will work for 20 rounds , I am more concerned how it will hold up after some use.
You all think that the non HD  10x42 is better by much than the Elite 3200?

I never heard of the Premier, I would imagine it is very expensive.
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Don't 99s run around $3900? Seems like if you can accept that pain you can top it off with a NF or Premier.