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    Posted: September/16/2010 at 22:37
Koshkin's review of low priced binoculars had me thinking about buying a Leupold Yosemite in 6x30 for my sons b-day
 
A little searching around shows that they sure look like the Barska Crossover model
 
Same approximate feaures, price, lifetime warranty, etc
 
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Originally posted by Smokey53119 Smokey53119 wrote:

Koshkin's review of low priced binoculars had me thinking about buying a Leupold Yosemite in 6x30 for my sons b-day
 
A little searching around shows that they sure look like the Barska Crossover model
 
Same approximate feaures, price, lifetime warranty, etc
 
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It would be easy enough for you to purchase one of each and make your own side-by-side comparison.
 
If Barska quality is now equal to Leupold quality that would certainly be a 'first', and I'm sure that we would all be quite amazed.
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They sure look the same!!! But the magnification is different between them. Leupold 6x & 8x versus Barska 8x & 10x...

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote The Apostle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/17/2010 at 03:14
I think it's a case of slightly different specs from the same OEM manufacturer...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bird Watcher Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/17/2010 at 12:22
Originally posted by The Apostle The Apostle wrote:

They sure look the same!!!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote martin3175 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/17/2010 at 13:28
interesting reading .. you see allot of big name stores carrying their own brand optics with very similar looks to name brand stuff, but a bit less in price ..long and short of it - the chain store doesn't manufacture the optics and had to pay somebody and the savings have to come from somewhere
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote NDhunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/17/2010 at 18:42
I took a glance at the offerings of Barska on the SWFA site.  Over 20 different choices.
 
It seems Barska may have a "crossover" model.  It looks like a Leupold Yosemite copy,
with colored versions, wow.  Don't fall for it.  Leupold offers a solid warranty, and Barska??????"
 
I have a Yosemite, 6x30, and I like it, very nice view. 
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I have the Yosemite in 6x, its pretty nice. Feels a little small in the hands but not too bad. 

Best way to find out is try em side by side, wont take long to figure out what you like.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote The Apostle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/18/2010 at 00:26
I've got a pair of 8x mossy oak blaze coloured ones on layby...can't wait to get them.
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Small in the hands = just right for a 9 year old boy
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