BARSKA Benchmark 25-125x88 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope (Includes Handheld Tripod, Table Top Tripod, Soft Carrying Case, Hard Case)

by Barska

Product Features

• Straight spotting scope with 25x to 125x magnification and 88mm objective lens
• Dynamic lens focusing system makes it easy to zoom in on target
• Fully coated optics; shock-absorbing rubber armor for rough conditions
• 100-percent waterproof and fogproof; tabletop tripod with handheld mount
• Includes hard case and soft carrying case; measures 13.2 inches long

Product Description

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Engineered with an innovative dynamic objective lens focusing system, the Barska Benchmark 25-125x88 straight spotting scope sets the standard for optical performance. The Benchmark offers a variable 25x to 125x magnification range, allowing you to lock on to your subject and zoom in for greater detail--an essential trait for the hunter, target shooter, birder, or outdoor naturalist. The scope's fully coated optics and large 88mm objective lens, meanwhile, deliver crisp, clear views, ensuring a performance that soars beyond your expectations. And the Blackhawk spotter is 100 percent waterproof and fogproof, with a shock-absorbing armor helping it hold up to rough conditions. Other features include a hard case, a soft carrying case, a tabletop tripod, and an Accu-Grip handheld tripod mount that can be used with tripod-adaptable spotting scopes, binoculars, video, and photo cameras. The Accu-Grip can also be added to a tripod for an extension and grip.

The spotting scope comes with a hard case and soft carrying case.

Specifications

• Magnification: 25 to 125x
• Objective lens: 88mm
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Prism type: Porro
• Eyepiece system: Straight
• Exit pupil: 3.2mm @ 25x; 0.64mm @ 125x
• Optical coating: Fully coated
• Field of view: 54 feet @ 1,000 yards (25x); 24 feet @ 1,000 yards (125x)
• Close focus distance: 18 feet
• Eye relief: 13.3mm (25x); 7.6mm (125x)
• Length: 13.2 inches
• Weight: 1.78 pounds
• Warranty: Limited lifetime
• Accessories: Hard and soft carrying case, tripod, Accu-Grip handheld tripod, lens cloth

About Barska
Barska is a worldwide sport optics company with strong brand recognition within the optics industry, with corporate offices in La Verne, California, and warehouses and distribution centers in La Verne and Shanghai, China. Barska offers an extensive line of precision sport optics products, such as binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, and telescopes. The product range has been designed and built with the latest optical technology, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite leisure time outdoor activities, including bird watching, outdoor observation, hunting, fishing, stargazing, concerts, and sporting events.

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

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 16 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FB5CS8
• Item model number: AD11182
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,946 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good scope for the money, February 8, 2009

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Patrick C. Kennedy "Silver Rings" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BARSKA Benchmark 25-125x88 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope (Includes Handheld Tripod, Table Top Tripod, Soft Carrying Case, Hard Case) (Sports)

I have used this spotting scope for both sighting in a 22 rifle and for looking at eagles. I could see the the bullet holes in the white fine. Some of the holes in the black I could not see. This was at about 100 yds on a bright sunny day. At 100 yds I could get a decent image up to 75 power. Focusing on a fence pole at about 250 yds I could get a decent image all the way to 125 power.

With the included hand grip on the scope I was pleasantly surprised by how well I could see and follow flying eagles.

This scope is well worth the money.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, March 8, 2009

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Harold Self - See all my reviews
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I have used the scope at the range and at work. Up to about, 75power it performs well but after that, the optics take a nose dive. I understood I wasn't buying a top dollar spotter but I had expected better quality than I received. I needed a spotter scope for target shooting in the 500 to 1000 yard range if this scope held its clarity to full power it would have worked but with the 75 fall off point, it fell short.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not impressed, July 31, 2009

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Matthew Lamon "D&B search" (Honolulu) - See all my reviews
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An astronomer told me not to worry about magnification... optical quality is more important... she is right!

This thing may go to "125x", but its totally blurry at that level. Its basically good up to 50 or 75x. Its very cheap-feeling. Its not too bad, but really it seems like cheap crap when you hold it.

I guess it works well enough... but if you dont need all the accessories it comes with, go with a cheaper model or similar priced one with lesser zoom but better optics.