Barska Blackhawk Spotting Scope Review

If you want a spotting scope that is efficient and easy on your pocket then look no further because the Barska Blackhawk Spotting Scope is here. Barska is a popular brand of scopes. They have wide range scopes and here we are reviewing the Barska Blackhawk Spotting Scope in this article.

Our Verdict

Easy to carry, simple to operate, and efficient in results; Barska Blackhawk Spotting Scope is a device with excellent features. It is suited for activities like hunting, birding, and wildlife watching etc. The quality that makes it all the more desirable is its price.

Magnification

When it comes to buying a spotting scope, one of the foremost qualities that we look for in a product is its magnification. The Barska spotting scope is considered to have an exceptional magnification. There is a huge range of scopes offered by the brand. All of these spotting scopes have their own qualities.

However, magnification is one of the most important features found in almost all spotting scopes of Barska. In our thorough research we found out that the brand offers a huge range of magnification. What sets this brand apart is that while the scopes of most of the other companies only provide a maximum magnification range upto 60x, unlike other scopes, the scopes of Barska gives a magnification experience upto 20-75x. So, easily we can say that Barska has an impressive and most probably the best magnification. The magnification range in the models presented by Barska are as follows:

• 18-36x50mm
• 20-60x60mm
• 20-60x80mm
• 25-75x100mm

The Blackhawk spotting scope model provides a magnification range of about 20 to 60X. There is an impeccable contrast and resolution balance within this range which makes it a compatible companion for activities like target shooting, stargazing, hunting etc. Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is loaded with excellent optics. You will not experience any chromatic aberration. The scope also offers a wide field of view that is; approximately 68.25 feet.

Optics and Focus

The optics is a valuable feature for any spotting scope. The Barska Blackhawk has flawless optics. It has an excellent capacity of gathering light which in turn  enhances its optic quality. One of the reasons behind the excellent optics is the large size of its objective lens and the multi location of the optics.

The quality of the optics in Blackhawk enables you to get crisp and sharp images.

The focus of the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope can be adjusted according to the need. The device comes with a knob to adjust the focus as per requirement. The focus knob is very easy to rotate. 

How Easy Is It To Use

The credibility of any device depends on it being user friendly. The Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is no exception. The scope is quite easy to use. The scope has a very simple mechanism and features to make it easy to use. The most important function of a spotting scope is to find or target moving objects.

This task is quite tricky as it can be difficult for you to follow a moving target in the dark or simply if your scope is difficult to maneuver. But this is not the case with the stopping scope. The Barska Blackhawk spotting scope has an eyepiece which is aligned perfectly with the optical tube. This makes the tracking and following very easy and quick.

Moreover, the ease of using the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is further enhanced by a simple and convenient focus knob. The focus knob enables you to set the focus according to your need. It is very easy to operate it. All you need to do is to rotate the knob till your focus is set.

Another feature that makes the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope one of the most preferred devices among the customers is it’s zoom caller. The textured zoom collar along with the adjustable focus gives it an edge over other products. These features allow the users a chance to easily operate the scope while wearing gloves. It is especially useful during the cold as well as wet weather.

There is one more luring quality of the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is its fold down rubber eyecup. Working with scope requires patience and it means that you need to sit with it for long hours. This might be exhausting for your eyes as you might have to wear protective eyewear which might strain your eyes. But the Blackhawk spotting scope takes complete care of this problem. The scope comes with a comfortable rubber eye cap. It is very easy to use the scope for long hours without wearing eyewear or straining your eyes.

The Barska Blackhawk spotting scope comes with a rotating mount collar. The rotating mount collar offers a benefit which is very useful and highly effective. This feature enables the eyepiece orientation which is relative to the tripod to be changed for a maximum viewing position.

The extra benefit which comes with the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is that the extendable shade of the sun reduces the amount of glare and flairs. This also protects your objective lens from natural elements like rain, snow, dust, water etc.

Construction

The quality and efficiency of any device is directly dependent on its construction. As far as the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is concerned, it is constructed to specifically enhance its effectiveness. The Blackhawk spotting scope is built on the basis of a porro prism design. Also the porro prism which is used as the basis for this scope, is according to our study and research the best option for available at the lowest price.

The design uses a BK-7 prism glass. Although experts believe that a BK-4 prism glass will improve the image quality even more, the current image quality of the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is quite unmatched. Moreover, the usage of a premium quality glass like BK- 4 instead of BK-7 would unnecessarily increase the price of building the scope and thus its implications would clearly be seen in its overall price.

It is very important for a spotting scope to produce images with excellent colour quality and contrast. In order to ensure this, the manufacturers must keep certain points in mind while designing the device. Barska makes a wise choice while designing its scopes which ensures a better colour configuration.

The Barska Blackhawk spotting scopes make a precise use of phase correction. It coats everything and in turn eliminates the phase shift from the glass. Due to this technique you are guaranteed to get an excellent color reproduction, and contrast. The resolution, and clarity are so good that these are not affected by the distance or even zooming of the scope.

Along with the above mentioned qualities, the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope comes with another important structural feature. While construction of this scope, the makers have even the tiniest and most insignificant details in mind. For example: the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is constructed with a tripod ring.

This tripod ring rotates 360 degrees. The function of this tripod ring is to allow you a more personalised experience while using the scope. The tripod ring in the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope gives you the freedom to adjust the angle of the scope according to your personal requirements. You can hence view at an angle which is best suitable for you.

The design of any working tool is considered to be flawless if it is easy to handle and simple to use. The Barska Blackhawk spotting scope fulfills all of these criteria. The scope is designed to give maximum comfort to the user. The scope is housed in a tough, textured rubber. This rubber handle offers a great grip to the user. It is very easy and convenient to hold the scope and maintain a steady grip on the optics as well. The thick, protective rubber covering provides security to the device. The scope is guarded against any accidental fall or blow.

When you buy any equipment, tool or device, you want it to be efficient, and long lasting. The durability of any device depends on its construction. The parts, materials as well as the design all play a vital role in the overall performance of any tool. The same is the case with the Barska Blackhawk spotting scope. The spotting scope is constructed with an aim to last long. As we have already discussed, there is a tough and textured rubber which not only guards the scope from external shock but also provides protection and durability from water, fog, etc. Moreover, there is an O-ring to seal the lenses. This ring protects the lenses and  the nitrogen purged optics chamber.

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Final Thought

The Barska Blackhawk spotting scope is one of the best options available in the market. It has been a consumer’s favourite product since long. The device promises best quality and unique features in the lowest price. It is a durable and pocket friendly option for you.