I know this is an old thread but barska and 500.00 don't belong in the same subject.Many better scopes for $500.
You can get a good Nikon,Bushnell,Sightron, Leupold, Vortex etc.
I'm trying a different scope out and it looks pretty good.
It is a Falcon Menace 4-14 FFP with the MP16 reticle. It has 1/2mil hash marks on the reticle.
I saw it over on Snipercentral.com and firgure I'd give it a try.
I just recieved it yesterday and it looks sturdy and the glass is clear. I need to get it to the range and give it a workout. It was $390 .
think of geting a Barska 8-26x50 Benchmark Riflescope they want 500 for it . anyone ever used this scope ? worth 500 or is there a better deal out there?