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spyder
10-31-2011, 20:44
I am not that familiar with scopes. I have a scope, but it has started to get foggy when I use the higher power. What caused this and what can I do to get it back to normal?
mcantar18c
10-31-2011, 21:01
What kind of scope is it?
When did it start doing this?
colorider
11-01-2011, 14:38
Adjust the focus on the eyepiece. Separate from the zoom
spyder
11-01-2011, 19:27
What kind of scope is it?
When did it start doing this?
I bought a cheapo barska from a friend, 10-40x50. I thought it started after about twenty or so rounds, but I don't think I tried it on the higher powers till later when I actually noticed it. It is fine at around 28, starts to get cloudy after that.
van7559
11-01-2011, 20:11
"cheapo barska" there is your problem my friend. Good glass, goes a long way.[M2]
mcantar18c
11-01-2011, 21:04
"cheapo barska" there is your problem my friend. Good glass, goes a long way.[M2]

This.
If you want cheap glass, the best option (only decent option) is a SWFA SS.
cysoto
11-01-2011, 22:18
This.
If you want cheap glass, the best option (only decent option) is a SWFA SS.
The Super Snipers may be inexpensive but I wouldn't call them "cheap" glass...
mcantar18c
11-01-2011, 22:33
Very true.
modarmory
11-02-2011, 10:44
The cheap glass /scope is allowing moisture to seep in. not really any way to fix this. It only shows up on high power because there isn't alot of moisture in the device, yet.
spyder
11-02-2011, 19:02
"cheapo barska" there is your problem my friend. Good glass, goes a long way.[M2]
"You get what you pay for" I get it. I personally say, go big or go home. I was offered this scope for a cheap price, and I don't have a scope yet so I took him up on the offer. Just kinda proves the point even more though. Anyway, if it is just moisture getting trapped, I wonder if just drilling a hole and letting it breathe would do any good?... I see a little test coming on...
SideShow Bob
11-02-2011, 21:32
Check with Barska, I think it will be fixed under warranty. A seal must have leaked out the nitrogen purging allowing air and moisture in.
cysoto
11-02-2011, 21:37
Check with Barska, I think it will be fixed under warranty. A seal must have leaked out the nitrogen purging allowing air and moisture in.

I agree. Send them and email or give them a call. Even if you have to pay a few bucks for shipping you will be better off than drilling a hole on the scope.