Barska Crosshair Reticle Rifle Scope for .22 Plinking & Rimfire Rifles
- Rifle Scope
- 32 mm
- 4x
- 4x
- More reviewed than 83%
A workable low-cost scope for .22 rifles, but budget for separate mounting rings since the included ones are the one point reviewers flagged as a real weak spot.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.3★ across 310 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
310 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 4x32 rifle scope built for .22 rimfire rifles, with fixed 4x magnification, a 30/30 crosshair reticle, and 1/4 MOA click adjustments. Includes 3/8 inch dovetail mounting rings and is rated waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof.
Reviewers running this on rifles like the Marlin 60, Marlin 980 SS, Mossberg 702 Plinkster, and Ruger 10/22 describe the glass as clear for the price. The scope is parallax free at 50 yards, suited to close and mid range plinking and small game rather than long distance shooting.
- 4x32 fixed magnification, 1 inch tube diameter
- 30/30 crosshair reticle
- Parallax free at 50 yards
- Includes 3/8 inch dovetail rings
Who it's for
Fits owners of .22 rimfire rifles wanting an affordable, fixed-power scope for plinking, small game, or target practice at modest ranges. Not built for rifles needing variable zoom or long range parallax correction.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners running this on .22 rifles like the Marlin 60, Marlin 980, Mossberg 702, and Ruger 10/22 repeatedly praised the glass clarity and value at this price point, with several confirming it zeroed in and held there over multiple range trips. The most common complaint was the bundled mounting rings, described as lacking a locking bar so the scope can shift under recoil, with more than one reviewer recommending buyers add their own rings.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear image quality for a budget scope, per multiple owners
- 1/4 MOA adjustments allow precise zeroing
- Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof construction
- Included mounting rings lack a locking bar and can loosen under recoil
- Fixed 4x magnification only, no zoom
- Plastic sighting screws reported as easy to nick when adjusting
Specifications
| Brand | Barska |
|---|---|
| Model | AC10038 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 32 mm |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Dovetail Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Scope with Mounting Rings and Lens Cloth |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 4x |
| Sport Type | Airsoft, Benchrest Shooting, Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Cross |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | 4x32 Classic |
| Field Of View | 29 Feet |
| Item Type Name | BARSKA Plinker-22 Riflescope with Rings |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barska Crosshair Reticle Rifle Scope for .22 Plinking & Rimfire RiflesThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 310 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Barska AC10038
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What magnification does the Barska scope offer?
A fixed 4x with a 32mm objective lens, described by reviewers as clear for close to mid range .22 shooting.
Are the included mounting rings reliable?
Multiple reviewers reported the bundled 3/8 inch dovetail rings lack a locking bar and can loosen under recoil, and suggested buying separate rings.
What rifles have buyers used this scope on?
Reviews mention the Marlin 60, Marlin 980 SS, Mossberg 702 Plinkster, and Ruger 10/22.