[Cassius]

Barska scopes are built in China yet they are not replicas. Barska has been selling scopes for over 10 years and their optics are nowadays found on US soldiers in warzones.

I myself own a Barska 4x SKS Scope which cost me around 100$ with shipping. I mounted it on high rings on my SR16 and I use it for precision shooting and to scan the field ahead

If you want a good real steel scope yet don't feel like spending 600$ on a scope I strongly recommend Barska. I currently have a Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x 40mm scope on my M24 and it is also a very good and reliable scope.

Getting a scope with tactical knobs is a bit overkill for airsoft as you can't really make proper windage and elevation adjustments with your engagement distance.

I wouldn't get a Leupold but I wouldn't get a replica as well. I'd feel a bit stupid placing a 1000$ Leupold M3 scope on my SR16 but at the same time I wouldn't feel better saying it's an M3 wannabe chinese knock off that I bought for 30$ shipping included. That of course, is my personnal opinion. I think there is a sweet spot in between cheap replicas and pricey real steel scopes.