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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: lineman125 on August 02, 2013, 06:50:50 AM

Title: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 02, 2013, 06:50:50 AM: im in the market for a new scope but funds are tight right now. so I was looking at the lower end scopes and found redfield... made in America, lifetime replacement, and cheap ! so whats the catch ?? any input would be greatly appreciated :tup:
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: headshot5 on August 02, 2013, 07:05:04 AM: If you get the Redfield Revolution (made in U.S. by Leupold) you should be good to go. I've ran a 2X7 on a 7-08, and one on a 338-06 from when they first came out. I have had zero issues.

You can't beat Leupolds customer service.

On a side note the new Redfield Revenge is not made in the U.S.
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: JoeE on August 02, 2013, 07:05:29 AM: My dad has one on his 30-06, the revolution or something? He likes it and you can't beat a lifetime warranty.
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: Bean Counter on August 02, 2013, 07:15:37 AM: Do they have fully multicoated optics?
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: Lincoln4 on August 02, 2013, 07:44:48 AM: Good question. All I can find where I've looked on the internet, including the Redfield site is this... Premium lenses and vapor deposition, dielectric coatings deliver exceptional light transmission in the low-light, blue wavelengths that dominate at dawn and dusk, when game is most active.

I have the 3x9 Revolution which is very clear and bright at the range. However I have not had the opportunity to use it yet in low light situations, due to challenges with the weapon it's mounted on. I bought it based on it being built in the US by Leopold and having the lifetime warranty.

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Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 03, 2013, 02:08:26 PM: I just like that I could get a 4-14x40 scope for 250$ with the warranty ! i'll let you guys know how I like it after October :tup:
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: Hilltop123 on August 03, 2013, 02:27:04 PM: I got the Redfield, Revenge, 4-12x42.......Put it on my 17 hmr, I really like it.
As far as the multi-coated lenses, right on the box it says......."Fully multicoated optical system for maximum brightness in all light conditions"
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: addicted on August 04, 2013, 06:58:59 AM: redfield.... its the only leupold thats worth the money. Good scopes for the standard hunter.
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: addicted on August 04, 2013, 07:04:27 AM: actually their line has been broadening so they fit many tasks
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 04, 2013, 08:37:29 AM: yeah its pretty crazy how much a guy can spend on optics ! in the past I always spent it to :chuckle: but i'll give these a spin and see what I come up with
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: grundy53 on August 04, 2013, 10:20:30 AM: I've bought 3 Redfield revolutions. A 2-7 for my. 450 bushmaster and two 4-12's for a AR .223 and a 25-06. Love them. Still run Leupold's on my .300 win mags though.

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Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 04, 2013, 10:24:49 AM: I got a vxIII on the 300 ultra mag. this is for my new ruger compact 308 so it shouldn't buck it to hard
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: baker5150 on August 06, 2013, 02:47:22 PM: I run Redfields Revolutionson my 30-06, 30-30, and AR in 223. I absolutely love them. I have had ) issues in all weather conditions. And the hold up to my abuse.
Cant beat the price or the warranty.
Keep in mind I only shoot out to 400 yards.
Or 100 yards with the 30-30 :chuckle:
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: DoubleJ on August 06, 2013, 02:55:32 PM: Quote from: addicted on August 04, 2013, 06:58:59 AM
redfield.... its the only leupold thats worth the money. Good scopes for the standard hunter.

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Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: grundy53 on August 06, 2013, 03:02:29 PM: Quote from: addicted on August 04, 2013, 06:58:59 AM
redfield.... its the only leupold thats worth the money. Good scopes for the standard hunter.
I disagree. Leupolds are fairly reasonably priced for the quality AND the warranty.

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Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 06, 2013, 07:23:04 PM: I love my leupolds to !! this was intended to be a temp scope till I can buy "the real thing" but if it works out I would love to leave it on :tup:
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: grundy53 on August 06, 2013, 08:39:56 PM: Quote from: lineman125 on August 06, 2013, 07:23:04 PM
I love my leupolds to !! this was intended to be a temp scope till I can buy "the real thing" but if it works out I would love to leave it on :tup:

You will leave it. They are really good scopes.
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 06, 2013, 08:53:49 PM: I have a Redfield 3-9 with the BDC reticle. Has worked great for me. We used it to take 6 speed goats in WY. No problems. 8)
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: hambone on August 06, 2013, 09:16:49 PM: I have the 4x 12x 40 revoluation on my 7 mm short mag works great early morning and evenings in low light conditions
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: lineman125 on August 06, 2013, 10:47:36 PM: thanks for all the input guys ! i'm sure i'll be happy with it ! i'm just stocked to get it all together and shoot'n, gun comes in tomorrow and the scope in a few days. keep ya posted
Title: Re: redfield scopes ??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 06, 2013, 10:51:05 PM: I have several of the new series and they have been pretty dang good scopes so far. They seem to track true and hold zero well.