Redfield Scopes

i've got a winchester 88 in the shop getting a face lift. i'm thinking this new redfield would top it off very nicely.

Yes Big Bill, you're right, there's koolaid in most reviews. Sometimes I even start to believe my own BS.

Took up your suggestion and read the G&A piece today. Even the flag-waving editorial talked of the significance of Redfield's rebirth. I agreed with the editorial's comments on what happens when quality innovative home-grown companies are bought out by venture capitalists and assembly lines outsourced overseas.

The review itself was entertaining and reads like a folksy campfire story. As you pointed out the brand's history is interesting in its own right. However, the actual product review component takes up the last fifth of the article. The testing itself was not systematic or comparative -it is much more of an overall impression. Much attention is paid to the product's cosmetics; certainly, it is a nice looking scope.

My conclusions is that the new Redfield product is worthy of much more thorough testing. If a target turret was available I would seriously consider the 4x12x40.

I can't help but suspect redfield is intended to replace the rifleman line.

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Maybe, I bet they are about the same quality.

We are supposed to get some in, I do not now when, I'll have to see how the customers talk about them.

We'll do.

no a Leupold is not a Leupold always, the lower end Leupolds are not even made in the U.S. anymore, they are farmed out, dont know about the Redfield line.

no a Leupold is not a Leupold always, the lower end Leupolds...

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A little OT, but for the most part I have had good luck with Leupold's durability, however I believe that all are grossly overpriced (for the glass quality) save for the VX-3 (which is still a little overpriced). For me the biggest advantage to Loopy is the plentiful models/options (especially gloss which is difficult to find in most other optics today) and the fact that the "custom shop" can further customize the scope (though this generally raises the price quite a bit).

The new Redfield scopes are comparable to the old Leupold Vari-X II. The VX-I is an improvement of the Vari-X II.
The glass is of Asian manufacture, same as the Gold Ring and VX series units.
1/4 minute clicks, one, flat, erector assembly spring, aluminum internals, fully multi-coated lenses although the coatings are not the same as the VX series.

Should be a good entry level scope, we have gotten many inquires about them.

no a Leupold is not a Leupold always, the lower end Leupolds are not even made in the U.S. anymore, they are farmed out

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Low end, top end, all made in the same place. ( the green ring line of binos is another story )

Just looking at specs, the Redfield looks akin to VX-I glass in a Rifleman body with 1/4" clickers and a better price. I plan on giving one a try.

Thanks for the info Uncle Mike! Any word on pricing yet?

Thanks Mike.

Can you verify that they do have a lifetime warranty?

Thanks for the info Uncle Mike! Any word on pricing yet

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No dealer $ info yet...stay tuned!

Can you verify that they do have a lifetime warranty?

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You know...I cannot remember.....gettin' old! but i think they do, I'll check.

There's a good writeup in the January American Hunter. The writer visited the plant last August. Four scopes in the line: 2x7x33; 3x9x40, 3x9x50 and 4x14x50. Retail prices range from $130 to $220. The writer saw them as "good quality for the money".

No mention of warranty.

Full lifetime warranty according to their website for scopes. Limited for spotting scopes and binos. 1 year on rangefinders.

http://www.redfield.com/support/

These look like a really nice entry-level product. I really want to try out one of their spotting scopes.

Uncle Mike, thanks for your info on these. BTW, does your shop sell stuff online?

Unlearned, thanks for posting that link.

I think I will be getting one relatively soon.

Has anyone gotten one that would care to comment on it?

Has anyone gotten one that would care to comment on it?

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I don't believe they are available as of yet...I imagine it will take a month or two for them to become available.

Thanks Maverick. I guess I'll keep waiting for the reviews here.

I just bought one of the new Redfield for my Remmy ADL . It is the 3x9x40. I gave a $145 for it at my range. It looks to be a good one for the money it is not much more expensive than Weavers or Simmons Or Busnell cheaper lines.
Have not got shoot the gun but once so it is not broke in or sighted in yet.
Will keep you posted how it does once I get back to the range.
roc1

roc1, looking forward to your review!

I guess I'll keep waiting for the reviews here.

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Had to wait almost 1hr....I stand corrected, I suppose they are available now.

I have one of the 4-12x40 models and hope to shoot with it in the next week or so. Glass and build quality seem good so far. I've heard some comments that the dials seem mushy - I wouldn't say that, but the clicks are a little less positive than I would prefer. It does not come with a scope cover or lense caps. It does come with a large lense cloth. I mounted mine to a Marlin XL7 using Leupold rings. I went with the Accurange version, which has markings for 300, 400 and 500 yards if you zero at 200. I won't be able to check that feature out for a while though. The manual provides a chart to see which group your caliber falls into - some make the markings good at 400, 500 and 600 I believe.

I bought a Redfield 3-9X50 for my 218 Bee Ruger rifle. Like it very much, bright and clear. The adjustments may feel mushy to some people but that may be because the clicks are so close together. On balance, the adjustment calibrations are very clearly marked, which I also like. I'll try to post pictures, please excuse poor photography, guns are hard to photograph, for me anyway.

I need one for a custom mauser.... I think it would complete the overall package well.

I just ordered the 4-12x40 model from CTD for a new Marlin XS7 .308. I started to put another Pentax on this one (I love Pentax glass for the price and clarity) but decided to try the Redfield. I like that I can get 12X, finger-adjustable turrets, a 40mm bell to use low rings, and Leupold quality for under $200. I hope it lives up to expectations.

I'm going to run my standard scope tests on it: get it on paper then run the 'box drill' on it to see how well it tracks. Next I'll sight it in for 200, then check my 100, 150, 250, and 300 yard adjustments per the ammo (though I usually set up hunting scopes for MPBR I want to use the turrets on this one). Next is seeing how late/dark I can still make out a target. I'll post a range report when I get it in and get the testing done. If it doesn't pass the tests it goes back. I've had Bushnell Banner and Sportsman scopes not pass these simple little tests, but my Pentax and Nikons have always passed.