Any hope for an old Redfield scope?

[stevo27]

Hi all! I got a problem,I have a very old Redfield scope that broke at the cross hairs. Three of them connect to the center (top,right,bottom) but the left flat cross hair is broke almost at the center. Can anything be done to fix it or is it toast? The thing that scares me is the 30-06 I'll be using for deer this year is a '75 Rem Woodsmaster 742 auto with another Redfield 3x9 scope every bit as old as the one that broke. As carful as I am I just cant figure out how it broke in the first place!

Also,I would love to hear a few opinions on the newer Redfield scopes and weather or not it would be worth it to purchase two more.

Thanks .

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Don't feel bad. Every single Redfield that I bought (about 6) were sent back to Redfield at least once for shifting point of impact. I've had much better luck with el cheapo BSA scopes. At least they hold their zero.

I would not spend the money to fix it, nor would I hunt with the other.

Redfields were so bad that the gun store owner and myself had their address memorized, including the zip code if that tells you anything.

 

[stevo27]

Wow,I had no idea Redfields were so bad. Thanks for the info,I'll pick up a couple Leapolds Riflemans come payday.

 

[BADUNAME37]

Leupold.
IMHO

 

[stevo27]

Cool,thanks for the help guys. I think my 742 will be retired. My buddies using my Savage 11 .308.... And I'll be using my #1,Gramps old Weatherby 7mm mag. A bit much for deer I know but I figure with a light grain bullet @ the neck should work out. We figured a couple Leapold Rifleman in 4x12 should do the trick.

Thanks again ya'll .

 

[Chuck Dye]

Call and ask Redfield.

Leupold offers reticle changes in their scopes, so clearly replacement is possible. Whether it is cost effective on an old Redfield will depend on the quote and your tolerance for expense.

Don't forget to look at the used market and the price of shipping when you consider cost effectiveness.

At a guess, a SWAG of the worst kind, I would bet against repair and in favor of replacement.

 

[slowr1der]

If you pick up a Leupold Rifleman you will be getting flat out ripped off. The Redfield Revolution is a better scope, same warranty from Leupold, etc, and a cheaper price. This is if you have to have something made by Leupold.

Leupolds imo are very overpriced, and pretty much an outdated design for anything VX-3 and below at this time, but at least the VX-II and VX-3 seem to be decent as long as you know you are paying quite a bit extra for it to say Leupold on it. Anything below a VX-II I'd stay away from if it was me. Infact, I've got a VX-I 4-12x40 for sale right now if you really want a lower end Leupold.

That being said, there are still much better options from other brands in the same price range. The Burris FFII is a pretty big step above them, and the Vortex Vipers if you can find it on clearance sale is even a step above that. I'd look into one of those two if it was me.

Check out Opticstalk.com for great write ups, along with a lot of knowledgeable people that have quite a bit of experience with many scopes and can make some great recommendations.

 

[25cschaefer]

I have an old TV style Red field on my Husqvarna .270 and I love it, low profile and clear as the MT sky. I asked the rep at the NRA convention in Charlotte if they would be bringing it back but he had no idea. The new Redfields are made by Leupold here in the states now, they share a lot in common but lack a coating or two and aren't as shiny.(who wants a shiny scope anywho?)

 

[Zeke/PA]

On my ancient Pre-War Model 70, sits a straight 4X Redfield that's been there for ROUGHLY 50 years.
I have taken 31 PA BUCKS with this combo and see no need to change.
Of course I "sight in" every year before the season and I DO NOT have ANY problems, MAYBE 2 shots with NO scope adjustment required.
I'm shooting reloads of course but then again the Rifle ITSELF was made when Gunmakers REALLY knew how to do things.
It aint ALWAYS the Scopes fault!!

 

[Craigman]

I was under the impression that redfield's warranty was as good as Leupold's. Or is that now and just not on older models?