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I picked up a Redfield Rampage Spotting scope this weekend for $219. The scope came with a tripod, Velcro cover, and carrying case. It is a 20 x 60 variable. My initial impressions were that the scope looked functional, the tripod seems cheaply made (it is a $219 scope), and the name Redfield decided to call it is reminiscent of a mid 90’s video game I used to play. I also didn’t care for the red graphics and the plastic, sorry POLYCARBONITE, composition. The Velcro cover covered up much of the red and the large scary looking RAMPAGE logo on the side, so no worries.
While walking out of the house to go to the range, I happened to look across the bean field to the north and I noticed a house was on fire. The house is about a mile away. I set up the scope and tripod just to see if I could see that far. I was surprised that I had a front row seat to the action and could even make out expressions of spectators as the house burned to the ground. No worries regarding the homeowner--I found out later it was a fireman’s training exercise. It was also really neat to watch through the scope as ceramic asbestos exterior tiles exploded and the delay of the sound of the explosions as I watched them through the scope.
After watching for a while, I packed up and went to the range. I had no trouble at the 25 yard pistol range (obviously), or the 100 or even the 200 yard line at the club I shoot at. All hits were easily identified on military standard 100 yard targets and the 200 yard standard targets someone else had been shooting earlier in the day.
All in all I was impressed with the optical quality of the scope. I was disappointed with the tripod and the fact that it has a made in China sticker under it. I originally purchased the scope because I read Redfield was making a comeback after Leupold purchased them and was making scopes in the US. While the Redfield rifle scopes are made in the US, the binoculars, rangefinders and spotting scopes are made overseas. I was pleased to find out, however; that the scopes are made to Leupold’s specifications and that they have a very good warrantee.
The scope is better than "good for the money." If I wear it out or break the plastic whoops, sorry POLYCARBONITE body or get into serious long range shooting, I may upgrade. I have not tried this scope at a rifle range out past 200 yards. Until I can justify the cost or the scope doesn’t suit my needs, it will remain a welcome addition to my range and hunting equipment.
While walking out of the house to go to the range, I happened to look across the bean field to the north and I noticed a house was on fire. The house is about a mile away. I set up the scope and tripod just to see if I could see that far. I was surprised that I had a front row seat to the action and could even make out expressions of spectators as the house burned to the ground. No worries regarding the homeowner--I found out later it was a fireman’s training exercise. It was also really neat to watch through the scope as ceramic asbestos exterior tiles exploded and the delay of the sound of the explosions as I watched them through the scope.
After watching for a while, I packed up and went to the range. I had no trouble at the 25 yard pistol range (obviously), or the 100 or even the 200 yard line at the club I shoot at. All hits were easily identified on military standard 100 yard targets and the 200 yard standard targets someone else had been shooting earlier in the day.
All in all I was impressed with the optical quality of the scope. I was disappointed with the tripod and the fact that it has a made in China sticker under it. I originally purchased the scope because I read Redfield was making a comeback after Leupold purchased them and was making scopes in the US. While the Redfield rifle scopes are made in the US, the binoculars, rangefinders and spotting scopes are made overseas. I was pleased to find out, however; that the scopes are made to Leupold’s specifications and that they have a very good warrantee.
The scope is better than "good for the money." If I wear it out or break the plastic whoops, sorry POLYCARBONITE body or get into serious long range shooting, I may upgrade. I have not tried this scope at a rifle range out past 200 yards. Until I can justify the cost or the scope doesn’t suit my needs, it will remain a welcome addition to my range and hunting equipment.
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