Redfield Scopes

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if they happen to produce one that i like, and if i need a scope, and if it is priced appropriately, i would consider one.

that said, i haven't seen a reason yet to get worked up over them, and have no current plans to purchase one.

i'm a huge leupold fan, and most of my scopes are leupold. however, the last 5 or 6 scopes i've purchased have been 'not leupold' because i feel like i found a better deal w/ other brands. will be interesting to see how the redfield line works out, and if leupold can bring me back into the fold via redfield...or not.

here's someone who has received one: www.baitshopboyz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18799&PN=1
 
I think so; and, they're made in Beaverton, Oregon.

I found this on the website...

Warranty Information

When Leupold purchased Redfield in April, 2008, Leupold did not assume the Redfield warranty. Because many Redfield customers have contacted Leupold with regard to the former Redfield warranty, Leupold is making this information available to Redfield optics owners.

At this time, three Redfield repair facilities are available should your Redfield product require service: Parson's Scope Service (513-867-0820), ABO USA Inc (305-859-2010) and Iron Sight Inc. (918-445-2001). The contacts provided are for information purposes only, as these companies are not affiliated with Leupold & Stevens. Please contact them for all information regarding repair, service, and associated charges.

As a courtesy we are now offering 20% off the price of a new Leupold scope, up to $100, in trade for any defective Redfield scope. If you would like to take us up on that offer you may call us at 1-800-LEUPOLD.
 
REDFIELD - the SOUL of the AMERICAN HUNTER

For more than 100 years, Redfield has built an American hunting legacy. Now, as part of the Leupold family, this American legend is looking to another century of hunting.

Based in Oregon, the original home of founder John C. Redfield, we've rededicated ourselves to his vision: no-nonsense optics for everyone.
Focused on that goal, we've made top-notch optical equipment accessible to every American hunter. With Redfield, outdoorsmen across this great land can fill their tag without breaking the bank.

Redfield represents the millions of American hunters who make this sport great. Those who scout, set up blinds, and wake long before dawn. Redfield optics are for people serious about their hunts, because we're serious about our hunting too. Whether you're after a trophy buck or a full freezer, Redfield optics get the job done, season after season.

The Redfield Gun Sight Company was founded in 1909 by John Hill Redfield. The company designed and manufactured quality equipment that hunters and shooters trusted for accurate, rugged and reliable sighting. The company's product line grew over the years from the original innovative line of open sites to include riflescopes, mounts and eventually binoculars and spotting scopes. In 1998 Redfield closed its doors in Denver, Colorado marking the end of an era but leaving behind an undeniable legacy of manufacturing quality products for the American Sportsman. The Redfield name changed hands several times over the next ten years but never realized its potential to once again become a prominent brand among outdoor enthusiasts.

In April of 2008 Leupold & Stevens, Inc. purchased the brand name Redfield and all the intellectual property associated with Redfield Optics. Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a market leading American-owned and operated optics company. Friedrich Leupold founded the company in 1907 in Portland, Oregon just a few short miles from its current location in Beaverton, Oregon. Now in its fifth generation, the family owned company employs over 650 people at its state-of-the-art facility where it designs, manufactures and assembles its famous line of "Golden Ring" sports optics. Leupold products are sold worldwide to hunters, wildlife observers, competitive shooters, law enforcement officers and special operations military personnel. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; flashlights; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

http://www.redfield.com/
 
I saw a segment on the outdoor channel IIRC. They are planning to market it to sportsmen who can't afford more than about $200 or so, yet want a real good scope for the money. I don't know it they plan to replace the rifleman line or not. I just remember that Redfield scopes were good ones for the money way back in the day.
 
I have always like leupold, but always felt a little bad when I would compare my VXII and Weaver V9 together in the same light. The Weaver is obviously brighter. Then i would repeat this with my VXIII. The Weaver was as bright, but for about $200.00 less. I had a Burris fullfield II back when they were made in the USA and it was hands down brighter and clearer than my VariX2 and for $60.00 less. It seems to me with Leupold you have to pay alot more to get a scope that is fully multi-coated on all lense surfaces like the Weavers are. That being said if the new Redfield scopes are rugged great, but I expect them to be noticeably dimmer with less natural color than the Weavers, which are in the same price range. Now if they had simple rugged styling, a nice reticle (not too thick) and fully multicoated lenses on every surface I would be interested.
 
I want to say I saw something about them having a full lifetime warranty, but I can't find it.

It looks like the warranty on the site is in reference to the older models.

Midway says they have a full lifetime warranty here but I didn't see anything from the Redfield site that says that.
 
academy carries them. they look a lot like the rifleman scopes to me. also comparable to the prostaff or the burris stuff. seemed decent enough, but I am not a scope buff. I've got a 3x9 redfield wideview and a 2x7. the 2x7 is broken and nobody will warranty it. been the company's been passed around too many times. Quite frankly I think that is crummy. I understand all the sound business principles behind leupold's decision not to honor the warranty, but I still think it's lame and am hesitant to support the brand. and what if leupy decides to sell it again? where is my warranty then?

Bottom line, the redfield name carries more negative baggage than positive nostalgia for me. even if the optics are pretty good it's going to have to be one stellar value to get me to take a chance on one, and the best I hear so far is that they are comparable to the other stuff on the market at a similar price point.
 
I'm going to be hesitant with these scopes for a while. I know they are built in Oregon but Leupold has never really done anything on the cheap. While the gun rags seem to praise everything these days I have fears that too many corners are going to be cut, though only time will tell.

I did find a good initial comparison to a few other budget 3-9x scopes. http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21176
 
benzy2,

Thanks for the link! Good writeup! Still in progress it seems. I'm not sure I like the POI change with magnification change he experienced. Wonder if its just an issue with his Redfield or a more pervasive issue. Time will tell, I guess.
 
Benzy2, many thanks for the clue-in to the "opticstalk" forum, whoever does that has a great sence of humor and satire. He really makes us aware of how rediculous the website forums are that pretend to be experts on firearms and shooting. Really great laugh, thanks, I needed that.
 
I've got a Redfield on my Remington 700 from the '60s or '70s, and it's a fixed 4x, but it's still clear and never loses zero! Although it would be nice to have an adjustable magnifier that way I can see milk jugs past 700 yards! Hopefully the new ones turn out as good as the old line!
 
I read a good write-up in my newest Guns & Ammo magazine. Check it out if you get a chance.
 
I read a good write-up in my newest Guns & Ammo magazine. Check it out if you get a chance.
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Quick question: When is the last time you read a bad review from G&A? I'd take that review with a bag or salt. ;)
 
When is the last time you read a bad review from G&A?
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Good point. But, what I was saying is that I've read some of their so called "good reports" that weren't so good. However, this one wasn't one of the run-of-the-mill "good reports". It was actually quite fair and gave a lot of the history of Redfield and what the products will be, etc.

And, just for what it's worth, I take everything I read with a grain of salt.
 
However, this one wasn't one of the run-of-the-mill "good reports". It was actually quite fair and gave a lot of the history of Redfield and what the products will be, etc.
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I see, that might be worth a read just to see the new models then. Thanks for the heads up.

:)
 
quote: BigBill, while talking of the G&A review:
"However, this one wasn't one of the run-of-the-mill "good reports". It was actually quite fair and gave a lot of the history of Redfield and what the products will be, etc."

Ok, so G&A reviewed Redfield's history, and Leupold's product development plans for the new Redfield line i.e. what the products will be. After reviewing the past and the future, did the G&A reviewer report on the here and now?

Was there any information on how the new Redfield scope performs on the reviewer's rifle, either at the range or in the field,
or was the G&A article just a great big gulp of kool-aid?
 
two - hey man, there's always a big gulp of kool-aid with every article in a gun magazine isn't there? :)

But, in answer to your question, yes; the author did mount the scope and sight it in and take it hunting. So, I guess you'll have to read the article for yourself and see if you think he did a good job of reviewing it or not. It's in the Feb 2010 issue, page 52. He even talks a little (picture and caption) about the new Redfield binoculars.
 
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