Redfield Scopes

[oz_lowrider]

Has anyone got any thoughts or opinions on the Redfield Revolution Scopes they have just come on the market here in Aus. I'm looking at the 4-12 X 40 with the 4Plex reticle. They appear very well priced so how do they compare with big brother Leupold.

 

[dakotasin]

i would rate them a 'best buy' in their price range - fantastic scope for the money. do not expect them to be as clear and bright as a vx-3 (they're not), but they do track well and thus far have been durable for me.

 

[mshootnit]

I have a new Redfield 4X12 duplex scope. It reminds me of the Vari-XI in optical quality. I believe it probly has a basic coating on the outside edges of the external lenses and that is it. Mine is sitting on a 223 and I haven't sighted it in yet, but the knobs are finger adjustable and feel good and the scope certainly appears rugged.

 

[rangerruck]

I just read some literature, seems to be made up in Portland, or thereabouts, in Oregon. Some great stuff in the past has come out of Oregon_-- I think Kimber once was. Anyhow, I like the 4x12 power, and this seems in the right price range, and early on Redfields had such a killer rep, even though they fell off quite a bit towards the middle there. But I think I would go ahead, and give them another go.

 

[-v-]

I've got one of their 2-7x33 scopes and I've been happy with it. Clarity is good for the ranges I shoot at (only out to 200 yards at this time), and the build quality seems solid. For their price range, I would rate it a great buy.

My only complaint/wish is that they also were availible with a siminov or a mil-dot reticle.

Also, as I understand they are made in the Leupold factory in Oregon. Redfield is basically Leupold's new bargain off-brand. I have also heard that their price right now is deflated to get the brand re-established.

Mine rests on an AR-10 right now, and has held up very well so far. I've put only 200 rounds through that rifle and scope combo, though. FWIW.

 

[Rokman]

I am planning on buying a 2x7 for a mini 14. They look good for the money.

 

[Tim the student]

I've read numerous reports of the POI changing when going from 3 to 9. I haven't read anything that said they had worked this out, but that doesn't mean they haven't.

Here is one good write up.

I think there was a member here who did a nice review of them, but I can't find it easily.

 

[roc1]

My Redfield works great at any power setting. The bigboys in some of the mags have wrote good things about them as well. I do not beleive all of them are bias as some of them say harse things about some products. I highly recommend them.
roc1

 

[Tim the student]

Good to hear you didn't have that problem roc1. I'd love to hear more reports like yours.

 

[67rschev]

I have a 2-7x33 . Fantastic clarity at all power settings . I think you would be hard pressed to find a better optic at their price point , and its better than many costing twice as much .

 

[Tim the student]

67, how is your POI at different magnifications?

 

[Harley Rider 55]

Aren't they owned by Leupold?

 

[nathan]

I d say try the Nikon. The Nikon Monarch is superclear. Even the expensive European glass wasnt as impressive tagging with a hefty price.

 

[67rschev]

67, how is your POI at different magnifications?

Haven't really noticed , maybe have 500 rounds on the scope . Its zeroed at 100 and I always have it wicked up to 7x when shooting for groups . When I'm playing SHTF rapid fire on 2x , I'm really not shooting for MOA , I just want quick target acquisition and shoot . The eye relief works well , and it can be both eyes opens . You kind have me wondering now , so I will have to bench some at 50 and vary the power to see what will happen . Doesn't matter though , best scopes at the price-point and I will be buying another .