Redfield scopes?

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For an inexpensive scope how are they? Haven't heard a lot about them but what I have heard is all good. Specifically looking at the 2-7x 33 to replace the crappy Bushnell 3-9 that same on my Savage Axis. Love the rifle but hate the scope. Its in .223. See them going for about $140. Just looking for something for plinking/ target shooting/ hunting various critters at close range under 200 yards. Appreciate any input on the scope or any other suggestions for fairly cheap.
 
Used a Redfield Revolution 3x9 on a new Ruger .30-06 American a couple weeks back. Put three shots into 5/8 of an inch at 100 yards.
The Redfields are made in the Leupold plant in Oregon & don't have the fancier features of the Leupolds, but I kinda liked this one.

I think the one here's good value.
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I think the redfield would be just fine for what you want it for. Also the lower end vortex and Burris would be around the same $ and be just as good or a bit better.
 
I will be interested to see what people have to say. I like you have heard almost nothing but good things about the Redfield. I also have an Axis XP though in .308. Are you having any specific problems with the Bushnell 3-9x40 that came with it or just looking to improve? I have been having a problem with zero-shift that may or may not be related to the scope.
For your consideration first this thread:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=659488

I would imagine you have different preferences than I do but this gives alot of great comparisons to be made.

Also this article had a great review of several similar scopes including a Redfield:

http://opticsthoughts.com/index.php...mparison&catid=4:rifle-scope-reviews&Itemid=4

Personally I am probably going to get a Centerpoint 4-16x40. It seems to suit my needs best, and the only people I have seen that have anything bad to say about them are those who conveniently never owned one.

Good luck on your search and purchase.
 
I have had the 4-12 on my AR for over a year and I don't have anything bad to say about it. I regularly shoot it out to 200 yards and the scope holds center and the glass is crystal clear.
 
After considering the choices for mid-range scopes including Redfields, I decided to go with a Center Point 4-16x40 on my Remington 700 SPS .308
The CPs are really a hard value to beat(this is my third) they just work. I do like the Redfield Revenge but couldn't find a reason why I should spend double + for one over the Center Point Adventure. For the sake of conversation I have a Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 that I like, but its more of a hunting scope and the matte silver didn't fit this rifle.

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I have a Redfield 2-7x33 on my Mini-30,clear glass edge to edge,holds zero
excellent scope for the my use.
 
The Redfield scopes are excellent, especially for the money. Plus they are made in America, a very big selling point for me. I recommended them to a couple of friends and all have been pleased, 2-7 through 4-12, they have all worked as they should.
 
Love 'em. One of the best values out there. Company now owned by Leupold.

2-7x at 250yds and under will be perfect for you.

I've got 2 Revolutions, but I'm really looking forward to trying the new Revenge series with the range finding capabilities.
 
Nothing really wrong with it it works I'm just not real impressed with it and looking to upgrade. Glass isn't the best ans the cross hairs are kinda crooked. I'm going to try and go look at one in person here and if I like it probably get one. Made by leupold can't be bad and I guess they have a good warranty.
 
They are one of the most overlooked scopes. For the price the quality and warranty are second to none. I swear by the fact that with a few companies you can get a great scope without breaking the bank. While they are not a Schmidt & Bender or Premier, they have alot to offer a shopper on a budget.
 
I have had a 2-7x33mm on a .45-70 Handi Rifle for a few seasons. I haven't had one complaint about the scope. It puts the bullets where I want and holds zero.

There are better scopes out there, but I don't think so for the price.
 
I have a 3x9 revolution on a .243 savage model 11. the glass is excellent and so far has held zero thru 2 hunting seasons. My only beef with it is that the front bell is long and it doesn't leave much room to move the scope fowards or backwards for eye relief. I tried it on a .300 short mag and had to take it of that rifle because of lack of eye relief.
 
I'd go with the new fully-multicoated Nikon Prostaff or Burris FFII over the multicoated Revolution at the same price.
The new Leupold VX-1 looks like a good deal at $210.
 
Well I stopped and looked at both the Revolution and the Revenge after work. Both looked and felt identical except the reticle which I kind of liked better on the Revolution. Ended up getting a 2-7x34 Revenge.
Got home and did some looking and the first thread i read was how it was a cheap Philippine made and not really worth buying over the older Revolution. I like it however glass is nice and clear, its small and compact and it looks good. One problem I had on the old Bushnell I had before was the eye relief. Had to replace the bases and move it all the way back in the rings to get it to a usable position. Just stuck the Redfield on about half way back and it was perfect even as it's a shorter scope.
So for $140 it might not be anything amazing in the world of scopes but its a whole lot better and the nicest scope I've used so far. Prob wont get out this weekend to try it out but should be able to next weekend.
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I have tried and own a dozen or so of $100-$300 scopes and I can say the new Redfield Revolutions are equal to a Nikon Prostaff in every way. And made in USA!

I took and held them up side by side with a VX-II also, and the Leupold could see longer into the evening darkness but the Prostaff and Redfield were exactly the same in clarity and light gathering it seemed.
 
I had a Redfield low-profile 3-9x on my favorite .22. It was OK at lower power ,but foggy at 8x or 9x, so I left it on 6x. Since I mostly hunted squirrels it was adequate. Eventually I made more money so I replaced it with a Leupold 2-7x rimfire.....a much better scope. That was actually 20 years ago, so maybe they are better now.
 
I have the 4-12x40 Redfield on my Colt heavy barrel elite. I used it to replace a cheap Simmons 3-9x40 I had on it. It has been very repeatable. I have done the box test several times, up 4 clicks, right 4, down 8,left 8,up 8, and back down 4, right 4 to center. It has been within 1/8" of starting point or less every time. I routinely shoot out to 200yds and am getting ready to move out to 400yds.
 
I have a Revolution 3x9 Accurange reticle or whatever they call it. Very nice. American made. It is as clear or clearer than a Leupold VX-II 3x9 that I have and paid more for.

I really like the finger-turnable turrets, but the ring that you're supposed to rotate to indicate zero is impossibly thin and hard to move on mine.
 
The neighbor's wife decided to buy him a hunting rifle two Christmases ago. We settled on a Marlin XS7, in .308. The scope was the Redfield 3-9x50.

It has had several hundred rounds through it, and ridden around in the trunk of their vehicle. Holds zero without fail.:)
 
I have a couple 4-12's (.30-06, .308) and a 2-7 on my .17 HMR, I love them and recommend them to all I know who are looking for $200 ish scopes. They are nice and clear, hold to true for me (even bouncing around the tundra on a snowmachine) and work great in really, really, cold weather.
 
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