The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Should I Get My Redfield Scope Refurbished?

LtBlue425 · October 29, 2014, 03:34 PM

Came across this thread while researching repairs on vintage Redfield as I was just looking at a 6x Widefield with "glazed" or "fogged" innards. The info provided on repairs was very useful.

Vintage scopes like Redfield Widefield easily rival any modern mid-priced $300-$500 scopes for clarity and quality. I just picked up a like-new 3x9 Widefield and it's a joy to look through! Uber bargain for $80 shipped.

You won't find anything currently made that's close to its optic quality until you hit that $400+ tag.

I highly encourage people to ignore those old scopes like Widefield and ScopeChief VI. You really want something more modern and let me deal with the stress of using that old "junk".

LOL

October 29, 2014, 03:34 PM	#16
LtBlue425 Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2002 Location: South Dakota Posts: 7	Came across this thread while researching repairs on vintage Redfield as I was just looking at a 6x Widefield with "glazed" or "fogged" innards. The info provided on repairs was very useful. Vintage scopes like Redfield Widefield easily rival any modern mid-priced $300-$500 scopes for clarity and quality. I just picked up a like-new 3x9 Widefield and it's a joy to look through! Uber bargain for $80 shipped. You won't find anything currently made that's close to its optic quality until you hit that $400+ tag. I highly encourage people to ignore those old scopes like Widefield and ScopeChief VI. You really want something more modern and let me deal with the stress of using that old "junk". LOL