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SnoLeopard · May 5, 2021, 01:11 PM

Reviving this old thread because I am still a bit confused over comments about 60's -70's Redfield glass quality. I have used redfields since I was a kid. Started with a 1970 2-7 post and collected from there to todays count of 2 Illuminators , 2 fixed 6x's , 2 3-9's , a fixed 4x & a few 3/4" tubes . I recently began the trek into precision shooting and studying the glass involved. I talked with shooters on forums , in person trying to gather as much info as possible. That said my first purchase was a Sightron , my second was a Vortex Diamondback tactical.If I could find a tactical Redfield for long distance I would trade either of these without a thought!!! 70's Redfield glass makes these two like an old Tasco from Aubuchon! If you've got an older Redfield DO NOT believe everything you read! Send your Redfield to Ironsite for $95 (todays pricing as I have one going out today) You'll keep your" Widefield" , save a few hundred & have a wonderful scope.

May 5, 2021, 01:11 PM	#23
SnoLeopard Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2009 Posts: 1	Reviving this old thread because I am still a bit confused over comments about 60's -70's Redfield glass quality. I have used redfields since I was a kid. Started with a 1970 2-7 post and collected from there to todays count of 2 Illuminators , 2 fixed 6x's , 2 3-9's , a fixed 4x & a few 3/4" tubes . I recently began the trek into precision shooting and studying the glass involved. I talked with shooters on forums , in person trying to gather as much info as possible. That said my first purchase was a Sightron , my second was a Vortex Diamondback tactical.If I could find a tactical Redfield for long distance I would trade either of these without a thought!!! 70's Redfield glass makes these two like an old Tasco from Aubuchon! If you've got an older Redfield DO NOT believe everything you read! Send your Redfield to Ironsite for $95 (todays pricing as I have one going out today) You'll keep your" Widefield" , save a few hundred & have a wonderful scope.