Redfield??

JMF0486 · December 13, 2010, 03:32 PM

Was wondering if any of you own or have used any of their current products. Scopes, Binos, Range Finders, or Spotting Scopes. I own a 3x9 4-plex scope which i really like. but its the only scope ive ever used to i really have nothing compared to it. Just want to know some of your thoughts about the company as of current. Yes i do know that leupold owns them now too. Thanks in advance.

JMF

bamaranger · December 27, 2010, 04:04 AM

Current Redfields are being made by Leupold. I have read nothing but good press on them. circa 2009/10

The "redfield" name has been around the block a bit. Import Redfields are typical in quality of the other garden variety Chinese/Japanese economy scopes.
circa 1990 or so.

Finally, there are vintage, made in USA redfields, which have a loyal following, and can be rebuilt and serviced by the "Ironsight Inc" people. circa 1970-80 or so.

shanzlik · December 27, 2010, 07:28 PM

I have a Redfield 4-12x40 and it's good glass for the price but could use a bit more eye relief. It's glass isn't quite as good as the Leupold Mark AR. Build quality seems good and the matte finish is nice.

The reticle is sharp and the adjustments track well and hold. Mine is on a Marlin XL7 .270, and the combo makes a nice hunting rifle. I have the Accurange version.

DiscoRacing · December 27, 2010, 07:31 PM

I got one awhile back.... have it mounted on a Browning BBR 300 win Mag... it seems good.,,,nothing spectacular I didnt think....Hoping with whos makin them now that it will hold true with the recoil of what I have it mounted on.

Alden · December 27, 2010, 07:45 PM

I have two scopes, a 2-7X 33mm and a 20-60X 60mm spotting scope. They are about the best you can get, in that price range.

They are decent glass, not quite Nikon Monarch or Leopold or Swarovksi, but for the average Joe they are a cut about something like a Bushnell Banner, in my opinion.

chiefr · December 27, 2010, 09:16 PM

Bought one several months ago. 4-12X. I too like the matte finish. The glass is great. I considered it a bargain for the price. Hopefully Redfield will come out with different models in the future. Brings me back to the old days when I saw many a Redfield at the range. I would not hesitate to buy another one.

Mustangpalmer91 · December 27, 2010, 09:25 PM

I have 2 new Redfields one on my Remington 798 .308 and one on my AR they are GREAT scopes for the price and have the Leopold life time warranty.

December 13, 2010, 03:32 PM	#1
JMF0486 Member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA Posts: 93	Redfield?? Was wondering if any of you own or have used any of their current products. Scopes, Binos, Range Finders, or Spotting Scopes. I own a 3x9 4-plex scope which i really like. but its the only scope ive ever used to i really have nothing compared to it. Just want to know some of your thoughts about the company as of current. Yes i do know that leupold owns them now too. Thanks in advance. JMF

December 27, 2010, 04:04 AM	#2
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,329	redfields Current Redfields are being made by Leupold. I have read nothing but good press on them. circa 2009/10 The "redfield" name has been around the block a bit. Import Redfields are typical in quality of the other garden variety Chinese/Japanese economy scopes. circa 1990 or so. Finally, there are vintage, made in USA redfields, which have a loyal following, and can be rebuilt and serviced by the "Ironsight Inc" people. circa 1970-80 or so.

December 27, 2010, 07:28 PM	#3
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	I have a Redfield 4-12x40 and it's good glass for the price but could use a bit more eye relief. It's glass isn't quite as good as the Leupold Mark AR. Build quality seems good and the matte finish is nice. The reticle is sharp and the adjustments track well and hold. Mine is on a Marlin XL7 .270, and the combo makes a nice hunting rifle. I have the Accurange version. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

December 27, 2010, 07:31 PM	#4
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	I got one awhile back.... have it mounted on a Browning BBR 300 win Mag... it seems good.,,,nothing spectacular I didnt think....Hoping with whos makin them now that it will hold true with the recoil of what I have it mounted on. __________________ Desert Eagle Alliance Group Launcher Extraordinaire ______ ----Get Busy Live'n.....Or....Get Busy Die'n......Red -------They call me Dr. Bob,,,, I have a PhD in S&W

December 27, 2010, 07:45 PM	#5
Alden Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 265	I have two scopes, a 2-7X 33mm and a 20-60X 60mm spotting scope. They are about the best you can get, in that price range. They are decent glass, not quite Nikon Monarch or Leopold or Swarovksi, but for the average Joe they are a cut about something like a Bushnell Banner, in my opinion.

December 27, 2010, 09:16 PM	#6
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	Bought one several months ago. 4-12X. I too like the matte finish. The glass is great. I considered it a bargain for the price. Hopefully Redfield will come out with different models in the future. Brings me back to the old days when I saw many a Redfield at the range. I would not hesitate to buy another one.

December 27, 2010, 09:25 PM	#7
Mustangpalmer91 Junior member Join Date: December 19, 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 69	I have 2 new Redfields one on my Remington 798 .308 and one on my AR they are GREAT scopes for the price and have the Leopold life time warranty.