Redfield scope

1trigger

yes can some body tell me,when ajusting your sights ,does the knob's click or do they have a smooth turn.the elevation turret's

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I have a Redfield 4-12 scope A/O that is 20 years old.
The optics are not bright and clear.
Can I 'trade' it back to the new Redfield company and buy a
scope from them or try to get the old scope repaired?
Thank you much


"Oh the places you'll go"
Dr Seuss

Bill

1trigger

Swapped for a Redfield Widefield 3x9 scope (an older one, made in the USA)at a gun show last week. Is this a good scope? How does quality compare with other brands? Thanks for any info or opinions.

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I need some help understanding the sorrect way to use the ranging ability of a Redfield scope. When looking through the scope, there is two lines at the top of the view that are close together and above the normal crosshairs. To the bottom left, there are raninging marks that go from 200 through 600 yards. Anyone recognize this scope and how to properly use the ranging ability.

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Do they still make Redfield rifle scopes? I haven't seen any in the gun shops i have visited. I have a 3X9X40 that the dial for the power seems to hit a couple of places when going from 3 power to 9. Smooth turning until I get up to 7 power, then it seems to almost hit a notch, but it will still go to 9 power. How is the warranty for a used Redfield scope?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks; Mike

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Did redfield make a 3x9x50mm scope in a tracker model?

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I bought a Redfield 6x scope at a yard sale today. It appears to have 2 sets of crosshairs. One set is sharp and the other set next to it is fuzzy. Is this fixable by adjustment? Only have 15.00 invested so I might try it on a .22 if not fixable.

Jim

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What's a good price to ask for a used but in good shape Redfield Wideview 6X? Saw one on GB with a bid of $75. This one I have is in better shape. Thanks for the input.

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I purchased, a while back, a probably 70's model redfield scope. i was shooting the gun with it on there and when i went to adjust it, i found there were no click adjustments. it spun, but there were no clicks. the point of impact changed and i got it pretty well dialed in. was this common for older scopes? this was a while back, but was just thinking about it today when i was looking at some more of them.

I'm not an expert, but i did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

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how do you use the compensation rings on these scopes?i.e. the outer ring that is marked 50 100 150 etc how do you use this feature? anybody got a manual?

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Next up: I have a Redfield 3x-9x 1" scope mounted on this Remington Model 700 magnum and I'm finding a lot of information on the company, but not much on the specifics of my scope.

It's black (not green), with perfectly round lenses, and says "Redfield 3x-9x 1" tube" on the windage/elevation adjustment housing. The windage/elevation adjustments are two separate dials (one on top, one on the right side) that have serrated edges but no number markings. The right side adjustment has "P10464" stamped on it. The rearward focus dial is numbered 3-9 and the rear most eyepiece is stamped "Patented Redfield Gunsight Denver Colorado". There is a single, uniform width, crosshair in the lens.

Thanks!

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A friend of mine recently purchased a nice old Redfield Illuminator scope. Unlike the other Redfields I've seen - this one has a slight "tint" to it. Is this by design? I thought perhaps it was a tint or coating to increase the contrast, like some binoculars I've seen? Or are his lenses messed up somehow?

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Need a scope for a tikka t3 30/06. Found a good deal on a redfield 3x9x50 or a 4x12x40. These good scopes? Going on my hunting gun . Can pick one up for about 120-140 depending on model. Good? Thanks!

-JD/

TWalker

Your scope is probably a TRADITIONAL 3-9 Variable made fron 1974-1985 and later. Length is 12.5 inches, weight is 13 ounces, eye relief 3.5 inches, Value is $175-275. I'd say the lower value is closer to being right. Information from "Old Gunsights and RifleScopes" by Nick Stroebel, 2008. These are good scopes but not as bright as more modern scopes. They are not under warranty and parts are hard to find. However, this scope is a great match for your vintage Model 700 rifle you described in another post.

1trigger

Thanks TWalker!

There is a nice outdoor range a little further North of here, and the plan is to take this Remington/Redfield combo up there to get it sighted in for some distance. Sooner or later the scope is gonna wear out, but until then, it's my scope for this rifle.

There is another scope on a 30 06 that I have, and if I can't find info on that pair, "I'll be back".

Thanks again!

Ambrose

With the plain cross-hair and the 1" marking, I believe your scope pre-dates the "Traditional" series of Redfields. Redfield bought out Kollmorgan who had bought out Stith. Both of those outfits used 26mm tubes for their scopes and the early Redfields used 26mm tubes also, and then switched to 1"; hence the 1" marking on some early ones. The 3-9 variable came out in 1962. These are good scopes, I have several: some say the newer scopes have better coatings or are clearer, etc. but I can't see it, maybe my old eyes just can't tell the difference. Also, I think old, blued rifles require old, blued scopes. Nothing looks as out of place to me as a new space-age, knobs sticking out everywhere, dull finish scope on an old blue steel and walnut rifle!

You mentioned your scope was "not green". I've seen some Kolmorgans that were olive green but have never seen a Redfield that color.

Also, you mentioned the focus adjustment was marked 3-9. Actually, that's the power adjustment. The focus adjustment is behind that, it's the eye piece. There's a lock ring that you loosen and then screw the eyepiece in or out until you're satisfied with the focus and then snug up the lock ring.

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Thanks Ambrose!

I agree with you on the look of this scope and rifle as it is. It's a classic look and from what I am finding, still a very serious set-up. Thanks for the information and the verbiage corrections. I'm getting better, getting better.

Here's my concern: The length, weight and eye relief all match the stat's that TWalker gave, and from other pictures on the internet, this scope looks exactly like the Traditional model produced up to 1985.

Your information looks right and shows the scope starting production in 1962. So, yours is a factual production determination while the other is a visual identification method. I'm still a little unsure about this scopes age, so I sent an email to Iron Sights Inc. to see if they have any serial number references that will help.

It's starting to not be that important. No matter when it was manufactured, it is a real nice scope.

Thanks for all your time and if I get anything new from Iron Sights Inc., I'll pass it on.

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Geez! Have already received a reply from Iron Sights Inc., just 25 minutes after sending it, late on a Saturday no less. Good job Iron Works Inc.!

They wrote "With the lettering 1" tube printed on the tube indicates that you have a 1st Generation scope made earlier than 1965."

Looks like your pre-date theory was a correct one Ambrose. Thank you TWalker and Ambrose both, for your help in hashing this out.

Now on to my 30-06 and scope