Redfield scope

mikecarol63

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

mikecarol63

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

mikecarol63

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.

mikecarol63

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.

mikecarol63

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

mikecarol63

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

mikecarol63

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

mikecarol63

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.

mikecarol63

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.

mikecarol63

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?

mikecarol63

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!

mikecarol63

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?

mikecarol63

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/

nononsense

They are still in busines but with a different owner:

http://www.redfield.com/

Here is the Dealer page:

http://www.redfield.com/dealers.htm

You'll have to call the corporate headquarters to get an answer for the coverage.

Best.

jbw1776

Yes, they still make Redfields. The older Redfields made in Denver (stopped being made there in the 80's) were good scopes, but the company has changed hand since (several times I believe). I don't think they honor the warranties of the older scopes. Go here:

http://www.abousainc.com/sub1.htm

This place is suposed to be the best place to send your Redfield scopes for repair. They charge a minimal fee and I hear the service is good.

Can't comment on the quality of the new Redfield as I've never handled one. Money would be much better spent on a new Burris or Leupold rather than a new Redfield IMO.

Ben

Old Fool

Redfield scopes were not made for a short period, but they are back in production and made in USA[:D]

You can contact them at:

Customer Service & Warranty: 800-323-3191

Good luck

JimmyJack

A year or two ago they told me they didnt warrantee the Redfield Widefield anymore, but they gave me a voucher for 1/2 off of any scope (3 companies including Weaver) I might want. I thought it was a good offer and took advantage of it.

TWalker

I like vintage Redfield scopes and buy them often especially at pawn shops. Usually they come on high powered rifles or muzzleloaders. Normally, I replace the Redfield with a Tasco or Bushnell and resell the gun. I've gotten several that way at little or no cost. My favorites are the low profile widefield types, the fixed powers, and the compact models. I try to match the scope to a rifle of the same era. I have a 4x compact on an older Marlin 1895 lever action .45/70, a fixed 6X widefield on a Remington 721 in 30-06, a fixed 12X on a Browning single shot in .22-250, and 3 weeks ago bought a 3200 20X target scope mounted on a Remington 540XR. I do have a few variable powered Redfields as well. The point I want to make is this. Never, not once, has a vintage Redfield failed me or needed repair. I'll always take a chance on an old Redfield.

jptatum

I have to agree with Twalker. Through the years I have bought a few used Redfield scopes and I have been very pleased with their performance. A good buy for the money, which is quite modest.

mikecarol63

Thank you all . You have been very helpful. I'll follow your suggestions. Mike

yote hunter

I use a couple older Redfields. Both function fine. What I notice is the quality of the glass. I also have Burris and Leupold's. If you look through the Redfield's then through the Burris/Leupold you can see a difference. The Burris/Leupold are newer scopes and the advancements in the past 30 years is noticeable. With that said, the coyotes can't tell differece in scopes, and I will continue to use my 30 year old Redfields.

sandwarrior

All,

Just a word on the "New" Redfields. The 3.5-10x50 'Illuminator' I bought was made in Japan. My understandin is this is the last start-up company using the name Redfield. The glass is extremely clear. My problem with the scope is trying to get the parallax out. I shoot good groups based on how well I pay attention to getting my eye perfect behind the scope each time. I have other scopes that it isn't near as hard for me to adjust parallax.