Comments on Redfield Scopes

[zeppelin987]

I am looking at getting a new Redfield scope for the .270 X-Bolt that I want and am looking for feedback on them. I am looking at the 4-12X in either the Revolution or Revenge. I know the Revolutions are built in the US and the Revenges are built overseas. I would like some feedback from people that have used them, have them or have seriously compared them. I don't want to spend a huge amount on a new scope and think that these are a pretty good value.

Please don't post about how Ziess is the greatest or Leupold is the only way to go, I would just like feedback on the Redfields.

Thanks in advance!

[Cal]

I have a 3-9 on my .270. Its a good scope but IMO its deffinatly not the best option for the money. Running the risk of being told how to read.... the Bushnell 3200's cost about the same and I'd take one over a Redfield any day. The glass is pretty close but fit/finish and quality of build on the 3200 is noticibly better, the adjustment clicks are far more precise, I've put mine through absolute hell and its never lost its zero so I have more confidence in it on a tough hunt. Just this weekend I discovered how much better the lense coating on the Bushnell works over the Redfield in wet conditions. me and my wife were hunting in very heavy snow and keeping the Redfield dry enough that one could see well enough through it to make a shot was a real chore, although I did clean off the Bushnell ocaisionaly it never got to the point where one couldnt see through it good enough to shoot. The only advantage to the Redfield is its longer eye relief but IMO putting it on a rifle that kicks hard enough to actualy need the extra relief would be a bad idea.

Originally Posted by Cal

I have a 3-9 on my .270. Its a good scope but IMO its deffinatly not the best option for the money. Running the risk of being told how to read.... the Bushnell 3200's cost about the same and I'd take one over a Redfield any day. The glass is pretty close but fit/finish and quality of build on the 3200 is noticibly better, the adjustment clicks are far more precise, I've put mine through absolute hell and its never lost its zero so I have more confidence in it on a tough hunt. Just this weekend I discovered how much better the lense coating on the Bushnell works over the Redfield in wet conditions. me and my wife were hunting in very heavy snow and keeping the Redfield dry enough that one could see well enough through it to make a shot was a real chore, although I did clean off the Bushnell ocaisionaly it never got to the point where one couldnt see through it good enough to shoot. The only advantage to the Redfield is its longer eye relief but IMO putting it on a rifle that kicks hard enough to actualy need the extra relief would be a bad idea.

Bushnell does not make a 3200 any more.

I've tried a couple Redfields and for the money the glass was decent. I didn't use either long enough to comment on durability though.

[ShawnM]

I've had a Redfield on two different .300WM rifles and it has stood up to the way I handle my guns pretty well. I think they are slightly short to fit well on Remington mounts as the rings are always 1/8" or so from where you can't mount them. They definitely don't give you much room to move.

[bucktaker]

they r made by Leupold so they cant be that bad. Like mine have one on 270 win and another on 300wsm. For the money cant go wrong

[Gutshot]

Originally Posted by bucktaker

they r made by Leupold so they cant be that bad. Like mine have one on 270 win and another on 300wsm. For the money cant go wrong

That's right - they're made by Leopold and covered by the same warranty:

http://www.redfield.com/support/#FullLifetimeWarranty

I have one on my 308 and am quite happy with it. They're a no frills scope but I wouldn't hesitate to but another one.

[MK2750]

Was always a Bushnell/Baush & Lomb guy but wanted to try the Redfield to see what all the hype was about. Mounted on a proven rifle the first three were well grouped but off to the left. Made the adjustments and fired three more. First one perfect the next two back with the first three.

Repeated that a couple times and traded it in for a Vortex.

Well the Vortex is gone and there sits a 3200. Only cost me about a hundred with bullets etc....

[Cal]

Originally Posted by sheephunter

Bushnell does not make a 3200 any more.

I've tried a couple Redfields and for the money the glass was decent. I didn't use either long enough to comment on durability though.

This is terrible news, I was also told that they dont make a regular 3-9 power in the 4200 series either. Are they just trying to send buisness elsewhere or somthing?

I suppose I could investigate it myself but since you seem pretty informed did they change the name or replace it with somthing else? Or are they just turning the Elite line into a bunch of huge, clunky, high magnification, borderline novelty scopes?

Originally Posted by Cal

This is terrible news, I was also told that they dont make a regular 3-9 power in the 4200 series either. Are they just trying to send buisness elsewhere or somthing?

I suppose I could investigate it myself but since you seem pretty informed did they change the name or replace it with somthing else? Or are they just turning the Elite line into a bunch of huge, clunky, high magnification, borderline novelty scopes?

I think there is only a single Elite line now....no 3200, 4200, etc.

[Cal]

Originally Posted by sheephunter

I think there is only a single Elite line now....no 3200, 4200, etc.

Oh, glad to hear that. As long as their the same scopes at the same price then I stand by my original opinion. Is there anyone that has used both of these scopes for a season or so that feels the Redfield is on par with the Elite? Other than the odd hunter sporting a raging Leupold boner I kind of doubt it.

[Duk Dog]

Originally Posted by sheephunter

I think there is only a single Elite line now....no 3200, 4200, etc.

http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/elite

[Grizzly Adams]

Originally Posted by sheephunter

I think there is only a single Elite line now....no 3200, 4200, etc.

Problem with Busnell is that they keep re-branding their lines to keep you totally confused. I have both a Baush and Lomb Elite and a Bushnell version.



Grizz