How do new Redfields hold up?

No complaints from me so far, but I've only had the scope about a week and I have only made it to the range once... And it was raining so I didn't stay long.

I'll post a full range review soon, as soon as the weather clears up a bit...

I have a Revolution 4-12x40mm mounted on my Browning BAR MkII Safari (.30/06). If if holds up well, I'll replace the Burris Fullfield II on My Remmy 7615 Police with a Redfield.
 
for the money, redfield is currently the best bang for the buck. If you go to leupolds web site, you can compare the both side by side since they are manufactured at the same facility. I have two redfields and four leupolds and can honestly tell you that I cant see the difference between them. I love my leupolds, but if money is tight, feel confident with a redfield purchase. Your basic 3-9 X 40 is going to run appx. 150, give or take a few bucks.
 
I think I had bought one but not recieved it yet when I posted this.
Anyway, I have put about 500 rounds on a 2x7 Redfield and so far its been fine. Obviously it's not a VX7 or Kahles, but for this rifle it's been a good choice. Eye relief is a bit more limited than some scopes I have and I see it some focal difference around the periphery of the view, but jeez 139 bux with Leupold backing it, it seems like a keeper and might float around on a few different rifles.

They could up the price a couple bux to cover some caps, since Butler Creeks etc may not work with the ribs on the eyepiece. Aside from that...I like it, it's been holding up and holding zero. I think it's the cheapest optics I've ever bought, and still no complaints except the lens cap thing.
 
I am looking at replacing the scope on my 7mag. I have an older Redfield on my Bar .308 and really like the clarity. The new Redfields have got my interest up.
 
I have a Redfield 2x-6x pistol scope that I dropped onto the concrete:eek:. One of the stadia wires broke,and I sent it back to the factory with a note to advise repair cost, well I never heard anything for a couple or three weeks.
Then I received a package in the mail with a brand new scope from Redfield, I thought that was way beyond any warrenty commitment!
 
Gents:

Having spent almost 10 years in the optics industry I have seen this scenario play out over and over again. Big brands (read Leupold, Bushnell, Nikon) keep fighting for riflescope market share (think Coke and Pepsi scenario). The market is not made out of rubber. So what do they do? Typically one of two things:

1) Buy out competition in the area they are not strong in (think Bushnell's acquisition of Millett's tactical riflescopes) or their purchase of Simmons (mass market rifle scope favorite of many gun manufacturers for years)
2) Resurrect an old American standard/brand (think Leupold's rebirth of Redfield scopes)

Is it good, bad, indifferent? From the consumer standpoint - it's a good thing most of the time. These guys have large marketing budgets and as one of the previous posts highlights - they often use their high end factories and materials to manufacture a scope that is positioned at a lower price point. My guess would be - don't expect it to stay this way for a long time. These guys are well connected in China and once there is traction behind these brands - they will outsource quantity overseas (some have kept overseas production from the brands they acquired as is - think Millett).

To sum up - if price is a factor in your consideration - give Redfield a try - you won't regret it.
 
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