Need info: Redfield LE-9

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Mikey

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I recently cut a package deal on an AR upper that included a "Redfield 3x9 scope". The price for the package wasn't bad so I figured, not being much of a Redfield fan, I would dump the scope for whatever I could get out of it.

Well, to my surprise, I actually like this Redfield. Most of their scopes disappointed me - lack of sharpness, brightness, etc - but this one is very bright, extremely sharp and has a very unique reticle.

So far I have been able to find out that this model is the LE-9, a tactical sniper scope (never even knew Redfield did one), 3-9x50mm with target knobs, all flat black including all markings and numbers. I have the paper that Redfield supplied explaining how to use the rangefinding capabilities of the reticle.

Does anyone know more about this scope? I've been told (by one of the folks at SWFA) it was produced less than a year and is fairly rare. Apparently it didn't sell well among Military and Police circles due to the (non-mil-dot) proprietary reticle. I was also told it was one of the finest scopes Redfield ever produced. Looking for independent confirmation of these statements and estimated value of this scope (doubt it will be sold if it's at all rare since I have a "thing" for unique items). I'm also looking for replacement knob covers, these are missing (I know, fat chance).

Any info appreciated...

Mikey
 
I've got one and it an excellent scope. It ought to be in the 650-700$ range. I beleive one of the reasons that it was not real popular with the generall public is because it was never offered to the general public, just police and military.

Mine is currently mounted on my .308 Remington Tactical Rifle.

I did send the scope to Premier Reticles and have it changed to a mildot though. It cost 70 bucks.

I liked the reticle for LE use, but it was less than ideal for ranges past 300 yards.



Call Redfield or get on their website for scope caps.
 
Made my day!

If the value you stated is even close to correct, the scope is worth more than I gave for the whole package. A free AR upper makes me happy.

I've tried to find a site for Redfield but no luck. Are they under the Blount (sp) site?

Mikey
 
Need Instructions for The Reticles

Hi,

I have one of the 3-9 LE only scope. I brought it at a LEO firearms instuctors conference at a very good price and it went quickly into the back of the safe.

I want to use it on my AR-10 (.308) now. Anyone with an instruction sheets for this. I got one when it was purchased and been misplaced.

Thanks.

Bob
 
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