Redfield Revolution Riflescopes

Song Dog Assasin

Song Dog Assasin

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I was just wondering if anybody has had any first hand experience with this reintroduced brand of scopes. I am considering putting a new Redfield 4-12x40 on my .243 Vanguard, and was wondering how they are. I have always been lodged firmly in the camp of you get what you pay for, and it's cheaper to buy quality upfront. I recently purchased a $50 traditions muzzleloader scope that broke after one shot. This only reconfirmed my philosophy. Therefore the $200 price tag on the Redfield makes me almost nervous, although it is attractive. Still, I have heard and read good things about them. I know they are made in the USA and by Leupold if I am not mistaken. The salesman say they are great, but that always comes with a grain of salt. Have any of you bought one and tried it out? I am excited about the prospect of buying a nice, new, 4-12 scope for $200, but only if the quality is there.

Edit: Perhaps I shpould specify what I mean by quality. I'm not expecting Swarovski, or US optic type optical performance for $200. In this price range all I expect is for an optic to be clear, moisture proof, and to hold a zero through semi rugged but not abusive conditions.

Thanks
 
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I have a 3x9x40 mounted on a Remington 597 in .22 mag, and have had no problems with it. It is not a "high end" scope, but seems to be a decent buy for the money...
 
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It's basically a leupold VX-1 with click adjustments vs. friction for the Leupold. VX-1 glass isn't the best forclarity, brightness and resolution.

For $289 you can buy a NIB 3-9x40 German made Minox Z3 from Camera Land which is equivelent to a Zeiss Conquest. For $245 you can buy a Nikon Monarch 2-8x32 on eBay. Both of these scope are of much better quality than a Redfield.
 
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I have two Redfield Revolutions, a 4X12 and a 3X9. I have fired hundreds of rounds through a 243 (using the 4X12) and a 270 (using the 3X9).

I was looking for exactly the same qualities you are looking for. I wanted a good dependable scope for a comparatively inexpensive rifle that I could beat around and not worry about.

We all are aware of Leupold's reputation with warranty service and that is what convinced me to buy them. They carry the same lifetime warranty as all Leupold products. They have not disappointed me!!

I asked myself how clear the scope actually had to be to perform well on my hunting rifles? These scopes exceed my expectations. I asked myself how bright they had to be to meet my hunting needs. These scopes exceed my expectations. I asked myself which scopes would provide the best "bang for the buck" for my needs and the Redfields easily met that criterion.

Those qualities are what sold me. I have no knowledge of how well the Leupold warranty would be applied to this product as I have not had a single problem with them.

My feeling is if you don't like the scope after using it for a while they should be an easy sell due to its outstanding fully transferable Leupold warranty. I plan to purchase more Revolutions in the future.

Hopes this helps.....



 
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i put a 4-12 on my sporting rifle match gun in 257 roberts. i don't know the round count, but it is very high. i've had no issues - it has held zero, tracks very well, and the glass is good enough. the turrets are mushy and click over hard, but that really doesn't matter once the zero is set. i don't regret the purchase.
 
Recently had to replace the original scope on my Savage 12 22-250 (it had killed 62 coyotes before going bad)and replaced it with a Redfield Revolution in the 4-12X40 with the Accu-Range reticule. It zeroed in very quickly with the clicks moving the 1/4 in. at 100 very accurately, and will agree that the clicks are hard. After shooting at the range and killing it's first coyote at 223 Yrd's, I really like the reticule. The shot was made in very early light and had no problems putting the cross hairs on him and sent the 45 Gr. on it's way. With the chart provided with scope and the Winchester web site I found the bottom of the circle to be right on at 300 Yard, have not tried the 400 Yrd mark yet.
 
I put one on a 600 rem in 6mm Rem, after the sighting in session I went back and bought another one for a 17HMR. I think you would be happy with the scope.
 
I bought a 4x12 in Redfield and this is the cheapest scope I own and put it on an AR and for around the 200 dollar price it does well. I also like the Leupold warrenty that Revolution is backed by.
 
I bought one yesterday, mounted it on my rifle, and just got done sighting it in. I like it so far. Had no trouble getting it zeroed in. Its clear, bright, and seems to have a larger field of view compared to other 40mm scopes, maybe it's just my imagination. The only thing lacking is the crisp edges. The edges just sort of blur out into the black, as opposed to being well defined and crisp with a sharp edge like a higher end scope. But for $200 what do I care, it what's in the middle that really counts. Seems to be a good fit for the Vangurd. Thanks for your replies.
 
I have a 3-9X40 on a calling rifle. It's a decent scope. The edges are pretty blurry. The reticle works great at low light.

I wish I would have went with a Nikon Monarch or Zeiss Conquest though. The Revolution will work for it's purposes. I just prefer better glass for the long run.
 
Yeah I hear you, this is actually the cheapest scope I own. The only reason I needed it is because I removed the VX-III that was on the Vanguard and put it on a new (to me) .300 WM that I just picked up.

And the main reason I wanted to keep it so inexpensive was because I still need to invest in a new trigger for the Vanguard, that will run over $100 again. That gun has the worst trigger I have ever seen, hands down, and I realize that it is adjustable. Mine is just crap.

At some point you ask yourself how much money you want to put into what was supposed to be a relativley inexpensive gun that isn't even your primary hunting rifle. At what point is good enough, good enough?

I'm glad to hear the Redfield works good in the low light, that was a concern of mine, and there is only so much you can tell in a gunshop about a scope. Thanks.
 
Originally Posted By: Song Dog Assasin
At some point you ask yourself how much money you want to put into what was supposed to be a relativley inexpensive gun that isn't even your primary hunting rifle. At what point is good enough, good enough?


you ask this question when a rifle scope will make or break your shot. not just on a primary rifle scope, but on all rifle scopes. the redfield scopes are a great choice for primary hunting rifles as well.

if you are comfortable with the sight picture of a scope and it maintains zero your good to go in my humble opinion. its as simple as that to me. i dont like the sight picture of a bushnell trophy. i dont like the sight picture of the monarch. but i love the sight picture of my vx2 and i also love the sight picture of a burris fullfield. i could care less if im using a vx2 or a fullfield bc i like them.

either way i wish you the best of luck with your purchase. i currently have redfield rebel binos. they cost me $129 and i chose them over nikon.
 


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