Redfield v. Leupold VXIII

1839 Views 9 Replies 6 Participants Last post by Meopta USA, Oct 20, 2011

grifhunter

Discussion Starter · Oct 19, 2011

Ok, I'm gonna buy a nice compact USA made scope for my Kimber .243.

Its gotta be USA made, 2 x 7 x 36. I'm torn between the Redfield and the Leupold VXIII 2.8 x 8. $159 versus $400. Is the Leupold four times better the scope?

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phumb

· #2 · Oct 19, 2011

no, but this one is 8)
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2635217149
redfields used to be pretty decent, not sure of newer models...leupys are hard to beat but burris signature line is also high quality

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Meopta USA

· #3 · Oct 19, 2011

How about made on Long Island and better overall quality then both. See for yourself at Coliseum or Campsite. .

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wreckhog

· #4 · Oct 19, 2011

Redfield is a name for a low end scope under the Leupold umbrella. Should be fine as long as you hunt in decent conditions.

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wreckhog

· #5 · Oct 19, 2011

9 Leupold & Stevens Re-Launches Redfield as Bargain Brand The Redfield Gun Sight Company was founded in 1909 by John Hill Redfield. The company’s product line expanded from open sights to include riflescopes, mounts, binoculars, and spotting scopes. In 1998 Redfield closed its doors in Denver, Colorado, marking the end of an era. Redfield changed hands several times until April 2008 when Leupold & Stevens, Inc. purchased the Redfield brand name and associated intellectual property. Leupold has revived Redfield, positioning the new Redfield scope line at the low end of the market. The latest generation of Redfield scopes are priced from $130.00 –$150.00 retail. Revolution™ riflescopes, the first products in the new Redfield line, are American-made at Leupold’s plant near Beaverton, Oregon. Revolution models include 2-7x33mm, 3-9x40mm, 4-12x40mm, and 3-9x50mm models, all with either 4-plex or Accu-Range reticles. The Accu-Range reticle provides hold-over points from 200-600 yards.

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grifhunter

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 20, 2011

Meopta USA said:
How about made on Long Island and better overall quality then both. See for yourself at Coliseum or Campsite. .

Watcha got in 2 x 7 that weighs 11 oz and is about 11" in length?

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anygunwilldoifuwilldo

· #7 · Oct 20, 2011

phumb said:
no, but this one is 8)
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2635217149
redfields used to be pretty decent, not sure of newer models...leupys are hard to beat but burris signature line is also high quality

second that about the burris- but truth betold i have a new(2010) Redfield love it no problems to speak of yet>>>>>>>

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ASSAULTFUN

· #8 · Oct 20, 2011

grifhunter said:
Watcha got in 2 x 7 that weighs 11 oz and is about 11" in length?

No 2x7's sorry but we have a 3-9 16oz and 12.4"

Im not sure this fits your needs, let me know if this may be of interest to you.

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grifhunter

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 20, 2011

ASSAULTFUN said:
No 2x7's sorry but we have a 3-9 16oz and 12.4"

Im not sure this fits your needs, let me know if this may be of interest to you.

Thanks but a bit too big for my little Kimber. You guys should develop a lighter, more compact hunting scope in this power range. As the population gets older, more old farts like me (with our compact rifles) are looking to save on weight when hiking the woods.

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Meopta USA

· #10 · Oct 20, 2011

grifhunter said:
Thanks but a bit too big for my little Kimber. You guys should develop a lighter, more compact hunting scope in this power range. As the population gets older, more old farts like me (with our compact rifles) are looking to save on weight when hiking the woods.

Thanks for the feedback, we are always looking to improve.

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