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Old 04-16-2007, 10:20 AM
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Default Ever hear of a "Redfield" brand scope?

Some guy at work has one and wants to sell it. never been used at all. its a 3-7 x 32 or 40. Doesnt say on it. if i can get it cheap is it worth it? or should i just stay away period? its not my ideal scope, but if i can get it cheap i may be okay with it for a while. it would be going on an AR-15.

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Old 04-16-2007, 11:09 AM
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Yes Redfield scopes are a quality brand name.

Google the Make and model and see what they are selling for to get an idea if its worth what he wants.

IMHO that could be a good scope for an AR platform but i'm not an expert on the AR platform wait for Bill or Ted to chime in. They both know a lot more about the AR platform than I.

I have noticed in the 90's the Redfield scope was used by police quite a bit.
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Old 04-16-2007, 2:08 PM
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They are now owned by Meade Instruments which owns Simmons and Weaver scopes also and Redfield is supposed to be their highest quality line.
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Redfield is one of the older US scope makers
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Old 04-17-2007, 8:38 AM
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I have a 1970's vintage US made Redfield 3200 in 24 power mounted on a Martini 22 Hornet. It is a fantastic scope.
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Old 04-17-2007, 9:18 AM
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redfield is good glass
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Old 04-17-2007, 10:08 AM
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anybody have any experiance with Millett Scopes? I did a search, one guy has one on an AK but no mention of how it was. I'm looking for a compact scope for my AR. I like the ACOG, but i had some eye surgery done, so i need something with more then 4x. Yet i would like something compact. heres a link to one i found.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/38974-54213-1544.html
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Old 04-17-2007, 11:41 AM
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The Redfield LE-9 (LE9, Law Enforcement 9) is a great scope. It's the only Redfield that I've used. It has a really cool reticle made for tactical .308s.

I believe it's a 3x9x50
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Old 04-17-2007, 1:56 PM
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Redfield Accu-Range scopes were on the M40 used by Marine snipers during Vietnam if that tells you anything. Never used one myself though.
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Picked up a 4X years ago at a garage sale specifically for use on one of my junker .22's........ turned out to be such a nice/good/quality scope I put her on my 'prime' hunting rifle instead of the crap Bushnell that sat atop for 5 years.

Aint my lightest scope but definitely built like a Brick-Outhouse

Best part............. $5.00
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I have a 1970's vintage US made Redfield 3200 in 24 power mounted on a Martini 22 Hornet. It is a fantastic scope.
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NFS. It is my current favorite!
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Redfield Accu-Range scopes were on the M40 used by Marine snipers during Vietnam if that tells you anything. Never used one myself though.

yep...my dad was a 1-5 Marine sniper in Vietnam in 67-68'. He said some of their rifles had redfields on them. They carried Winchester Model70's in 30-06'...
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