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Post by HighCotton on May 15, 2010 8:31:58 GMT -5
I like what I read about the Redfield Revolution scope. I am looking to top my Henry .22 lever action with the 2-7x33 model. I'll mainly use it for squirrels and plinkin'
Anybody have any thoughts, reviews, or recommendations?
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Post by parson on May 15, 2010 12:32:38 GMT -5
Don't know about the new Redfields. I believe that Leupold owns them now. I did have one of the older ones that I used on a Savage Striker handgun. It was a very good scope. In fact, I just sold it last week.
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Post by drs on May 15, 2010 14:31:25 GMT -5
Sounds like it is similar to Weaver's Rimfire scopes.
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Post by huxbux on May 15, 2010 22:37:50 GMT -5
No personal experience, but judging from the specs I've seen it sounds like a good value. Made in the U.S. is a huge plus IMO.
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Post by drs on May 16, 2010 7:27:00 GMT -5
No personal experience, but judging from the specs I've seen it sounds like a good value. Made in the U.S. is a huge plus IMO. A huge +! I am getting tired of finding out that most of our scopes are made over seas, especially made in China! |
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Post by HighCotton on May 16, 2010 7:46:25 GMT -5
No personal experience, but judging from the specs I've seen it sounds like a good value. Made in the U.S. is a huge plus IMO. A huge +! I am getting tired of finding out that most of our scopes are made over seas, especially made in China!My thoughts to a "T". It just seems right to top a good ole American made Henry with a Redfield made in Beaverton, Oregon. Some of the older Redfields were apparently made overseas but these new scopes are American made. I like Leupolds approach here. I probably should have mentioned I learned of these in American Rifleman and American Hunter: www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=2237&cid=36BTW, the Henry I'm talking about - well, I bought it from charlie right off this site. Thanks charlie. She's a beauty! |
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Post by drs on May 16, 2010 8:34:41 GMT -5
My thoughts to a "T". It just seems right to top a good ole American made Henry with a Redfield made in Beaverton, Oregon. Some of the older Redfields were apparently made overseas but these new scopes are American made. I like Leupolds approach here. My Brother just bought a Ruger Model 77/.22 rifle for Squirrel Hunting. He also bought a Leupold 4-power rimfire scope ALL made in the U.S.A.!!  |
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 11:41:53 GMT -5
I think it would be more accurate to say that Leupold ... and Redfield .... are assembled in the USA. They both use parts from China, Japan and other places.
I think the Leupold "gold ring" products might be 100% USA but Im not positive.
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Post by drs on May 16, 2010 12:24:43 GMT -5
I think it would be more accurate to say that Leupold ... and Redfield .... are assembled in the USA. They both use parts from China, Japan and other places. I think the Leupold "gold ring" products might be 100% USA but Im not positive. I own three Leupold scopes and a Redfield 3-9 power wideview low profile scope ALL their parts are made in the U.S.A. My Brother's scope is also totally made in the U.S.A. |
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 12:34:37 GMT -5
Am I?
haha .... you never cease to make me laugh drs.
Why dont you call Leupold and ask them where their glass is made? My guess is you will be told some place in Germany for some of their products. .
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Post by drs on May 16, 2010 13:33:29 GMT -5
Am I? haha .... you never cease to make me laugh drs. Why dont you call Leupold and ask them where their glass is made? My guess is you will be told some place in Germany for some of their products. . Look I am not here to argue with YOU or anyother member. I am beginning to think you are here just to make trouble for some. So Drop it!! Just because you can't afford a Leupold or anyother highend scope doesn't give you the cause to belittle them or those who use them. |
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 13:48:31 GMT -5
hahaha .... like I said, always good for a laugh.
Did you call them and ask where they get their lenses from?
No reason to get your fur in a rough ..... you are the one who seems incapable of having a civilized conversation without resorting to name calling and doing your little BOLD/italic/colored text tricks to try and make some silly point that must only be relevant to you and whatever world you live in.
Im sure I cant compete with your net worth .... a man who knows as much about finance and 401k's as you must be worth a substantial sum. hahahah.
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 13:50:55 GMT -5
And since when was being honest about where a company gets some of their parts belittling them? I use Leupold scopes almost exclusively ..... doesnt matter to me that some of their parts come from Europe/Japan/China.
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Post by throbak on May 16, 2010 14:18:02 GMT -5
I like it where all see made in the USA is a plus on every thing but the auto industry some peoples thoughts never cease to amaze me ;D  |
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Post by HighCotton on May 16, 2010 15:02:58 GMT -5
It wouldn't surprise me if some of the components for the new Redfield scopes came from another country. I'd like it best if the scope was a complete US product. However, I'll live with an "assembled" in the USA scope. After all, I'll probably be hunting in my camo made in India or plinkin' in my Carhartt's made in Mexico (with USA components)
Oh wait...we beat that thread to death a few months ago!!!
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Post by Woody Williams on May 16, 2010 16:16:08 GMT -5
Leupold DOES get their optical glass from Japan. Japan has made quality glsss for years.. Not sure about their other parts. Interesting scope information.. www.charm.net/~kmarsh/brand.html |
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 16:25:03 GMT -5
Im not aware of any quality optic company that gets their glass from the USA.
Interesting question .... do you feel it is ok for a company to say "Made in the USA" when they use components from other countries?
Part of me thinks that saying made in the USA should mean by an American company, based in America, using American employees and American components. Period.
I noticed the Redfield site says their scopes are "built in Oregon" ..... to me that is an accurate way of saying in America using American employees and parts from wherever they happen to come from.
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Post by swilk on May 16, 2010 16:32:03 GMT -5
wow .... reading through that link it seems Burris uses usa made optics.
Seems maybe there is an American company or two that is getting into the high end glass market that was dominated by Germany and Japan.
Not that I necessarily consider Burris a high end optic company .... but its a good start. if there are American options for precision, high end glass I would hope certain companies like Leupold and Vortex would use them when possible.
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Post by Woody Williams on May 16, 2010 16:33:06 GMT -5
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Post by HighCotton on May 16, 2010 17:44:02 GMT -5
No doubt - there is a difference between "build" and "make". For instance, having apprenticed as a fly rod builder, I am just that - a builder. There is a distinct difference. I hold a rod maker in highest regard. A maker will start with raw bamboo and plane it down to his standard and go on from there. I am NOT a maker. I am a rod builder. I purchase the components (blanks, guides, seats, etc.) and build or assemble the rod from there.
Still...I will take a look at the Redfield whatever the case. But, I do agree. I would rather purchase )as much as I can) items made in the USA with all USA components.
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