Redfield or Nikon?

[RussellvilleRob]

Have $200 to spend... Narrowed down to Redfield and Nikon... Going on a Ruger M77 .308...
I really like the looks of the Redfield...

 

[wsm]

I have two Nikons and really like them ,have been no trouble at all.

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

I have a Redfield Revolution and I have no complaints about it. So far it's done everything I needed it to.

 

[hoyt30]

Nikon excellent warranty

 

[Rubberduck270]

The 2 Redfields Revolutions I have I really like but its hard to beat a Nikon, especially a Buckmasters series. Good choice either way.

 

[cecil30-30]

Never had a nikon. have had a few redfields. The are good scope. plus they are made by leupold and have the lifetime warranty.

 

[TN Larry]

Redfield. I have two and clearer than the Nikon I had.

 

[280longshot]

I've heard alot of good stuff about the new Redfields, but it's hard to beat a Nikon.
What ones in particular are you looking at?

 

[RussellvilleRob]

Revolution.. 3x9x40

 

[mr.big]

Nikon excellent warranty

new Redfield scopes are now under the Legendary Leupold warranty,,

 

[deerhunter10]

redfield no doubt imo plus with the leupold warranty which is one of the best in the business hard to beat you get a whole lot of scope for the money.

 

[EastTNHunter]

What is the difference in the Revolution and Revenge?

 

[REN]

Redfield Revolution IMO. Have had both and kept the red field.

 

[MUP]

Just picked up a Redfield Revolution 3x9x42 myself. Can't wait to put it to use!

 

[1 good shot]

i have both and like them equally
i think for my old eyes that i prefer the nikon for the fast focus

 

[MUP]

What is the difference in the Revolution and Revenge?

I haven't even looked thru a revenge scope. They are assembled over seas.I will pay the small difference in price for the proven to me American made Revolution.

Well that's the difference then...and all the diff in the world imo. ;)

 

[REN]

these are the differences IMO from the ones i have had.

Redfield has better glass and better low light sight
Nikon feels a bit more solid and has better turret adjustments. Decent low light depending on the model (which i assume you are looking at the pro staff from the price point).

If you are going with a BDC recital then check them out because they are different, you may like one better then the other. I don't really care for either of them but would give the visual edge to the redfield but thats just me (i like the simplicity of the burris better)

again these are my opinions based on the scopes of each i have had. I still have the RF mounted on my 243 btw and sold the Nikon.

 

[280longshot]

I now own seven Redfield Revolution scopes. I have them on smokeless ML's, 30-06, 25-06, 300 win mag, 458 win mag, 45-70.
Have never had a problem even after one of them hit a rock while I took a tumble down a steep ravine.

I destroyed two Nikons on my savage smokeless ML.

I'm just curious to how you destroyed two Nikons Scopes?
Was you shooting from a lead sled or on shooting bags?
I have a Nikon on my smokeless ML also, so that is why I'm curious!

 

[Hardwoodmaterials]

I have had 4 Nikon Prostaffs all on 270 and smaller rifles and I had to send 2 back for warranty work. Nikon covered them without any fuss. The repair note on both of them said something about broken internal parts. I like their customer service but I don't like having to use it that often on so few scopes.

 

[REN]

good read on a few in that price range.

http://opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=77

The pro staff pretty much came in dead last for this guy....a good side note is this was done when the Redfield was a bit cheaper, it now is around the same price as the Burris and Vortex.

 

[rem270]

Can't go wrong with both.

 

[deerhunter10]

I have had problems with Nikon to and that's why is stay away with them and the company wouldn't back up there product. not saying they are bad optics but imo redfield is a better glass then Nikon.

 

[Frank G]

redfield no doubt imo plus with the leupold warranty which is one of the best in the business hard to beat you get a whole lot of scope for the money.

Leupold best warranty, nothing but good to say about them. If L guys back it ................ go for it.

 

[Kimberman]

redfield no doubt imo plus with the leupold warranty which is one of the best in the business hard to beat you get a whole lot of scope for the money.

Leupold best warranty, nothing but good to say about them. If L guys back it ................ go for it.

All I have ever heard is how great Leupold backs their product, IMO a scope that I never have to know how good their customer service is is the scope I want. I own a lot of different scopes, and the only one I have had to send back was a Leupold VX2. It's been over a month since I sent it in, and I still don't have my scope. So far I'm unimpressed with their customer service.

 

[John3]

I put 2 Nikon buckmasters on a couple of rifles this year. I like them a lot and really like the BDC. I replaced an old redfield illuminator on one of them and the main thing I miss is that the redfield had WAY better performance in low light conditions. The Nikon at first light is almost like the eye relief is off you can move your head around and see through it somewhat. The redfield was clear as day when it was almost dark outside.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I put 2 Nikon buckmasters on a couple of rifles this year. I like them a lot and really like the BDC. I replaced an old redfield illuminator on one of them and the main thing I miss is that the redfield had WAY better performance in low light conditions. The Nikon at first light is almost like the eye relief is off you can move your head around and see through it somewhat. The redfield was clear as day when it was almost dark outside.

This is not a knock or endorsement of either product, but that sounds like a scope installation/adjustment issue to me. The Redfield may have been setup better for you.

 

[280longshot]

I now own seven Redfield Revolution scopes. I have them on smokeless ML's, 30-06, 25-06, 300 win mag, 458 win mag, 45-70.
Have never had a problem even after one of them hit a rock while I took a tumble down a steep ravine.

I destroyed two Nikons on my savage smokeless ML.

I'm just curious to how you destroyed two Nikons Scopes?
Was you shooting from a lead sled or on shooting bags?
I have a Nikon on my smokeless ML also, so that is why I'm curious!

I do have a lead sled but do not use it very often, mainly when bore sighting poor boy style at the range. I did use the lead sled prior to the failure of the first Nikon but did not on the second one. The failure modes were the same. On one shot the image would be clear and the next shot it was blurry. The next shot it would revert back to clear, so on and so forth. The load was 325FTX and 65gr RL7 and 325FTX 62gr N120. Both have a pretty healthy recoil. After the scope was replaced the second time, I placed it on my Savage 223 rifle where it should survive.
I have thoroughly abused my Redfields on several high recoil rifles, occasionally on a lead sled. Never a problem.

Thanks for the information...
Redfield will be what I will go with if I have a problem with my Nikon!!

 

[John3]

I put 2 Nikon buckmasters on a couple of rifles this year. I like them a lot and really like the BDC. I replaced an old redfield illuminator on one of them and the main thing I miss is that the redfield had WAY better performance in low light conditions. The Nikon at first light is almost like the eye relief is off you can move your head around and see through it somewhat. The redfield was clear as day when it was almost dark outside.

This is not a knock or endorsement of either product, but that sounds like a scope installation/adjustment issue to me. The Redfield may have been setup better for you.

I thought the same but it's with both scopes and there is no problem outside the first and last 10 minutes of light. Other than that I can throw them up and it's fine. The only thing I can figure is that it's not even gathering enough light to let me see through it.

 

[deerhunter10]

redfield no doubt imo plus with the leupold warranty which is one of the best in the business hard to beat you get a whole lot of scope for the money.

Leupold best warranty, nothing but good to say about them. If L guys back it ................ go for it.

All I have ever heard is how great Leupold backs their product, IMO a scope that I never have to know how good their customer service is is the scope I want. I own a lot of different scopes, and the only one I have had to send back was a Leupold VX2. It's been over a month since I sent it in, and I still don't have my scope. So far I'm unimpressed with their customer service.

things are going to happen with products you buy. there is no if an or buts about it I want a company that stand behind their product. ive only had to send one thing back and I own three pairs of there binos two redifelds and a leupold scope. nothing but praise from me from that company. ive had terrible service from Nikon and I know a whole lot more people that have problems with Nikons compared to redfield and especially leupold. I sent in a pair of binos that I had dropped and the len got crazy scratched I just wanted new glass for them and intended to pay for the work and they sent me a brand new pair no questions asked. I know its not a great comparison but in a way I think of it the same as a car you want a good warranty with your car obviously you hope it is not used but you want your car company to stand behind there product. just my two cents though.

 

[Frank G]

The only issue I had was the �dot� illumination. It turned out to be �just me� so accustomed to hunting with AimPoint optics thought was a bit weak. The tech guys �called� me to chat. They double checked it, had it back within 10 days. Now that I have worked with it, wouldn�t want it any brighter (it is variable). They are still first class in my book.