~Falkon~
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I just put a Redfield 4-12x40 on my AR and sighted it in today. So far, impressed. The clicks are not as loud and positive as some, but once you get the feel of them they are fine. And you should have to use them a few times anyhow.
I'm newer to scopes, but the only issue I had was when I had it up to 12 with my glasses on, the crosshair was blurry, but the target (25 yards) was blurry. When I removed my glasses, it was the opposidte. I am near sighted and have astigmatisim in my shooting eye. I presume this would be the same with any scope though.
I compared Nikon Buckmaster, Monarch and the refield side by side, and the clarity btween them was very close. The Refield has slightly smaller exit pupil then the Nikons, which makes the sweet spot on the scope where you have full field vision through it a little smaller, but the Buckmaster 4-12x40 was also $330 +, Refield 4-12x40 was $219.
Overall, very happy with the Refield this far. Generaly $50 or so cheaper then the Buckmaster. If you want to do long range hunting/target shooting, get a 4-12x40. If you are doing deer hunting a 3-9 might be better. Most people I know say the have a 3-9 for hunting and never take it off 6. If that's the case, I don't see how an extra 3x mag could hurt, especially if you want o make long shots.
I'm newer to scopes, but the only issue I had was when I had it up to 12 with my glasses on, the crosshair was blurry, but the target (25 yards) was blurry. When I removed my glasses, it was the opposidte. I am near sighted and have astigmatisim in my shooting eye. I presume this would be the same with any scope though.
I compared Nikon Buckmaster, Monarch and the refield side by side, and the clarity btween them was very close. The Refield has slightly smaller exit pupil then the Nikons, which makes the sweet spot on the scope where you have full field vision through it a little smaller, but the Buckmaster 4-12x40 was also $330 +, Refield 4-12x40 was $219.
Overall, very happy with the Refield this far. Generaly $50 or so cheaper then the Buckmaster. If you want to do long range hunting/target shooting, get a 4-12x40. If you are doing deer hunting a 3-9 might be better. Most people I know say the have a 3-9 for hunting and never take it off 6. If that's the case, I don't see how an extra 3x mag could hurt, especially if you want o make long shots.