Need opinions on two budget scopes

[jmr40]

When introduced the Redfield Revolution was a good scope and compared very well to the Leupold VX-1. It still does, but Leupold and most other scope makers have improved their scopes since then. The Revolution is still the same scope and has been surpassed in quality by almost everyone now selling scopes in the same price range.

The 2 you are looking at are very close, but I'd take the Zeiss between the 2. And for under $200 the Burris FF-II is at least as good. If it were me I'd go Burris and save the money. You won't get a better scope until you get into the $500+ scopes.

 

[I6turbo]

When introduced the Redfield Revolution was a good scope and compared very well to the Leupold VX-1. It still does, but Leupold and most other scope makers have improved their scopes since then. The Revolution is still the same scope and has been surpassed in quality by almost everyone now selling scopes in the same price range.

The 2 you are looking at are very close, but I'd take the Zeiss between the 2. And for under $200 the Burris FF-II is at least as good. If it were me I'd go Burris and save the money. You won't get a better scope until you get into the $500+ scopes.

I have a bunch of scopes, including the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 and the Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42. I've compared these two very closely (using an optical resolution target) along with 10 or 12 other scopes with street prices in the $200 - $500 range. That Redfield isn't in the same league with the Burris in my comparisons. I've been seeing the Burris in the $200 range lately. My experience is that it takes more than $450-$500 street price to buy a scope as good optically. It's a steal, IMO.

I don't have a photo of the Burris on a .308 (though I currently have one on a CZ 550 FS), but here it is on a couple of CZ 527s, which are probably slightly smaller than whatever .308 you are considering.

 

[Hookeye]

I am NOT impressed with the Leupold Freedom line.
The more magnification one has, the more faults can be seen.
Like a forgiving eyebox.
Redfield aint bad at all.
And made here.

Did not want a Chinese or Phillipine scope.
Might still get a SWFA SS (Japanese).

On most rifles I prefer the classic profile of Leupold scopes.
Not a fan of big tube style eyepieces.
Look OK on AR's I guess.
And maybe on a Euro rifle.

Would never put one on a Ruger #1.

 

[Hookeye]

I'm pretty happy w my old Leupold compact 4X.
First version, it's a 90's scope.
Friction adjust.........eh I'm a set it and forget it type.
And it matches old rifles just fine.
Doubt I'll ever lose a deer due to its inferior optics compared to today's scopes.
It's clear and stays so, well past legal shooting hours.

Night hunting guys, may have other requirements.
Bigger objectives, larger tubes, better coatings.

 

[Hookeye]

Doug at Cameraland has Burris 1.5-6X w 30mm tube and 42 mm obj, illum dot in German reticle on sale.
Was so tempted.

 

[Hookeye]

LGS got a new Sig Whiskey 3 in, 4-12X I think, large objective.
Was not bad, had minimal haze/dostortion at outer edge (way less than the Leupold Freedoms I've looked through).
Saw bits of crud at bottom of lens...grease or flakes of something?
Not smears, but silhouettes of something.Sharp edged black little "sticks".
Just another import scope from what I've been hearing.

 

[Hookeye]

I have a bunch of scopes, including the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 and the Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42. I've compared these two very closely (using an optical resolution target) along with 10 or 12 other scopes with street prices in the $200 - $500 range. That Redfield isn't in the same league with the Burris in my comparisons. I've been seeing the Burris in the $200 range lately. My experience is that it takes more than $450-$500 street price to buy a scope as good optically. It's a steal, IMO.

I don't have a photo of the Burris on a .308 (though I currently have one on a CZ 550 FS), but here it is on a couple of CZ 527s, which are probably slightly smaller than whatever .308 you are considering.

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Both sharp rifles. Like the sharper lines of the one below, but dig the euro look of the one above.

 

[Skylerbone]

the only thing about the sauer 100 is the barrel is press fit, no threads. the m18 is threaded, i can confirm that first hand.

The 100 is threaded and pinned, the 101 is press fit.

If you need closer ring spacing might want to look for a picatinny rail from NECG. They carry some import stuff.

The Sauer is compatible with 700 bases, loads of options there.

I keep saying this is the rifle I’m going to buy next, it’s just been difficult to let loose of the money even while sitting on $1,200 in overtime from this week’s paycheck. That’s not to say it isn’t a great value, only that I’m wanting it in 6.5 Creedmoor, same as the T/C and Ruger I already own. What to hunt with them is wide open, just not in my home State, which means every centerfire rifle I purchase seems (just a little) like money wasted. Still...I want it, but I’ll probably end up with another rimfire to go with the 15 or so I already have or more handguns (bleh)!

Scopes are a very personal choice in the sub-$400 category. I choose Leupold for most of mine for the warranty, eye relief, and clear enough (again for me) glass. I do own a Terra 3-9x, I like it well enough, and I paid under $200 new for it locally. Tough to make a recommendation of one over another, except to agree with other posters who say a fine rifle deserves a fine scope. SWFA has some weekend sales...

 

[SCgman]

I wound up with a sauer 100 7m-08.....put an egw rail on it and am reusing a 3x9 terra with warne rings ......start barrel break in tomorrow......wow, what a trigger this thing has.

 

[Skylerbone]

Congratulations!