Redfield Scope Repairs?

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I have a Redfield 3x9 Widefield probably dating back to the 1980s that needs a little attention.
It has gotten to the stage that it doesn’t respond to turret adjustments in a consistent manner.

I did finally get it sighted in last year to 100 yards with Remington 150 gr (Marlin 336, 30-30) and checking this year showed it hasn’t changed. That’s good, but in developing new loads and trying to develop boolit loads, its not working to work well.

Is there a Redfield repair facility today? I think they had a lifetime warranty, but we live in different era. Any help appreciated!
 
The original Redfield Company that made your scope went bankrupt in the early 90's. Leupold only bought the name and I doubt could/would do anything to solve your problem.

The old Redfield's that I have might not have the most consistent adjustment gradations but they work and I've always been able to sight in to my liking. Like yours, they hold their zero from year to year, decade to decade. If you can live without being a turret twister, count your blessings.
 
There are companies who restore optics and could repair it but that would necessitate a sentimental attachment to be worth what you pay. With technology being miles ahead of your old Redfield you’d surely benefit from a new model but keeping it, and leaving it set would be your other simple solution.
 
About five years ago Tasco said they would repair anyone's scope, based on time and materials.
https://tasco.com/customer-service
Tasco USA. 9200 Cody Overland Park, KS 66214-1734. Toll free: 800-423-3537. Phone: 913-752-3400. Fax toll free: 800-548-0446. Fax: 913-752-3550.
 
herrwalther said:
Leupold owns the name now. They only service Redfield's made since they took over in 2008. I found a knife website that offers warranty on Redfields, but no distinction on scopes made by who and when. Might not work but maybe worth a shot?
https://www.knifecountryusa.com/shop/article0's vintage/323/redfield-scopes-warranty-information.html

Here is a long history of Redfield and some warranty FAQs for those interested.
https://riflescope-review.com/were-redfield-scopes-discontinued/
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Liking for the second posted link. That first one seems fishy to me.

I don't think the Redfield warranty was ever rock solid like Leupold is today. I have an 8o's vintage 2-7 Widefield that my Dad got As a replacement for his 1964 3-9 that went south. Redfield wouldn't replace it but sold him the Widefield direct at a discount.
 
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I've never used their services but it appears that Iron Sight, Inc is still in business servicing weavers and redfields. I had considered having an older redfield refurbed a few years back but went with new optic instead, YMMV.
 
My guess is that the Redfield internals are 1980's technology designed for a hunting optic with 40 or so years of intermittent use. Sometimes, the adjustment hangs up until the right vibration moves it. Make 2 or 3 adjustments with little POI change, then it jumps 4 inches too far. I know that has happened to me and can be frustrating. Old timers always tapped the turret with a shell or something after making an adjustment to help the scope along.

Are there people alive that could disassemble, clean and lube the internals and put it back together? In the end you're still going to be dealing with the 1980 hunting technology.
 
Laphroaig said:
My guess is that the Redfield internals are 1980's technology designed for a hunting optic with 40 or so years of intermittent use. Sometimes, the adjustment hangs up until the right vibration moves it. Make 2 or 3 adjustments with little POI change, then it jumps 4 inches too far. I know that has happened to me and can be frustrating. Old timers always tapped the turret with a shell or something after making an adjustment to help the scope along.

Are there people alive that could disassemble, clean and lube the internals and put it back together? In the end you're still going to be dealing with the 1980 hunting technology.
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Yup, that’s what happens!
 
I sent a Redfield wide angle 4 X scope for refurbishment to

Iron Sight in Tulsa OK.

https://ironsightinc.com/

They replaced the front lens, maybe the rear. The original front lens had been polished so much any coating were missing and so the image was awful. Anyway, the scope works fine. It was always an inexpensive scope, literally the bread and butter of those with not a lot of money, and once zero'd, it works.
 
I have a Redfield Revolution acting up, when I emailed Leupold they said to fill out the form from the website and send it in. I hadn't gotten around to it yet, harvest season keeps me pretty busy.
 
Slamfire said:
I sent a Redfield wide angle 4 X scope for refurbishment to

Iron Sight in Tulsa OK.

https://ironsightinc.com/

They replaced the front lens, maybe the rear. The original front lens had been polished so much any coating were missing and so the image was awful. Anyway, the scope works fine. It was always an inexpensive scope, literally the bread and butter of those with not a lot of money, and once zero'd, it works.
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My vintage Redfield is at Iron Sight Inc right now being fixed up. They have replacement reticle options as well.
 
I’m interested to hear how you like iron sight’s quality and the cost of repair.
 
I received my repaired Redfield 1" 2x IER on Monday. Initial impressions; it's been returned to "as new" condition. Sharp glass, high polish tube, all the threads on the turrets and eyepiece have been cleaned. Nitrogen purged. Full repair sheet included with the scope. The entire scope was rebuilt like it came out of the Redfield factory in 1967. I had the reticle replaced with a tight German #4. It's now re-mounted on my Remington 600 .350 Rem Mag and I will get to sighting it in soon.

I received a phone call from the Iron Sight technician that would repair the optic. He did not have the German #1 reticle I had requested for my scope, due to it being a first focal plane optic, so he suggested the German #4 as a replacement option. I could not be happier with the quality of the rebuild for $125. Also included in the spec sheet are windage and elevation measurements at 100 yards. 36" to each side windage, 40" of elevation.

If you have an old Redfield or Weaver scope that needs some TLC, I would not hesitate to suggest you send the optic to Iron Sight Inc. for repair. The wait was worth the result.

Happy hunting,
AJ
 
I will give a third endorsement for Iron Sight, Inc. I received a Redfied 10X scope in 1985 for our 10th wedding anniversary. The scope was about 10 years in 1985. Two years ago it was "refurbished", mil dot reticle installed, took 2 months, and cost $125 paid with a check when I shipped the scope to them. Very satisfied with the work, scope is crystal clear, and does everything a $500 scope should do for far less money.

I have a high end Unertl there right now for "refurbishment". I described my problems, requested "Expert repair / rebuild", sent a check for $107, expect the scope back in mid-January 2022. When you insure something for a $1,000 the post office made delivery in 3 business days from east Georgia to Tulsa, OK.
 
I had the same scope and it quit working. I replaced it with a much better scope. Cash value for an older Redfield is very low, hardly worth rebuilding.
 
my dad never had a redfield, only weavers
I want to add there are always some nice redfields at gunshows
 
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