wisconsinteacher
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- Dec 2, 2010
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What is the difference between the Leupold VX-II 4-12 and the Redfield Revolution 4-12? Dad will be looking for a scope for a 25-06 if he buys one.
Redfield vs Leupold?
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Ammo Smith
- Mar 11, 2013
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The new VXII are suppose to be the same glass as last years Model VXIII when Leupold updated there models. Don't know about the Redfield.
Oldtrader3
Ammo Smith
- Nov 6, 2009
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I bought and used several of the older model (Denver) Redfield's made during the 1970 & 1980's. They were performance equivalent to my Leupold scopes over many model designs of that time in many ways. Many people use the new Redfield scopes, are satisfied with them and think they are fine for many applications. Plus they are even made in the same Oregon plant. I agree and I also believe that there is a lot of overlap in Redfield and Leupold's lower cost scopes in performance and reliability. Personally, I own a couple of Leupold scopes which I use on a rimfire rifle and large game rifle exclusively.
Personally with my engineering background, I tend to be really fussy about scope performance, especially for mounting on long range, big game premium rifles. I presently have two Leupold VXIII or VX3 models and they are excellent scopes. I also have four custom rifles and a couple of higher dollar, off-the-rack, world-class-maker, sporting rifles. For these six rifles, I use Swarovski, Kahles, plus Zeiss scopes which sell between $500-$1500 and match performance and quality features of the rifles they are mounted on.
Typically I will spend roughly about 2/3rds (up to a point) of that particular rifle's cost for a scope. Fortunately, we live in an era during which there are many fine optics and high performance scopes available which will give all the performance which I need. Additionally many of these scopes are priced between $500 and $1500.
Personally with my engineering background, I tend to be really fussy about scope performance, especially for mounting on long range, big game premium rifles. I presently have two Leupold VXIII or VX3 models and they are excellent scopes. I also have four custom rifles and a couple of higher dollar, off-the-rack, world-class-maker, sporting rifles. For these six rifles, I use Swarovski, Kahles, plus Zeiss scopes which sell between $500-$1500 and match performance and quality features of the rifles they are mounted on.
Typically I will spend roughly about 2/3rds (up to a point) of that particular rifle's cost for a scope. Fortunately, we live in an era during which there are many fine optics and high performance scopes available which will give all the performance which I need. Additionally many of these scopes are priced between $500 and $1500.
- Oct 30, 2004
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I have both and am elated with either. No issues so far.
The redfield sits on the 257 Bee and the leo on the 7mm bee.
The redfield sits on the 257 Bee and the leo on the 7mm bee.
- Nov 4, 2004
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I believe the Redfield is equal to the VX-II
If it were me, I would spend a few more bucks and get either the VX-3 or a Zeiss Conquest.
My older eyes are going to start moving to Zeiss.
JD338
If it were me, I would spend a few more bucks and get either the VX-3 or a Zeiss Conquest.
My older eyes are going to start moving to Zeiss.
JD338
