I have the opportunity to purchase a vintage Redfield as indicated.
absolutely affordable price_
the aim is to mount it on .44 magnum hanguns or .444 Marlin lever_
stout loads_
anyone with direct experience in this regard?
wrong post title above: actually it's an Intermediate Eye Relief, not Long Eye Relief
Last edited by wilecoyote; 10-08-2023 at 11:08 PM. Reason: IER
Food is overrated. A nice rifle is way more important.
Rob
...bought two_ I hope to test them soon: if someone interested, I will be happy (I hope
) to share my feelings about them_
thanks anyway !
Food is overrated. A nice rifle is way more important.
Rob
No experience with the Redfield version but I do have a much-abused Burris 1 1/2-4 X. It's been on everything from 22 rimfire to 45-70 and hasn't flinched once. It's about the most practical power range. Anything of higher power magnification for me requires a solid rest. No Redfield pistol or I.E.R. scopes but have a number of Redfield rifle scopes I imagine the two you've picked up will serve you well.
...If I had found a Burris like yours I wouldn't have missed it.
I currently have an old 4x glossy Weaver that has withstood 8Mauser and for years has allowed me to use .44magnum revolvers without protest, except asking for a steady rest.
I truly hope these two now obsolete IER Redfield behave well (the box says magnum proof)
thanks for the encouragement !
Last edited by wilecoyote; 10-13-2023 at 12:04 PM.
Food is overrated. A nice rifle is way more important.
Rob
Title edited to reflect IER vs. LER
Rob
"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."
- Albert Camus -
...thank you again, sir_Originally Posted by No_1
Food is overrated. A nice rifle is way more important.
Rob
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