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Scopes - Redfield:
I have a Redfield Golden 5Star on my Savage 110(or I should say "used
to"). It's 4-12x39. After approxemently 250 rds the rectile is loose. When
looking through the scope while adjusting the power ring, there is noticable
rectile slop. Sometimes when going from one extreme stop to another, 4
to 12, the rectile appears slightly cocked. The scope has not been dropped
checked, and the whole rifle package hasn't been abused. Is this normal
Redfield quality? Where do I send this piece of crap to get repaired now
that Redfield is shutdown?
Paul
Ohio, USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 16:05:28 (ZULU)
Paul,
Since Blount bought out Redfield, you might try calling that division
at (912) 227-9053. If they won't fix it, they can probably tell you who
will. Let me know if you have any luck.
Doc <docs@fidnet.com>
The Ozark boonies, MO, USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 18:54:44
(ZULU)
Paul
I heard of "dropped reticle" Redfield problems in SEA, at the time
the cause was thought to be not covering the objective and allowing the
sun to shine in and heat up the reticle causing it to release. I really
don't know if that really ended up being the true cause. The (old/my age)
Marine shooters will know.
Dave in Ok
Dave Martin <theopair@yahoo.com>
Ok, USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 19:53:04 (ZULU)
Someone asked about the Redfield scope used in SEA. I can not find
the post now that I have found the time to answer it. But I believe the
problem you were referring to was the melting range indicator. The problem
you mention was real. If concentrated heat entered the tube it would melt
the glue that held the range indicator in place. This is the small scale
you see in the Accu-track or accu-range scopes. The scope would still function
in terms of zero, but you could no longer judge the range by looking at
the read out on the scale - as the scale was floating around somewhere
in the workings of the scope!
Scott <xring@voicenet.com>
USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 18:12:01 (ZULU)
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