Rifle Scopes redfield battlezone
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That scope doesn't look that great to me, if you want something like that look at the Leupold Mark AR scopes there is a new lineup called the "mod 1" with mil turrets and a mildot reticule for 320$.
This scope is what I'm talking about:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leupold-Mar...728?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3380704620
This scope is what I'm talking about:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leupold-Mar...728?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3380704620
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Nine power is fine for 500 Yards. I saw the Battlezone in the new Redfield catalog and seems pretty interesting for a no nonsense intro scope. Unlike the other Revenge series the Battlezone is supposed to be made in the USA alongside the Leupolds.
I do have one of the US Made revolutions and the quality is similar to a XV-1 or VX-2. I have not had hands on with the battlezone though, so cant speak to the quality. MOA/MOA is a nice feature as well.
If you do get one, post some pics.
I do have one of the US Made revolutions and the quality is similar to a XV-1 or VX-2. I have not had hands on with the battlezone though, so cant speak to the quality. MOA/MOA is a nice feature as well.
If you do get one, post some pics.
From limited exposure in gun shops they seem pretty nice for the money. Decent glass, the knobs have pretty positive clicks. For a 200 dollar option it blows the pants off others in the price range. I plan on picking one up when they release their .22lr model.
If you're trying to shoot tiny groups at 500, you may want something with a little more than 9x, but everybody is different. For steel and other practical applications, I think it would do fine at that power range. I'm generalizing, since I haven't seen the scope in question, however.
I got to handle a couple of the new Mark ARs, the other day. They appeared much better than I thought they would. Glass was surprisingly clear and bright and the mil/mil version is probably what I would go for in this type of setup, as well. I think they're certainly worth checking out.
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I got to handle a couple of the new Mark ARs, the other day. They appeared much better than I thought they would. Glass was surprisingly clear and bright and the mil/mil version is probably what I would go for in this type of setup, as well. I think they're certainly worth checking out.
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I have a Battlezone, got it out of curiosity. The glass is clear and the reticle is decent, if a bit heavy. But I did some informal tracking tests and it appeared that the tracking wasn't linear - as in you would crank in several clicks with no reticle movement, then a jump at some point. Maybe mine's defective or needs wearing-in, or my test wasn't perfect, but that's what I saw. I have done the same informal test with some higher dollar scopes and seen linear movement of the reticle vs. target. But for under $200 you can't expect that much, and again, the glass and construction seem pretty good.
The Redfield Battlezone, everywhere you look on the website, you see made in the USA advertised on almost all of Redfields site, except any page referencing the battlezone. I was noticing this when a friend and old sniper told me that a local gunshop had one of them under glass. I promptly went to do the touchy feely, with it and was impressed by the clarity, fit and feel, of the scope, you have to understand that I am used to the old military issued, and Leupold, which was purchased for a one of a kind rifle by my old admiral, the scope was looking very good , almost to good for the price. That's when I saw red (pun intended) in small red letters on the side under the elevation turret, Made in Philipines. Still liked look and feel and if it is warranted by Leupold I don't think you can go wrong and you can get it for under $200, I know, not made in USA or any of the great European factories, just remember this is a global economy now.
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I don't get it - the lettering on the scope is white/silver, at least on mine, and the Philippines marking is on the bottom of the turret housing (just like the origin on most scopes). The Philippines have never been a communist country.
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I'll chime in. First a bit of background.
I missed out on my first choice elk tag this year so I got a left over cow tag. So I wanted to do something different to make cow elk hunting interesting. I decided to use my M1903a4 I use for CMP GSM Vintage Sniper Matches. It has a older Weaver K 2.5, which as we know isn't sealed. I figure if I tried to use it in the mountains with snow, chances are it's going to fog up so I decided to put another scope on it for this hunt.
Since it would be a one time thing (which now that probably has changed) I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I also figured that the chances were slim that I would use it over 500 yards. I chose the Battlezone.
As we know it comes with 223 and 308 turrets. This rifle is '06 of course but I found out I could use Berger 190s at 2650 FPS and it would be pretty dern close to the 308 168 SMKs at 2650, (what the 308 turret is designed for).
Found out it works, at 500 yards there is a 1/4 MOA difference between the two, the 190's requires 1/4 less elevation. That's 2.5 inches at 500 yards. I don't think a cow elk with a 15 inch vital area will know the difference.
I haven't shot it at 500 yet, but in my back yard range it seems to work as I planned from 100-300 yards, which in reality would be the distance I'll find cows.
So far, the Redfield Battlezone looks to be working out. Clear, tracks good, now I just have to find out what to do with it after elk season.
I missed out on my first choice elk tag this year so I got a left over cow tag. So I wanted to do something different to make cow elk hunting interesting. I decided to use my M1903a4 I use for CMP GSM Vintage Sniper Matches. It has a older Weaver K 2.5, which as we know isn't sealed. I figure if I tried to use it in the mountains with snow, chances are it's going to fog up so I decided to put another scope on it for this hunt.
Since it would be a one time thing (which now that probably has changed) I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I also figured that the chances were slim that I would use it over 500 yards. I chose the Battlezone.
As we know it comes with 223 and 308 turrets. This rifle is '06 of course but I found out I could use Berger 190s at 2650 FPS and it would be pretty dern close to the 308 168 SMKs at 2650, (what the 308 turret is designed for).
Found out it works, at 500 yards there is a 1/4 MOA difference between the two, the 190's requires 1/4 less elevation. That's 2.5 inches at 500 yards. I don't think a cow elk with a 15 inch vital area will know the difference.
I haven't shot it at 500 yet, but in my back yard range it seems to work as I planned from 100-300 yards, which in reality would be the distance I'll find cows.
So far, the Redfield Battlezone looks to be working out. Clear, tracks good, now I just have to find out what to do with it after elk season.
Redfield Battlezone 3-9x42
Has anyone else had much field experience with this scope? I ask because I have thought
about buying one to use as a "plinker-scope" for my FN PBR-XP.308 bolt-gun. My concern
is that many "value-priced" scopes will work fine on a .22 or .223, but will not handle the
recoil of a .308, or so I'm told. Any thoughts??
Thanks for any info you guys can pass on.
Randy V. aka PBR-XP FAN
Has anyone else had much field experience with this scope? I ask because I have thought
about buying one to use as a "plinker-scope" for my FN PBR-XP.308 bolt-gun. My concern
is that many "value-priced" scopes will work fine on a .22 or .223, but will not handle the
recoil of a .308, or so I'm told. Any thoughts??
Thanks for any info you guys can pass on.
Randy V. aka PBR-XP FAN
So far it holds up to '06's with 190 Bergers. I slacked off working with it until after the Vintage Sniper Match in Cody in Sept. I went back to my Weaver K2.5 since that's what I have to use. After that I'm put the Redfield back on to get ready for elk season.
Kraig,
Thanks for the quick reply. How long have you been using your Redfield Battlezone scope?
I ask because I had been advised to avoid so-called "value-priced" scopes due to the recoil
of a .308. I was told that over a period of time, the recoil forces will shake the reticle loose
and/or cause the elevation/windage mechanisms to not track or adjust properly. This is not
directed at the Redfield Battlezone specifically, but more of a question about "value-priced"
scopes in general. Am I being fed a "line" by my local gun shop so they can just sell me a
more expensive scope?
Thanks for any info you can pass along.
Thanks for the quick reply. How long have you been using your Redfield Battlezone scope?
I ask because I had been advised to avoid so-called "value-priced" scopes due to the recoil
of a .308. I was told that over a period of time, the recoil forces will shake the reticle loose
and/or cause the elevation/windage mechanisms to not track or adjust properly. This is not
directed at the Redfield Battlezone specifically, but more of a question about "value-priced"
scopes in general. Am I being fed a "line" by my local gun shop so they can just sell me a
more expensive scope?
Thanks for any info you can pass along.
I really doubt you're going to shoot the wire loose, but to be honest, I've only have less then 100 rounds shooting with this scope. But I can tell you about the newer Weavers, it you're looking for a good scopes. I have a Weaver K-4 on my 375 H&H, it holds up quite well.
I've had good luck with Weavers. I have the feeling this Redfield is going to be the same way.
I've had good luck with Weavers. I have the feeling this Redfield is going to be the same way.
Sounds like gun store BS to me. A .308 Win really doesn't have that much recoil, and my FN PBR (not identical to yours, but similar) has very moderate recoil. I might worry about recoil with a $20 Chinese POS, but Leupold (brand owner and designer of Redfield) will definitely know enough to make a scope that can hold up to .308 class recoil for a long time. If this scope looks like what you want, I wouldn't hesitate because of any recoil concerns with a .308.
Without knowing what model rifle you have, no. Get the lowest rings that will allow clearance between the scope and barrel. Brand wise there are dozens to choose from. I'd consider Warne if you have no brand preference - relatively inexpensive, made in the USA, and work fine in my experience with half a dozen pairs.
