I have an old redfield widefield fixed 6X rifle scope. Duplex reticle-ring marks but not really bad. a little wear around the edge, but VEERY little-looks like it sat in a gun safe for 20-30 years. There is an ever so slight yellow tint, but both my wife and I only notice it when comparing it to the older leupold m8 6x scope we have. Tossing around the idea of selling or putting it on my Ruger #1 7x57 OR maybe my 788 358 win. The long tube will allow it to go on the #1 ( I have found that I either have to go with 2-7 or fixed 4x or 6x leupolds 'cause of the long eye relief or the steel tube redfield and weaver scope 'cause they have such long tubes for my #1's) but it looks good on the 358 win, I just don't know if it offers enough distance between the eye piece and my eyebrow!!

So, any thoughts on the value? and am I over thinking this?

Thanks

Dave

That old Redfield is best reserved for an application that requires a really long scope tube (something like a BRNO or CZ magnum action). The Widefield feature makes it a little less desirable than the standard eyepiece for most potential buyers. I would guess that in great condition, it might top out around $100; on some days it might not quite bring that. But it's a good scope and will likely serve you dependably in most applications.

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Once again,

Brother Dave,

We had Rawhides 1B 280 with 6x Redfield at range today. Both of us were crawling the stock to get eye relief. Searched 24HCF to find a better scope combo. No. 1 and 6x Redfield are not ideal combo, IMHO. If you know anybody looking for one, PM me.

Blair