Redfield 6400 24x and 16x

[CalFed]

I glommed a collection of Redfield scopes over the weekend at an auction. Two of the scopes look like 6400's...one a 24X and the other a 16X.

I know these are different than the older 3200 "long tube" Redfield which use rings that mount to scope blocks, but are the 6400's considered "good kit"?

I plan on using them on my .22 lr target rifles.

 

[Ajohnse]

What a great find. Love those old Redfields. I think they’d be great on your rim fire rifles. Look really great on an old 40X!

 

[mgdietrich]

3200 are actually better, but they are a good scope and serviceable depending on the application. Mount one up and shoot it I would say!

 

[CalFed]

Thanks, guys.

I also got this one, which also appears to be a 6400 Redfield 24X, but in a strofoam box...

 

[jeffp400]

I shot one [24x] for a few years on a Anschutz for prone a couple years, then went back to my older Litischert 20x with a dot. [please excuse my poor toolmaker spelling] There is nothing really wrong with the scopes. repeatable, clear, bright enough for prone, I just got focused on the fine cross hairs and the 20% more magnification and went back to my old scope. Yours look very nice!

 

[JohnKielly]

When I started shooting F class I knew of one of these that had been sitting in a shop a deal of time & considered buying it. Then I realised that it didn't have enough windage & elevation adjustment for Australia (300-1000yards).

Bugger. It was a nice scope.

 

[snert]

Fine old school scopes, with good repeatability. As said, excellent for squirrels n a rimfire, and make fine PD scopes, if you are of the mind. In CA I bet they would do good in a "digger" field. And they are good for 22 rimfire position shooting with a scope. Those look like they are in excellent shape. Great find

 

[snert]

The 24 has a Weaver T scope cover on it....

 

[CalFed]

The 24 has a Weaver T scope cover on it....

I wondered about that. I've got a Weaver T-20 with the same lens caps.

Say speaking of the Weaver...

Target Scopes: Redfield 6400 or Weaver T-20?

Anyone familiar with either or both? Wondering which has better glass, more repeatable adjustments, holds zero better, etc. Ill be using it (them?) on my Winchester 52's and Remington 40X Thanks

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[snert]

I prefer the Weaver for tracking, but the Redfield will likely have better glass. The old hi power Weavers suffered from lens "mold".

 

[SBS]

With the American made T Weavers, it wasn't until near the end of production that they found out the lube used for the objective lens focusing ring would deteriorate and coat the inside of the obj. lens, eventually covering the entire lens with a thin coat of lube. The last year or so of production Weaver used a lube that did not have this problem. All earlier scopes had to eventually be cleaned, relubed and resealed. Had this done over the years to a number of them by the Weaver Scope Repair Service (out of business now) who repaired scopes after production had ceased, later by Bill Ackerman and then by his daughter Cheryl. Never had another problem with the scopes afterwards; however if you buy one with a clouded objective that needs cleaning, it will cost over $200 by the time you pay for this service plus shipping/ins. both ways -- so better buy it cheap.

 

[CalFed]

I prefer the Weaver for tracking, but the Redfield will likely have better glass. The old hi power Weavers suffered from lens "mold".

Thanks, snert

 

[CalFed]

With the American made T Weavers, it wasn't until near the end of production that they found out the lube used for the objective lens focusing ring would deteriorate and coat the inside of the obj. lens, eventually covering the entire lens with a thin coat of lube. The last year or so of production Weaver used a lube that did not have this problem. All earlier scopes had to eventually be cleaned, relubed and resealed. Had this done over the years to a number of them by the Weaver Scope Repair Service (out of business now) who repaired scopes after production had ceased, later by Bill Ackerman and then by his daughter Cheryl. Never had another problem with the scopes afterwards; however if you buy one with a clouded objective that needs cleaning, it will cost over $200 by the time you pay for this service plus shipping/ins. both ways -- so better buy it cheap.

I have a T-20, but am not sure if it has the problem. Is the grease film pretty obvious?

 

[SBS]

The film starts out on the edges of course and works its way to the center. If it has covered the whole lens, it's not often noticed at a glance, but if you will take a bright light and shine it down in the objective lens, you will see it looks a little cloudy. If not sure, do this to a scope that you know is okay and compare. When looking thru the rear end when mounted, it's not really noticeable as long as you are in good light. You'll see some of these at gunshows, where they look just fine under brightly lit conditions and the seller may think there is nothing wrong with them, but just take them out to the range near dark. The oil reflects light rather than letting it pass through. This problem shouldn't be confused with a scope where the seals have failed and is fogged due to nitrogen loss and ensuing moisture from the air. I've not seen a sealing problem with T scopes unless someone deliberately removed the eye piece.

 

[snert]

The film starts out on the edges of course and works its way to the center. If it has covered the whole lens, it's not often noticed at a glance, but if you will take a bright light and shine it down in the objective lens, you will see it looks a little cloudy. If not sure, do this to a scope that you know is okay and compare. When looking thru the rear end when mounted, it's not really noticeable as long as you are in good light. You'll see some of these at gunshows, where they look just fine under brightly lit conditions and the seller may think there is nothing wrong with them, but just take them out to the range near dark. The oil reflects light rather than letting it pass through. This problem shouldn't be confused with a scope where the seals have failed and is fogged due to nitrogen loss and ensuing moisture from the air. I've not seen a sealing problem with T scopes unless someone deliberately removed the eye piece.

Yep, that covers it.