Pre-64 model 70

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Originally Posted by Hunting Man

The rifle deserves quality glass but my budget has been blown out of the water big time and 2012 purchases have officially been curtailed so maybe I'll rob something off one of the other rifles for now

Sell a few of those fine hand made knives and buy a Redfield. They make a really nice scope for under $200.

[Hunting Man]

Well I have probably 4-5 of the true quality Redfields from the 70's. You couldn't beat them for price/quality. I've never had a failure on a Redfield scope. I believe Leupold now makes the Redfield line.

[DVW]

Originally Posted by Hunting Man

Well I have probably 4-5 of the true quality Redfields from the 70's. You couldn't beat them for price/quality. I've never had a failure on a Redfield scope. I believe Leupold now makes the Redfield line.

Yes, Leupold does make them now, and they are USA made (Beaverton Oregon). I have two of them.

[3212]

I bought a Model 70 in .243 in 1990.It was made in 1958 according to the serial number.I was at least the third owner.I use 100 grain remington core-lokts and handloaded 100 grain spitzers from a friend.I love it.I've taken at least 40 deer with it.The longest kill was at 270 yards uphill with a high hold on the shoulder.Good luck with yours.