Redfield scopes are made for wildlife and bird viewing.
Redfield makes a range of spotting scopes, rifle scopes and field optics. The company's spotting scopes are made for wildlife and bird viewing. An optic barrel houses two lenses that are calibrated for field-of-view ranges. If you have a Redfield scope with issues, the problem usually falls into one of three categories. Do not attempt to repair lenses or place them back in the optic barrel if they are loose or have fallen out. This might lead to eye damage.
Instructions
1. Unscrew the scope from its tripod or bipod. Inspect the tripod attachment; this is a screw hole located on a mounting plate. Unscrew the mounting plate with the small screwdriver, and clean off the plate with a chamois. Add a drop of dry lubricant to the screws and screw holes. Screw the plate back on the scope.
2. Turn all of the optic barrel adjusters. There are two dials on Redfield scopes. One is located on the eyepiece itself; the other is directly in front of the eyepiece. Rotate the dials to ensure they turn without sticking, and that the focus changes with the adjustment. If the focus does not adjust, the lenses are out of calibration.
3. Add a drop of dry lubricant to the seam where the dial adjustments meet the optic barrel. Turn the dials to work the lubricant into the mechanisms. This alleviates any stickiness at the dials. Wipe excess lube from the optic barrel.
4. Blow compressed air into each small seam and lip on the Redfield scope. These areas include the dial adjustments, tripod mount and the seams at the lenses. This removes any sediment or dust particles that might obstruct vision or impede movement on the tripod attachment or dials.
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