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Redfield 4x Widefield Scope Review

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InRange TV Redfield 4x Widefield Scope Review

InRange TV features the Redfield 4x Widefield scope, an older hunting optic he chose for an 1894 Winchester, contrasting it with the modern predominance of tactical gear. Produced by Redfield from 1970 to 1998, this scope was revolutionary due to its rectangular lens design (30mm wide by 20mm tall). This unique shape allowed it to deliver an impressive 7-degree field of view, a specification equal to that of the modern 4x ACOG sight, making the design significantly ahead of its time for the hunting market.

Despite its advanced performance, the Widefield scope ultimately failed to gain widespread acceptance in the 1970s, as many hunters found the rectangular design "too weird" and preferred traditional circular optics. He praises the scope's exceptional clarity and its effectiveness in a modern dynamic shooting competition, where the wide field of view proved highly advantageous for target acquisition. He concludes that the concept of a wide field of view is highly beneficial for all shooting disciplines (hunting, competition, or combat), and highlights the historical trend of genuinely innovative concepts in the firearms industry being initially met with user resistance.

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