[Jakeway]

I just checked the website for prices on repairing scopes. Now I'm wondering if it's worth it to send in my Redfield Tracker 3-9x40. The scope seems to be fine, except it's a bit dull/dark. There appears to be some clouding or fogging on the inside of the objective lense. (The outside cleaned up nicely with my Lenspen.)

My question, with today's technology, what would be a comparable-quality scope to the Redfield Tracker in like-new condition?

This will help me decide if I should spend $80 repairing it, or getting a new model.

 

[jodum]

I personally don't think I would waste the money to get the old tracker repaired. The Tracker was the low end of the old Redfield line of scopes. Why not spend about $40 bucks more and replace it with one of the new Redfields. I owned a lot of Redfield scopes and the few Tracker models I owned all ended up in the garbage.

 

[kdub]

Good advice, jodum.

 

[Jakeway]

I personally don't think I would waste the money to get the old tracker repaired. The Tracker was the low end of the old Redfield line of scopes. Why not spend about $40 bucks more and replace it with one of the new Redfields. I owned a lot of Redfield scopes and the few Tracker models I owned all ended up in the garbage.

That's actually what I was thinking, just wanted verification. I got the scope basically free; it was attached to a 6 year old Ruger M77 Compact 243 with laminated stock and stainless for only $300 at a pawn shop. I might put the scope on a 22; it's OK for squirrel hunting or plinking in good light. Missing a squirrel in dim light is one thing; messing up on a deer or coyote is another!