I've always heard of them but are they still produced? What about spare parts?
Looking at a rifle that has one but don't want to pay the extra should the sight not work and I can't get parts or a replacement.
Thanks!
OT- Redfield Olympic rear peep sight still in production?
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OT- Redfield Olympic rear peep sight still in production?
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Were I you, I'd base my decision on whether other comparable sights were available for replacement, not on whether the existing sight could be repaired. What kind of rifle is it?
If anyone would know the answer to your question, though, it might be this guy: www.bjjonessights.com
scott
If anyone would know the answer to your question, though, it might be this guy: www.bjjonessights.com
scott
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It's an H&R .38-55. I'm not sure yet if the exisitng scope mount holes were used or if new ones were d&t for the Redfield.
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.
-Mark Twain
Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:13
Got to have a Jones for this
Jones for that
This running with the Joneses boy
Just ain't where it's at
-Mark Twain
Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:13
Got to have a Jones for this
Jones for that
This running with the Joneses boy
Just ain't where it's at
Ok, so I've seen ONE guy who actually beat his receiver sight off the rifle while chasing bear through the woods but... I've never seen a receiver sight simply fail. Unless there is some concern you haven't mentioned like rust, I don't see that finding repair parts is a concern. BJonessights.com is likely the best place to go for answers to your questions.
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Fair enough!:lol:
It's a potential internet purchase so I can't fiddle with it beforehand and I'm letting my paranoia ask questions...
It's a potential internet purchase so I can't fiddle with it beforehand and I'm letting my paranoia ask questions...
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.
-Mark Twain
Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:13
Got to have a Jones for this
Jones for that
This running with the Joneses boy
Just ain't where it's at
-Mark Twain
Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:13
Got to have a Jones for this
Jones for that
This running with the Joneses boy
Just ain't where it's at
The holes are likely factory.awp101 wrote:It's an H&R .38-55. I'm not sure yet if the exisitng scope mount holes were used or if new ones were d&t for the Redfield.
I can see how an Olympic design could get busted up in the field. That said and assuming we're talking about a Buffalo Classic here, I know Williams makes a very solid ramp-type peep sight (WGRS) for that rifle, and a Foolproof, as well, I think. So, you've definitely got options.
Personally, I think the WGRS goes great on those rigs, but...they don't have click adjustments, as I recall.
Good luck.
Scott
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The Redfield Olympic is no longer manufactured but not to fret. It is a VERY robust sight made to exacting tolerances and intended for the constant adjustments required in precision marksmanship. I have never seen or heard tell of one failing in any way. These sights are readily available on ebay, among other auction sites.