The second part of the TrueZero system is a completely redesigned windage and elevation dial mechanism, which employs an audible-click ball bearing and spring system to significantly reduce wear while maintaining dial reliability and accuracy over time. The dials themselves do not screw in or out but pull an internal post, which ensures equal click value throughout the full adjustment range, and are precise, repeatable, and capable of holding zero under any recoil conditions over time. Also, TrueZero dials are completely sealed against water intrusion, even with the windage and elevation caps off. They are offered in both 1/4- and 1/8-MOA versions, depending on the scope model. As an added feature on the Redfield line, it's no longer necessary to use an Allen key or screwdriver to reset your dials to zero. To adjust the new Redfield dials, simply push down on the dial, turn the indicator to zero, and allow the dial to pop back up and lock into place. The TrueZero system features alone would make the new Simmons and Redfield scopes a huge step forward, but the added "room to work" inside the tube has also allowed the Meade engineers to add other original innovations.

The new Redfield scopes utilize an innovative 3-cam zooming system, which provides a five-times magnification range.

For one, the new Quick Target Acquisition (QTA) fast-focus eyepiece provides a constant eye relief of 3.75 to 4 inches and keeps eye relief constant throughout the entire power range, eliminating the need to close in on the scope as the magnification is increased. Once the shooter finds the proper cheek weld, that position can be maintained throughout the entire power range. The QTA eyepiece also provides a larger "eyebox," which not only puts the shooter's eye a safer distance back but also allows increased up-and-down and side-to-side movement while still maintaining a clear view of the target.

The new Simmons and Redfield lines will also be offering newly designed side-focus parallax adjustments on high-magnification variable models, both in one-inch and 30mm tube diameters. By changing the location of the adjustment from the objective bell to the saddle area, parallax and fine focus adjustments can be made while maintaining the target in the full field of view. In the Redfield line, these adjustments will feature AccuClick yardage stops; plus, all Redfield power change rings also include positive AccuClick stops at each magnification setting, and all Redfield fast-focus eyepieces include the AccuClick design with 1/8 diopter adjustments over the entire dioptric range.

A special HydroShield hydrophobic coating is being applied to the external surfaces of all lenses of all Redfield scopes and all Simmons Master Series scopes to disperse water and condensation into microscopic particles. This ensures clear vision in all weather conditions, with no fogging of lenses or "spotting" by rain. Plus the Simmons 2005 Master Series scopes also feature SureGrip rubber surfaces on selected windage and elevation caps, power change rings, eyepiece diopter adjustments, and side-focus knobs. Mechanical adjustments can be made to the scope under any type of weather conditions--even with heavy gloves.

The Simmons Master Series riflescopes will continue to feature the same high-quality glass, lens configurations, and optical multicoatings that Simmons scopes have been known for.

And At The Premium Level
The single thing about the entire new Meade feature set that will grab most shooters' attention first will be that all the new Redfield scopes will feature a new 5X zooming system. Variable-powered riflescopes typically feature a 3X or 4X zooming system. To illustrate, a 3-9X scope has a 3X system, where the lowest magnification multiplied by three gives you the higher magnification. Similarly, a 6-24X scope has a 4X system. Before now, the limitations of the design have restricted a greater range. Redfield's new scopes deliver an incredible 5X power range from low to high magnification.

This new zoom system achieves its five-times power range through use of a patent-pending three-cam zooming system, a unique method of providing the extra magnification range within the scopes' erector system. As a result, these riflescopes exhibit ultrahigh performance with no point of aim shift across an unprecedented range of magnification. The versatility and potential applications for these scopes is extensive--everything from hunting dangerous game at up-close and personal ranges to long-range target or varmint shooting is possible with these new Redfield scopes.