Thread: "New" scopes.

I think there has to be a certain percentage of labour going into the product inside the US to qualify as US made, but most of the labour that seems to qualify is in assembly and not the actual component manufacturing. I know some of the older Minox scopes were like this, Schott glass, Chinese and Korean mechanical bits and parts, assembled in a Japanese contract manufacturing outfit and stamped "Made in Japan" then sold via the US...

Made in USA/America criteria.

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Nightforce and /or Vortex!!!

Not only the quality but the warranty(s) that cone with them…. Haven’t tested the warranty as I’ve never had an issue……

Generally the term … “ you get what you pay for”….. there are plenty of reviews( if you take the time to read them).. and the testimony from forum authors here

Originally Posted by A330driver

Nightforce and /or Vortex!!!

Not only the quality but the warranty(s) that cone with them…. Haven’t tested the warranty as I’ve never had an issue……

Generally the term … “ you get what you pay for”….. there are plenty of reviews( if you take the time to read them).. and the testimony from forum authors here

There is VORTEX ( upper to top of the line products) and there is vortex ( the made in China bottom of the line stuff) same company but a product range miles apparts in quality and reliability.

It’ll be interesting to see what impact a 60% USA import tariff will have on Chinese manufactured ( but USA owned brands) products in the not too distant future. Should we be buying up now?

Originally Posted by Ponchorello

It’ll be interesting to see what impact a 60% USA import tariff will have on Chinese manufactured ( but USA owned brands) products in the not too distant future. Should we be buying up now?

Originally Posted by Ponchorello

It’ll be interesting to see what impact a 60% USA import tariff will have on Chinese manufactured ( but USA owned brands) products in the not too distant future. Should we be buying up now?

That tariff is a bargaining chip. Don’t get your hopes up of neckbearding and turning a profit.

Originally Posted by 260madman

That tariff is a bargaining chip. Don’t get your hopes up of neckbearding and turning a profit.

Actually I’m not “hoping or neckbearding” for anything, I’ve got all the scopes/ gear I need.
What I am saying is it’s a high probability the tariff proposals could impact prices to us ( negatively or positively). How that plays out is anyone’s guess. BUT if some is in the market to buy timing of purchase may be important.

Regarding Nightforce scopes and their origin/manufacture follow this link. https://riflescope-review.com/where-...-manufactured/

Originally Posted by woods223

Regarding Nightforce scopes and their origin/manufacture follow this link. https://riflescope-review.com/where-...-manufactured/

Don't forget it's an Ozzie company (Lightforce).

Originally Posted by caberslash

Don't forget it's an Ozzie company (Lightforce).

Yes a subsidiary company of, based and producing scopes in USA since 1992.

Originally Posted by woods223

Yes a subsidiary company of, based and producing scopes in USA since 1992.

Pretty amazing company owned by one family.
They use what they make alot.

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Pretty amazing company owned by one family.
They use what they make alot.

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Same true of Swarovski, but they actually 'make' their stuff...

I have an Arken and a leupold vx3. The Arken shits over the leupold, everything is smoother clearer clicks are better. Would buy another for sure. Not sure what the warranty would be like tho but hopefully wont have to use it. Seem robust.

@Friwi…. You are correct,and that could very well be said about many products….. The vortex stuff I have is “supposedly” verified on the top end … I make sure it is,buy from reputable gun stores ,and check the batch and serial numbers,even calling them to verify…..

I buy from a local gun store,(14 scopes)….. never on the internet….and always try to verify the product,The guy I buy them from is very reputable….( Keith’s sporting goods)….. buyer beware is always an issue with these types of products,you just have to do your homework and buy from reputable sources