Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Terminator Ammo Direct


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 39
Like Tree50Likes

Thread: "New" scopes.

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2021
    Location
    Tauranga
    Posts
    5,879
    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...

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    NI
    Posts
    13,377
    Shearer and A330driver like this.
    Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing, and right-doing, there is a field. I will meet you there.
    - Rumi

  3. #3
    Bus driver
    Join Date
    Sep 2015
    Location
    Porirua/Whangateau
    Posts
    3,660
    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
    It's not the mountain we conquer,but ourselves.....Sir Edmund Hillary

  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Middle Earth
    Posts
    4,504
    Quote Originally Posted by A330driver View Post
    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.
    lau lau likes this.

  5. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    South Island
    Posts
    117
    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?
    caberslash likes this.

  6. #6
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    1,305
    Quote Originally Posted by Ponchorello View Post
    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?
    Name:  Screenshot_20241214_081009_Chrome.jpg
Views: 174
Size:  267.7 KB

  7. #7
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2024
    Location
    Driftless Region USA
    Posts
    38
    Quote Originally Posted by Ponchorello View Post
    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.

  8. #8
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Location
    South Island
    Posts
    117
    Quote Originally Posted by 260madman View Post
    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.
    caberslash likes this.

  9. #9
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Marlborough
    Posts
    1,152
    Regarding Nightforce scopes and their origin/manufacture follow this link. https://riflescope-review.com/where-...-manufactured/
    Slug, Shearer, Woody and 1 others like this.

  10. #10
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    1,305
    Quote Originally Posted by woods223 View Post
    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).

  11. #11
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Marlborough
    Posts
    1,152
    Quote Originally Posted by caberslash View Post
    Don't forget it's an Ozzie company (Lightforce).
    Yes a subsidiary company of, based and producing scopes in USA since 1992.
    A330driver likes this.

  12. #12
    Member andyanimal31's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Makakahi road Raetihi
    Posts
    3,789
    Quote Originally Posted by woods223 View Post
    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.

    Sent from my SM-A556E using Tapatalk
    My favorite sentences i like to hear are - I suppose so. and Send It!

  13. #13
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    1,305
    Quote Originally Posted by andyanimal31 View Post
    Pretty amazing company owned by one family.
    They use what they make alot.

    Sent from my SM-A556E using Tapatalk
    Same true of Swarovski, but they actually 'make' their stuff...
    Friwi and TimC like this.

  14. #14
    H.M
    H.M is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Waimate
    Posts
    536
    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.

  15. #15
    Bus driver
    Join Date
    Sep 2015
    Location
    Porirua/Whangateau
    Posts
    3,660
    @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
    It's not the mountain we conquer,but ourselves.....Sir Edmund Hillary

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. "Classic" scopes - Reliability and functionality??
    By Tentman in forum Firearms, Optics and Accessories
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 23-11-2020, 12:25 PM
  2. Shooting Apps "Range Buddy" and "Reloading Assistant"
    By Dead is better in forum Resource Library
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 14-01-2017, 05:23 PM
  3. Evolve LED Light Bar For Offroading in sizes 18",20",28",36",43"
    By pighuntingnz in forum Outdoor Transport
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 27-12-2016, 08:05 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!