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<blockquote data-quote="jrsolocam" data-source="post: 672044" data-attributes="member: 24511"><p>I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe any "glass" or actual lenses are made in the USA. 95%+ of the world's glass comes out of only a few factories in Europe and Japan. </p><p> </p><p>In these tests that were discussed, the glass that performed poorly was spec'ed out that way by the manufacturer. They aren't as good because they were designed that way. Thats why a Burris scope costs less than $500 and an Alpha over $1500 to $4000. Thats why a NF costs $2000 and a S&B is $3500. If you want a scope as rugged and repeatable as a NF with the superb glass of the Alphas it gets expensive in a hurry.</p><p> </p><p>Years ago I thought optical quality in a scope was the most important feature. I don't think that way any more. Basically any Zeiss, Leupold, Nikon, etc for a $1,000 has good enough optical quality for almost any LR hunting need, but where they come up short is adjustment range, rock solid internals and the tactical features that we have grown to appreciate.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrsolocam, post: 672044, member: 24511"] I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe any "glass" or actual lenses are made in the USA. 95%+ of the world's glass comes out of only a few factories in Europe and Japan. In these tests that were discussed, the glass that performed poorly was spec'ed out that way by the manufacturer. They aren't as good because they were designed that way. Thats why a Burris scope costs less than $500 and an Alpha over $1500 to $4000. Thats why a NF costs $2000 and a S&B is $3500. If you want a scope as rugged and repeatable as a NF with the superb glass of the Alphas it gets expensive in a hurry. Years ago I thought optical quality in a scope was the most important feature. I don't think that way any more. Basically any Zeiss, Leupold, Nikon, etc for a $1,000 has good enough optical quality for almost any LR hunting need, but where they come up short is adjustment range, rock solid internals and the tactical features that we have grown to appreciate.:) [/QUOTE]
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