I’m planning a build on a bolt gun 6arc chassis gun bases around the Howa mini action. The chassis I chose is the Accurate Mag sport tac lite. I’m having trouble finding an American made optic in the mid power range from 2 or 3 power at the bottom to 18+ at the top as well as FFP, budget isn’t really an Issue as long as its not 3k +. The reason I want American made is simply because I don’t want to pay for something that a general optics manufacturer in china is making for 10 different brands that all just dress it up differently and add different reticles.
American made medium power optic (3-18+)
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I would definitely be open to European or Canadian, I’m mainly just trying avoid the possibility of poor QC that comes from china, and I’m looking for something with extreme optical quality
You’re not really gonna much. Maybe the Leupold stuff but optical quality is ok. The vortex AMG is discontinued now. Go European and you’ll have better luck.
Entirely USA made:
Non illuminated Burris XTR3
USO FDN 17X
Razor AMG
Built in the US:
Nightforce ATACR 4-16 or 4-20
Leupold MK5 3-18
If money isn't a concern, maybe look at ZCO, Schmidt, and Kahles for Euro glass, or March for Japanese glass.
Non illuminated Burris XTR3
USO FDN 17X
Razor AMG
Built in the US:
Nightforce ATACR 4-16 or 4-20
Leupold MK5 3-18
If money isn't a concern, maybe look at ZCO, Schmidt, and Kahles for Euro glass, or March for Japanese glass.
I appreciate it, I was looking into the US optics txh 3-18 but read that it’s made by the same Chinese company that makes the vortex strike eagle. I’m looking into khales as I saw the review Area 419 did on some high end optics
Take Doug up on his offer. He will hook you up with a great price on a nice optic; and will give you several options. CameraLand sells most of the brands mentioned in this thread so he doesn't have to push one brand over the other. Just lays it out straight and you can decide what makes the most sense. I've seen him jump in to help folks on this forum get their optic serviced, even if they didn't sell it. Very few vendors out there will go to that level.
My .02 cents is If you can deal with the 4x on the bottom end, I think the 4-16 ATACR is a better optic than the mk5 3.6-18 if durability is a primary consideration, but either should meet your requirements. To my eyes I can't tell much of a difference in glass quality between the two.
My .02 cents is If you can deal with the 4x on the bottom end, I think the 4-16 ATACR is a better optic than the mk5 3.6-18 if durability is a primary consideration, but either should meet your requirements. To my eyes I can't tell much of a difference in glass quality between the two.
"Entirely" meaning not just assembled in the USA like Vortex, Leupold, or NF. Not sure where lenses are being sourced. USO claimed to have it all from local stuff, but a recent video said "Asia". They may have made some changes in recent production.
Anymore, it's nigh impossible to have everything sourced in the USA.
Anymore, it's nigh impossible to have everything sourced in the USA.
I have added this to my list to chose from euro optic seems to have a good deal on them at the moment.
This is true but the main goal is to get 99% or more of the manufacturing of the optic out of somewhere other than Asia excluding Japan because they make quality glass.
The durability is a consideration but I’m hoping by not cheaping out on a high quality optic will take care of the durability, i mainly would like the 3 power or lower on the low end just because i want to use it for hunting as well and its just that much faster to find a target in the optic with a lower magnification, that being said if the night force has a ridiculously higher fov then that would midigate the need for the lower power.
Good luck.
The American made optics I’ve owned are inferior to Japanese optics.
Mk5’s are one of the most over priced optics on the market.
The Steiner is almost perfect, but suffers a major flaw. The reticle isn’t sized correctly. It’s not usable until about 14x.
The American made optics I’ve owned are inferior to Japanese optics.
Mk5’s are one of the most over priced optics on the market.
The Steiner is almost perfect, but suffers a major flaw. The reticle isn’t sized correctly. It’s not usable until about 14x.
For that price yes it is but, the website you sent me has it listed at $ 2199. If you’re extending a deal to me I greatly appreciate it but I don’t want to get your hopes up for a purchase at this time, I do still have to save up for it. I was mainly looking to see what options I had and I greatly appreciate your input. This optic is in my top 3 for sure.
I find mine “usable” during daylight starting around 6 power. Comes into its own around 10x. It’s very usable at dusk with illumination on 3x, perfect for hunting. MSR2.
I had the scr2.
Even at 6 power that’s unacceptable. Not really a point in having 3x if the reticle can’t be seen.
My Zeiss 4-25 is usable in daylight on 4x
More people need to take notes from Zeiss.
Agree that the reticles not matching the mag range is poor execution, but man I hated the Zeiss reticle. Was the main reason I sold mine.
American made? Exactly how much American made? Would Eotech or Trijicon make the cut? Though if you mean 100% American, I dont think that exists anymore after Weaver shut down in Texas I believe. I'm not sure if this country even makes riflescope glass any longer. Hate sayin this, but if you're just worried about QC issues, not sure American would be the top place I'd look to for a good scope. The Japanese and Germans I think outshine us in that area. For now anyways, unless we have some massive cultural shifts in this country's next generation of kids.
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