Re: Eberlestock made in USA or China?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I would like to see how many of the "buy American" crowd here is using Lapua brass and bullets, AI/FN/Tikka/Sako etc rifles, a scope from a German or Japanese company </div></div>
I don't own one of his packs, but probably will one of these days. It's kind of funny that this thread is this long. We could be bashing family business SWFA about those foreign scopes we all snapped up in group buys
I usually research what is available and made here before I buy, but quite frankly that's not always possible. We used to buy Japanese motocross bikes and buy better parts from all the small shops in California for the engine and suspension.
I agree with the sentiment of keeping as many dollars here as possible but consider the auto industry. You have IMO corrupt, over-paid, incompetent management fighting with what doesn't look to be the most "honest" union representing employees. To me, this becomes a lose-lose proposition but I do have two Fords. And I had a Harley Davidson and made sure I saved the parts wrappers when they were marked Made in Japan, etc.
I want to buy a stock pot, essentially a steel/aluminum 5 gallon bucket. The American made one is 75 bucks, and the lid is 13 IIRC. My other pots and pans are American made, but a small set was like $200 and even though they're sold by a large chain store, I could only get them online. I could not find any in two local stores to look at. They're well made though.
Another example, look at denim jeans. Ever watch the show How It's Made? They have a huge roll of whatever color denim on a huge table, mark it up by computer and cut it out in a Mexican factory. Almost nothing is wasted and it takes no time to sew them together. Last step is putting the tag on for whatever brand name. So do you want $30 - 40 Mexican Levis or do you get $50 Diamond Gussets?
It sucks that decisions today are not only based on where the dollar lands, but how many stay in your own pocket to feed your family.