American made LRF binoculars?

[TacosGigante]

Are there any US made laser range finder binoculars on the market? I know Leupold made some but they appear to be discontinued. Bonus points if they are decent and under ~ $1500.

Thanks

 

[diverdon]

Probably not what you want for price but take a look at the Wilcox Raptar.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Probably not what you want for price but take a look at the Wilcox Raptar.

And the RAPTAR isn't remotely close to being binos.

 

[Steel+Killer]

.......and I doubt Leupold's LRF binos were actually made here, but I could be wrong.

 

[TacosGigante]

Thanks all. I'm not surprised but wanted to confirm. I was also looking at a gunwerks LRF but given their situation I'm worried about warranty service.

 

[jolofree]

Vortex Fury HD 5000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular - you won't have to worry about warranty,
& they'll range stuff further than you can shoot

 

[TacosGigante]

Vortex Fury HD 5000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular - you won't have to worry about warranty,
& they'll range stuff further than you can shoot

Thanks. Are those made in the US? I thought they were made in the PRC.

 

[jolofree]

IDK, website doesn't say CoO, but it does say - Fury® HD 5000 binoculars join all other Vortex® products in that they are completely covered by our unbeatable VIP Warranty, and that includes electronic components!

• UNLIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
• FULLY TRANSFERABLE
• NO RECEIPT NEEDED

 

[TacosGigante]

That is a great warranty to be sure.

 

[Steel head]

Vortex Fury HD 5000 10x42 Laser Rangefinding Binocular - you won't have to worry about warranty,
& they'll range stuff further than you can shoot

How far can you legit range targets with those?

 

[jolofree]

Yep. I haven't heard of any other manufacturer who's Warranty includes/covers the laser in LRF binos

 

[jolofree]

"How can you legit range targets with those?"

I'm guessing you meant how far can they legitimately range a target.

I don't really know. I range cattle 1000yds + daily, IPSC targets on the range 1250yds consistently.
I have ranged Reflective targets like a metal hay barn 2750 to 3270yd with mine since I got them a couple months ago

 

[JohnnyUno]

Leupold's LRF bino was made by Meopta.

 

[oldiephrt]

"How can you legit range targets with those?"

I'm guessing you meant how far can they legitimately range a target.

I don't really know. I range cattle 1000yds + daily, IPSC targets on the range 1250yds consistently.
I have ranged Reflective targets like a metal hay barn 2750 to 3270yd with mine since I got them a couple months ago

Are cattle the same as deer/elk for ranging? Topic has me watching as I also need a better device.

 

[Mk32784]

Why do people care about this.... American doesn't really have a sporting optics industry. All of the "glass" is made elsewhere. EDIT* Basically everything besides the Vortex AMG...

 

[918v]

Not all.

 

[fdkay]

The same folks that worry about that buy ford, chevy or dodge.
If you want an American made pickup, buy a Tundra. They are made in San Antonio, not mexico or Canada like the "big three"

 

[TacosGigante]

I was largely just curious, though I will admit to feeling a bit less sanguine about buying PRC made gear nowadays.

 

[Mk32784]

Not all.

Besides the AMG (which still has German part(s)) what else?

 

[ken226]

"The same folks that worry about that buy ford, chevy or dodge."

Isn't the Ram 1500 made in Sterling Heights, Michigan and the US sold F150s in Dearborn, Michigan?

I think the Silverado 1500 is made in Saltillo, MX though.

 

[918v]

Besides the AMG (which still has German part(s)) what else?

Some of NF glass is US made, I read somewhere.

 

[pucker]

"The same folks that worry about that buy ford, chevy or dodge."

Isn't the Ram 1500 made in Sterling Heights, Michigan and the US sold F150s in Dearborn, Michigan?

I think the Silverado 1500 is made in Saltillo, MX though.

And the Super Duty is still made in KY.

 

[918v]

Yeah but a lot of the parts aren’t

 

[pucker]

Yeah but a lot of the parts aren’t

lol....ok, "assembled" in KY.

Wonder if there is any vehicle, assembled in any country, of parts sourced only from that country. Willing to bet that ship sailed decades ago.