Re: New USO SN3 Glass Quality
I'm an USO owner, and that is after using it on a friend's rifle for a while, reading all the good and bad threads on here, and at the end a generous offer to make me an owner... Let's face it, there is nothing in the world that can please everyone. Some people don't like vanilla ice cream, go figure. Formulate your own beliefs/convictions and ideas based on your own experiences is all I can say.
There are guys here who have had positive experiences with USOs, who will jump in a thread about USOs every time to educate others based on their own experiences, or simply to praise. On the other hand, there will be guys who have experienced the downside of owning an USO who will jump in also to educate others or simply to bash; two sides of a coin that must coexist... There is a reason why most people say it is just an opinion, take it for what is worth, your mileage may vary, etc, etc... The problems comes when someone from either side start praising, or bashing subjectively, instead of letting the OP (who is usually just looking for advice on choosing a scope) know, objectively, why they should, or shouldn't choose a USO scope. The threads usually deteriorates as soon as a poster tries to impose his/her will on the OP and tell him/her what to do, or we get someone like "you know who" that got banned, that just go on pushing his own agenda or misconceptions.
I personally have no problem reading the shortcomings on USO, or any other scope, because it is not happening to me, but I would still like to be educated on what has happened to others, because it gives me insight on how to diagnose and solve problems should it ever arise.
The whole argument about how high end/high dollar items such as USOs should not have these shortcomings because S&B, Zeiss, Swarov, "insert any brand", does not is ridiculous. I have personally seen more BMWs broken down on the side of the road (not because of flat tires) than any other brand besides Mercedez (then again I work in Orange County California so maybe the odds of seeing BMWs and Mercedez are higher

). Are they considered high end/high dollar automobiles? I would think so. Are they mass-produced items with some options available, like say, S&B or Zeiss? I would think so also. People like to sensationalize, it is human nature either to prove a point, or simply to embellish to make something more believable. I have read threads on the failures of S&B and Premier on the local California shooting forums, so just because the threads aren't present here does not mean none of them break down.
Anyway, again to the OP, I think you got a fine scope there and I hope you will have countless hours of shooting enjoyment with that scope. If it ever needs some extra TLC I'm sure John and the USO will take care of you (those people who like to preach USO has great customer service because they need it please refrain from chiming in unless you've got something objective to say about it). Please post your "experience" with it so we can once again learn what it is capable, or not capable of.