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hard time choosing. thoughts?
« on: January 17, 2016, 11:57:22 AM »
Im lookin at picking up a new scope. Trying to choose between the vortex  pst 4x16 sfp and the luepold vx3 4.5 x14 cds. Its going on a 7mm mag. Ive looked through both and its a hard choice. Id like to hear what you think if yiu own one of these. Thanks

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 12:05:21 PM »
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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2016, 12:18:53 PM »
You want American or chinese.  You want something with a forever warranty that you will end up using or something with a forever warranty that you will never use.  Easy choice Leupold. 

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hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2016, 01:03:21 PM »
Another one to consider, supposed to be more reliable than Leupold if you're spinning turrets...

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P62238.aspx

Oh, and some Vortex optics are made in Japan. I know my Viper binoculars are, if that matters.

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2016, 05:40:15 PM »
Your binoculars say made in Japan on them or the Box?  The Viper line used to be made in the philippines.  My guess is they outsource to best manufacturer for the price they can.  But still is not America.

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2016, 05:44:08 PM »
I've set up rifles with both and I would go leupold.  Can usually get a good price on the vx3 when cabelas runs a sale.
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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2016, 05:51:54 PM »
Your binoculars say made in Japan on them or the Box?  The Viper line used to be made in the philippines.  My guess is they outsource to best manufacturer for the price they can.  But still is not America.

Vipers are made in japan.
Swarovski isnt made in the US, and we all know how horrible those are. :rolleyes:

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2016, 05:54:24 PM »
Leupold is all I use. Never let me down yet.

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2016, 06:17:22 PM »
Good deals to be had on the Leupolds right now, since they're updating the VX-3's (again!)

They are calling the new model VX-3i.

http://www.natchezss.com/vx3-4-514x50mm-30mm-side-focus-cds-matte-windplex.html

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2016, 06:07:52 PM »
Your binoculars say made in Japan on them or the Box?  The Viper line used to be made in the philippines.  My guess is they outsource to best manufacturer for the price they can.  But still is not America.

Vipers are made in japan.
Swarovski isnt made in the US, and we all know how horrible those are. :rolleyes:

This is why the Country is in the *censored*ter.  It has nothing at all to do with quality.  It has everything to do with American jobs.  I fully agree that there are some products that are made in China that are better and cheaper then domestic counterparts.  Thats not the point though.  But at least Japan and European optic manufacturers pay their employees a living wage unlike China.

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2016, 07:14:30 PM »
I would go with the leupold.

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2016, 07:16:26 PM »
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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2016, 03:52:26 PM »
I've not been impressed with vortex PST glass. 

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2016, 09:10:21 AM »
Zeiss

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Re: hard time choosing. thoughts?
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2016, 09:35:23 AM »
Your binoculars say made in Japan on them or the Box?  The Viper line used to be made in the philippines.  My guess is they outsource to best manufacturer for the price they can.  But still is not America.

Yes, my Vortex Vipers say "Made in Japan." I've also had Diamondbacks and they say "Made in China."

 


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