Leupold made in China

[Brent]

As far as glass goes I don’t know any company in the US that uses glass from here.

The only one I know of is Vortex for the AMG. The only thing sourced out on that model is the reticle.

 

[Deadfall]

Dammit.. had no idea....all faith in humanity is over.....

 

[STAGHOUND]

Most glass these days under, say 1000 dollars are made in China unfortunately.

 

[Newtosavage]

Design and final assembly is in Oregon. Most parts for scopes and binos and RF's come from Japan and China.

The whole "japanese glass is bad" argument is hilarious. Quality Japanese glass is some of the best in the world. Pay attention to who makes the glass next time you go get your eyes checked (80% chance it's Topcon Japanese glass). Pay attention to the next time you see a construction crew working and see a surveying total station (90% chance it's Topcon, Sokkia, or Nikon (Trimble) Japanese glass).

In other spaces, where utmost quality glass is needed far more than hunting scopes and binoculars, Japanese glass shines right along with the European brands in those same spaces (Leica, Geomax, etc.)

Not saying that Leupold is using the same quality of Japanese glass as the aforementioned brands, but dismissing a product because it uses "Japanese Glass" is a complete joke.

Japanese optics have dominated the optics industry for over 50 years. Ever heard of Nikon? Every press photographer in the 60's 70's and 80's carried a Nikon F or some version of one.

Research Kamakura and Light Optical Works sometime.

I'll take Japanese glass over just about anything else, any day.