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Wow! Only six AMG scopes a week ? That's all they can put out currently ? I guess I will have to consider something else here soon.
The fact that they had to outsource to Germany for reticles............
That is not true. They are at about 36 per week now and will soon be up to around 48 per week.
but, did they really have to? Serious question what would it have cost per unit to keep it 100% made is the USA? An extra 5,10,15,20$ how many wouldn't mind paying just a little more.....I have no dog in the fight just wondering?
36 per week? I wonder who the hell is getting all these scopes, cuz it sure as hell isn't Liberty Optics. I can't wait to NEVER get in on a pre-order ever again. Hell I could've just saved my money for a couple months and then called around til I found one. Probably would of have had it months ago. Live and learn I guess.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand. If sourcing the reticle from Germany gets me my scope quicker then I'm all for it. Vortex had to make a tough decision to keep up with production and I'm sure that's not what they wanted, especially knowing that there would be a bunch of butt hurt patriots out there whining because some laser etching on their Merican made glass was done in Germany. I mean really...who gives a shit? Just get me my damn scope!
I appreciate the effort on Vortex's part to make an all American scope, but in the end, it doesn't matter. The fact that I placed an order for one of these nearly a year ago, and it's still not been delivered, however, does. Particularly with so many new offerings constantly hitting the market. The specifications are what got me fired up about this thing, but the technology vs price point seems to be advancing in an exponential manner over the last few years, so one has to wonder about the 'bang for the buck' on this thing holding up, in comparison to all else that is currently hitting the market.
In defense of Vortex, this thing is the closest to a 100% American made scope you can buy. If you don't like the fact that the reticle is done in Germany, you could always use some of that American ingenuity, and brainstorm a way to open up a laser etching facility right across the street from Vortex's facility!
but, did they really have to? Serious question what would it have cost per unit to keep it 100% made is the USA? An extra 5,10,15,20$ how many wouldn't mind paying just a little more.....I have no dog in the fight just wondering?
I'm not saying it's not a great scope, and I'm not outraged by any means, I just find the change to be unappealing. The scope is mounted, performing admirably, and I have no intention of getting rid of it. Call me old fashioned, but 100% means 100%. A "100% beef" burger that is in all reality 1% pig anus might still taste fine, but how tasty is it after you find out about that pesky little percentage.
Anyone know what those 2 screws are on the bottom of the amg?
All I can say is at least the reticle is made in Germany instead of the damn "Made In China" that you see on everything these days
aren't the rest of Vortex's product lines made in Asia?