Thread: Unofficial Spotter Test

Interesting. Folks should be aware that both Sightron and Vortex are companies that outsource their production (just like Bushnell, Nikon, and many others). They spec and order stuff from manufacturers to their specs - places like LOW in Japan, that make some Bushnell, Sightron, Weaver, amongst others. A lot of mid range, Japanese scopes are made by LOW - including some people hold in high regard - they make good stuff. Sightron gets some products from other countries now, but in the early days it all seemed to be LOW products made in Japan (just like the Optics Zone house brand Clearidge stuff). No idea where Sightron spotters are made, or more importantly, by who!

Vortex is similar - they started as a retailer (Eagle optics), sold some lines under that brand while retailing others, then launched Vortex. Long story short, don’t get too hung up on brands in low- mid range optic gear!