Regardless of where they are made, the present Aetecs are the best bargin out there. The new ones (Aetec) won't have the 5 inches of eye relief. I have an old Redfield 30-35 years old. 2x7 Tracker. Its been the best scope I ever owned, bar none. Its been on rifles from my 222 to my 416 Rem Mag Ruger No. One. Its never blinked so far. Its now on my 308 Browning A Bolt.

Another lower priced scope than done well for me are the Swift. Both the Premier and the lower priced one(about 100.00 for a 3x9x40). I have one on my 280 (3x9) and the Prmier 4x12 on my other 308.