I don't know where Scooter got the info that Leupold bases and rings are made in China, but they are not. This is how bad info get started on a quality product. Below is a comment from Leupold on your China venture. Find out the FACT b4 posting your opinion.
You have read wrong. All of our rings and bases are made here in the U.S. Thank you for the inquiry and if you need any further assistance call our technical support team at 1-800-LEUPOLD
BS. Do some research before you can an adult a liar.
The cheaper Leupold rings and bases are made in China. Look for made in China on the package of the some of the Leupold bases and rings sold in Wal-Mart. The ones that are made in China are junk.
I have at least 10 Leupold scopes. Many have Leupold mounts made in the USA and they are quality products. Leupold has recently become very evasive when questioned about the origin of their products and I ain't buying any more of them.
Some Leupold binoculars are also made in China. This includes their green ring Mesa 8X42 binoculars.
http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars...black.cfm#tabs
Q1: Where are these binoculars made?
A: Leupold Green Ring Mesa 8x42 binoculars are made in China.
Another one:
Leupold 53546 Wind River Sequoia 45x60 Spotting Scope
http://www.mcsports.com/product/inde...ductId=2866313
Country Of Origin : China
Another one:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/leupold_RXB-IV.htm
Although made in China to Leupold's specifications ..............
http://shootersforum.com/showthread....stpost&t=33586
About 2 months ago, I purchased one of the Wind River Sequoia spotters. Yes, it is made in China. This was to replace old Redfield that I had been using for the last 25 years. This Sequoia was a huge disapointment. It wasn't as clear as the one I was replacing. I returned it and bought a Bushnell Elite.