Be careful in describing sources for Simmons or Bushnell. They are made in several countries. The Aetec and 44 MAG are made in the Phillipines. Others are made in Korea. The cheapos [Blazer] are made in Red China - as are BSA. Winchester scopes are distributed by VanguardUSA but made in Red China - NOT by BSA. MAY be better. Anyway - they give you a free box!!! Whoopee []

Alaskan Guide scopes are made in Japan. I suspect that they are made by LIGHT OPTICAL WORKS - a super company that makes - from what I have been told - WEAVER and others. The other possibility is HAKKO - another good company. I know they make TIKKA scopes and they market HAKKO scopes in Australia and other places.

Cabelas Pine Ridge scopes are made in Red China - I DID get that out of a very tight-lipped sales person. Frankly, I think it is STUPID to conceal sources. Leupold does that with their lenses. But, Cabelas does back up their scopes with a good warranty. I think you should buy something better! Waste of money in my opinion. I do own a Bushnell Trophy - made in Korea . . . works well . . . nicely finished . . . dang good buy!

OK . . . want a US scope? Buy a BURRIS . . . the only one that makes everything. Best warranty in the world . . . clearest lenses . . . better light transmission than most Leupolds. Besides that . . . they are made in Colorado . . . yahoo!