They are made in China. I know that is a negative to a lot of people, but the criteria under discussion was what is a good cheap scope, not a good cheap scope not made in China.
A man needs a cheap scope for less than $300. Here is one that is a 3x9 or a 3x12 with a BDC reticle that is lighted, gives a choice of red or green, and has a rheostat to vary brightness. It is clear, bright, and has stood the recoil of a 375 H&H and a 45-70 lever gun. It costs 120 to 140 bucks, depending on model. I am simply saying it is a LOT of scope, not just a lot of scope for the money.
