Well glass doesn't bother me, springs and seals, maybe not a huge concern either.
I have my eye on a VX-5HD or possibly a VX-6HD.
I don't see how this is relevant to the discussion. But, there were probably only 2 or 3 Auto-5s made physically in the USA, after that they were all made in Herstal or Kochi, except for the American Browning's. I've only had a couple hundred different Auto-5s, so, I probably don't know much about there quality.
if Leupold is having issues with tracking and holding zero I would think the springs would be one of the concerns..
