I have purchased several hunting scopes from the US without any problems. The export restriction applies to tactical style scopes.
Which is complete and utter garbage, because like you, I can buy any of the US made tactical scopes in this country or yours, the restrictions have no effect on the availability of these products for use in non lawful applications.
The reason I purchase optics from US retailers is that they happen to be cheaper.
And Barm, there are numerous US retailers who have their heads around the restrictions and will happily sell overseas.
