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$1499.99 for a $499.99 scope...
No thanks What makes it a $499.99 scope?
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This is what I got from GPO.
"... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippians. Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippians, depending on the product model.
We hope this helps.
The GPO team. "
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This is what I got from GPO.
"... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippians. Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippians, depending on the product model.
We hope this helps.
The GPO team. "
I was told they made some stuff in CHina last year, I guess they decided that was not working out for them.
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This is what I got from GPO.
"... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippians. Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippians, depending on the product model.
We hope this helps.
The GPO team. "
This "... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippines" is true. "Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippines depending on the product model." They do also have some assembly done in China as well.
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This is what I got from GPO.
"... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippians. Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippians, depending on the product model.
We hope this helps.
The GPO team. "
This "... all design, engineering and quality control is conducted in Germany. Germany purchased the components from component suppliers located Germany, Japan, and the Philippines" is true. "Final assembly is outsourced to Japan and the Philippines depending on the product model." They do also have some assembly done in China as well. Wh8ich models are assembled in China?
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The GPO Passion 3-12x56 with #4 reticle was definitely made in China.
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The only thing I have seen is Made in Japan They make some in China, I called them about a year ago but forget which models were made there. If I remember correctly, I thought it was posted on this forum that of the spectra line, only the 8x were made in Japan, all other were made in China??? The GPOTAC scopes are made in Japan as well??? I don't want to use a name in that I may be incorrect. I emailed GPO yesterday, asking them about the what country my Passion 3-9x40i was made in and received a reply in less than 24 hours. RJ ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sfbwNRnZ/Screenshot-672.png) web hosting image
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The only thing I have seen is Made in Japan They make some in China, I called them about a year ago but forget which models were made there. If I remember correctly, I thought it was posted on this forum that of the spectra line, only the 8x were made in Japan, all other were made in China??? The GPOTAC scopes are made in Japan as well??? I don't want to use a name in that I may be incorrect. I emailed GPO yesterday, asking them about the what country my Passion 3-9x40i was made in and received a reply in less than 24 hours. RJ web hosting imageRJ thanks for the link. How do you like that 3-9x40i?
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I have not had the chance to shoot the rifle yet, hopefully next week. I mounted it on a Browning X-Bolt stainless .223 Rem., 1 in 8 twist. The scope checks all of the boxes for me except eye relief is just 3.54", But, it will not be a problem on this .223. At least the ER is constant. As long as it tracks well sighting in, I will be happy. I don't dial. I'll report back after I sight in the scope. RJ
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Looking forward to it , thanks
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I'm working on a review for the GPOTAC currently. I'm very impressed with the turrets, glass, and overall feel of the scope. The turrets are loud and very precise. I hope to test its tracking tomorrow. I plan on comparing it to the Razor.
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I bought a pair of GPO 8x32 ED's from Doug when they first came out. Based on how much I like them I was kind of surprised the brand hasn't really taken off. Then I started seeing all the negative posts about where parts are made or where they're assembled. I'm not a big fan of Chinese made products either but I'm not sure GPO is doing anything other optics companies aren't doing but maybe aren't admitting it.
Can anyone verify that other "German" optics companies products are 100% made in Germany?
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I bought a pair of GPO 8x32 ED's from Doug when they first came out. Based on how much I like them I was kind of surprised the brand hasn't really taken off. Then I started seeing all the negative posts about where parts are made or where they're assembled. I'm not a big fan of Chinese made products either but I'm not sure GPO is doing anything other optics companies aren't doing but maybe aren't admitting it.
Can anyone verify that that other "German" optics companies are 100% made in Germany? I can say, without fear of correction, that there is no company making anything 100% in Germany with 100% German parts. It's a world market place and many of the little pieces parts are sourced from all over the place including the Pacific Rim.
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Thanks Doug! That's what I've been thinking for a number of years. At least GPO is transparent about it.
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I bought a pair of GPO 8x32 ED's from Doug when they first came out. Based on how much I like them I was kind of surprised the brand hasn't really taken off. Then I started seeing all the negative posts about where parts are made or where they're assembled. I'm not a big fan of Chinese made products either but I'm not sure GPO is doing anything other optics companies aren't doing but maybe aren't admitting it.
Can anyone verify that that other "German" optics companies are 100% made in Germany? I can say, without fear of correction, that there is no company making anything 100% in Germany with 100% German parts. It's a world market place and many of the little pieces parts are sourced from all over the place including the Pacific Rim. Also, given different laws in different countries, what can be called "made in" one country would only be "assembled in" another, correct?
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Have also seen some optics labeled "From XYZ Country"--when the only thing done in that country was finish work....
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