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I see at Camera Land there they have German Precision Optics (GPO) and it looks like they are made in Japan. The 1-6 Spectra 6x 1-6x24 looks like it fits what I have been looking for. Does anyone have any experience with this companies scopes in general? What are your thoughts on these scopes?
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i ave a 4-12 that has been really good
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Some GPO scopes are made in China.
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I had the Passion 6x 2.5-15x56, and it was simply superb in terms of optical quality. I didn't care for the illumination system, but my requirements are different than most others. But as far as glass quality, it was by far the best in the sub-$1500 offerings out there.
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Some GPO scopes are made in China. Which ones?
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Not going to be listed on their website, call them they are great to talk to . Most likely their low price stuff is made in CHina.
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The only thing I have seen is Made in Japan
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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.
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ok thanks. I did email them with that ?.
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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.
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I think the one I had was made in the Philippines. Not there’s anything wrong with that, but I was surprised and turned off by their misleading marketing tactics. What is actually German about their precision optics? Mine also lost eye relief at higher mag and tunneled bad. It took a walk.
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I think the one I had was made in the Philippines. Not there’s anything wrong with that, but I was surprised and turned off by their misleading marketing tactics. What is actually German about their precision optics? Mine also lost eye relief at higher mag and tunneled bad. It took a walk. I believe that the owner is a former Zeiss designer or engineer and GPO claims that their scopes are "designed & engineered" in Germany.
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I think the one I had was made in the Philippines. Not there’s anything wrong with that, but I was surprised and turned off by their misleading marketing tactics. What is actually German about their precision optics? Mine also lost eye relief at higher mag and tunneled bad. It took a walk. I believe that the owner is a former Zeiss designer or engineer and GPO claims that their scopes are "designed & engineered" in Germany. They are designed there and QC'd as well.
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Richard Schmidt is the owner of GPO Europe. His background is extensive, from engineering to business administration. He was formerly CEO of Zeiss. I have tried to research a little here and there. GPO Europe has hired guys from Meopta and Schmidt Bender to name a few.
Mike Jensen GPO USA owner, was at Zeiss, Swarovski and others in the firearms business.
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I'm starting a review of one today. Just mounted the scope up to my brand new Volquartsen Summit in 17 Mach 2. Ill chime in after the range today. https://cameralandny.com/shop/germa...0139-ade2-00163e90e196?variation=2905195
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$1499.99 for a $499.99 scope...
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Is that scope made in Japan?
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I have two GPO Passion 3X 4-14's which I believe is the their lowest offering; both say Japan on them.
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The Passion 3x 3-9x42 i saw was made in Philippines.
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