Is Sightron still in business?

Sightron is owned and operated by a Japanese company that specialized in the lenses for high-end microscopes. The parent company founded Sightron in 1993 in Youngsville, NC, and they are still headquartered at that location. Today, Sightron scopes are made in either one of two places: Japan.

Is Sightron a good brand?

Sightron has been in business for 20+ years, but that number pales compared to some of the better-known scope brands who have been around 100+ years. Despite their relatively short “lifespan” in the rifle scope industry, Sightron has quickly evolved into a player in the mid to high-performance riflescope market.

How much is a Sightron scope?

Sightron 10×42 SIII Tactical Riflescope, Mil Dot Reticle, Rear Parallax, 30mm. $599.99 $100/mo suggested payments with 6‑month financing.

Where are Sightron s TAC scopes made?

The S-TAC models are manufactured in a Sightron owned facility in the Philippines, which might make some people think twice about the quality. I own 3 of the STAC models, and the truth is, they are very well made.

How good is Sightron scope?

Sightron is best known in the target shooting community for producing solid no frills scopes at prices lower than comparable competitors. Sightron has always appeared to be low on advertising expenditures and behind the curve on features, but their quality, price, and customer service has been good.

Where are Arken optics made?

Arken Optics rifle scopes are manufactured in China.

Are Arken Optics any good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Scope! Arken 4-16 feels like a $1500 scope. Excellent glass clarity, amazing tactical turrets, very close if not better than a Razor Gen 2.

What scopes are not made in China?

The better Vortex scopes are from Japan….Sniper’s Hide Dealer: CHARLIE’S

Vortex HD-E Gen2 1-6x is a solid scope, and great eyebox, for two-eye open shooting, and then moves up to 6x.
Nightforece NX8 1-8x.
Vortex HD Gen3 1-10x, one of the more popular scsopes for 2020.
Steiner P4xi.
Steiner T5xi.

What is the difference between Mil and Moa?

The correct answer here is 1 MOA equals 1 minute of angle and 1 Mil equals one milliradian. 1 degree equals 60 MOA, or 17.78 MILS. At a given distance of 100 yards, 1 MOA will equate to 1.047”. 1 Mil ill be equal to 3.6” That same 1 MOA and 1 Mil adjustment at 1,000 yards equals 10.47” and 36” respectively.

Are Burris scopes made in China?

The Burris line of scopes is not made in China. Most of them, except the top of the line XTR II scopes, are made in the Philippines ( Fullfield II & E1, MSR, Scout, Droptine scopes + the midrange Burris Mtac and Veracity scope line).

Are any Burris scopes made in USA?

Although not every product is made in America, 100% of Burris products are tested and inspected in the 8th Street plant. Burris riflescopes are available at most sporting goods stores and range from about $200 for a Droptine or a Fullfield all the way up to $1,700 for the Eliminator III LaserScope.

Where do I buy sightron rifle scopes?

At one point, we carried the Sightron brand of rifle scopes, so I had to go through some training and orientation from the Sightron representative about the company history, all the different models, features, etc. Since that time, Sightron has changed their distribution model now, so where I work no longer carries them.

Is there a reticle change option for sightron?

The answer will depend on which Sightron scope model you have. Sightron does offer reticle change options for the higher end lines (like the SV and SIII models), but doesn’t offer that option for any of the lower tiered scope lines.

Where can I find a Parsons scope repair?

Parsons Scope Service offers target and vintage riflescope repairs. You can contact them here: The Gun Guy is a pretty popular site and you may be able to find something to help you out there. Your Yellow Pages may hold some little known secrets. Try checking in there to see what the possibilities would be.