Optic prices???

[Ray P]

Did optic prices take a 100% jump in the last nine months to a year? Some of my Leupold Mark IV models are between $$1600-2000 now... ouch
I don't need a scope yet? But Id like to get a silver Leupold 30mm and silver rings if Leupold ever comes out with them, for my s/s Ruger No.1 in 7 rem mag.
Just cant belive prices??
Later
Ray P

[TC Encore204]

My dad got a VX2 a month that he really likes. He was looking at getting another and noticed msrp on leupolds site went up over $100.

[Volstandigkeit]

Prices on everything have jumped because the dollar isn't hardly worth the paper its stamped on.

[Rick in Oregon]

According to my friends at Leupod, the increased cost is primarily due to market prices of semi-precious metals, optical quality glass, and labor. The Chiniese are primarily responsible for the material costs, as lead, copper and brass is being sucked into China faster than jobs disapearing here. With their emerging economy, this situation will only get worse here.

Buy the best glass you can afford now, hang onto it. Buckle up, it may be a bumpy ride.