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    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    The rules for designating "Made in USA" are generally .... the item has to have been substantially transformed in the US or the US manufacturing costs must comprise more than 75% of the total manufacturing.This is a loose definition but still applies to the best of my knowledge. "Assembled in...
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    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    Under the legal definition of "Made in USA", a manufacturer can state its product is USA made if it is assembled in the US. I had experience in this area before I retired. I was responsible for ensuring compliance with US export laws by one of the largest US manufacturing companies. Having said...
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    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I just read a old Cabela's advertisement on the internet, that said the Golden Ring 8x32 was upgraded with the new HD lens in 2007 & that the 8x32 HD Golden Ring are made in the USA. ..... gwen
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    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    Right On ! ... The Leupold 8x32 HD has got to be one of the most under rated 8x32 binocular I have ever looked thru. The lack of used Leupold's for sale supports what I have been thinking ever since I put a pair to my eyes. When " Proudpapa56 " , who post here quoted me a real nice...
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    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I wonder if Leupold will add a 8x32 to their McKinley line up & if they did how they would compare optically to the Golden Ring HD. Now that the Japan sourced Leupold HD are now out of production, if they did come out with a Mclinley version 8x32 I doubt the China model would have the same high...
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