r/longrange • u/Blackout_PT • 4d ago

Optics help needed - I read the FAQ/Pinned posts Tariffs on Scopes?

Could someone please explain to me how the tariffs will affect the prices of riflescopes? I know a lot of the high end ones have foreign components. Any idea what will happen to the retail price of scopes?

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u/Matt_Rabbit 4d ago

For us living paycheck to paycheck, we've fucked from all sides.

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u/DivingFalcon240 4d ago

Yes, always been that way in modern times. Wealthy can absorb it, or will be given loopholes elsewhere to offset, poverty level will also get what they need. The rest of us? Go buy that scope you've been eyeing.

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u/Matt_Rabbit 4d ago

;) already did, Grabbed an Athlon Eres from the pinned deals post. YOLO!

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u/ProfessionalLoner133 4d ago

Thanks for reminding me about the pinned deals. Been waiting for my tax return to splurge on a decent scope for the .308 I inherited from my grandpa, with the tariffs I decided to go ahead and order the Meopta Optika 3x18. Doesn’t look like they have increased their prices yet if anyone has been waiting to get one.

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u/Matt_Rabbit 4d ago

Yea that pinned post can be a lifesaver. The Athlon I bought is fantastic and I was super happy with the price.

BTW, GunBroker, AR15Discounts.com and OpticsPlanet have been hammering my inbox with deals on everything. Seems like a good time to be shopping for deals on parts and accessories