Mr. Farris -
My heart sank when I read this post.
At the beginning of this year, I purchased two Discovery scopes. For the price, I was amazed by the quality, mainly the overall solid build of them. I posted on this forum a few months back that I heard a rumor that some of the glass that Discovery was using was sourced from the same factory that SWFA dealt with. Again, I wasn't sure if it was rumor or fact. Of course, laser-etched glass with the same reticle might seem obvious now. I don't expect you to disclose anything but is this a problem with Discovery or a problem with where both of you source your glass from?
It was also (somewhat) inspired by the fact that the Discovery Optics factory was founded by an ex-design engineer from Vortex (I am told that Vortex is also a vet-friendly company in terms of deep discounts, etc).
Either way, I have read the back-story on SWFA. I am happy with my Discovery scopes. But in light of this, I will not be purchasing any more Discovery scopes until this gets sorted out (or never). I will gladly send my money to the good people at SWFA, Vortex, and other companies whose money falls state-side (a good portion of it anyway) and is involved more with military/vets like myself here in the U.S.A.
I have been eyeing up SWFA for a while now. I am thread-thin on yanking my Discovery scopes off and buying a SWFA. The problem is I just bought a new air rifle (made in the U.S.A. though
) and threw one of my Discovery scopes on it because it has no iron sights. So the bank account is a bit thin right now, but maybe next week though
Please keep us informed of all of this Mr. Farris. If Discovery did indeed steal the SWFA patented design, I am very embarrassed and highly offended at their actions. They won't see another dime from me. Wow I am bummed now.
PT
Edit: If this is true I feel so embarrassed. I consider myself a conservative and I love my country, the Constitution, and everything it stands for. I spent my whole life thinking that China made crap, and never had any international dealings with them. This year, I broke from that and bought my first Discovery scope and I was impressed. Then I bought another one. If they are just ripping off everyone else's stuff like usual, mainly us here in the U.S.A.... I am just flat-out pissed off. PURE BULLpoop. I will no longer buy any ripped-off crap from any of them.
