Where are your scopes, binoculars, or spotting scopes made?
Valdada G2 Series of scopes are manufactured in Nagano Japan by Light Optics Works, utilizing our independant designs and Schott German glass for all but our objective lens which utilize Ultra HD O'hara Glass.
Who makes your glass?
All but the objective lens in our Current G2 series of rifle scopes is made by SCHOTT GLASSWERK in Germany. We utilize Ultra HD O'hara glass for the objective lens of both the G2 Mini and the G2 Recon. All our scopes feature etched reticles.
Who makes your bases and rings?
The vast majority of our rings, AR accessory rails and bases are US made, in steel 4140 and alloy 7075 and 6061.
What shipping restrictions do you have?
Valdada Optics can only ship products within the United States of America. This includes riflescopes, bases, rings, mounts, and technical information pertaining to such items.
What torque specs do you have for your rings and bases?
Valdada Optics recommends 15-25 INCH POUNDS for rings and mounts, but it always recommended to reference the manufacturer torque specs from whatever ring or mount you are using. Our heavy duty V-Tac rings with 1/2" nuts or 7/16" nuts can be tightened to 55-65 INCH POUNDS on picatinny platforms but that is a MIL-SPEC standard and not necessary for standard applications. Usually after the nuts are finger tight, additional force of about 90 degrees is more than enough to hold your rings to your bases. Standard hand pressure is enough with our QD style lever rings.
What size wrenches are required for your bases and rings?
Most everything we use for rings and bases has a T15 torx style head.
Can I change the reticule in my scope?
Valdada Optics does not currently offer this service.
What is the turn around time for repairs?
This question has several answers. It is always good to check with Valdada Optics (903-573-0963) BEFORE you send in your optic for repair. Many times, trouble shooting over the phone solves a problem and shipping costs to you are avoided. If the optic requires service, package it well and ship it in with an explanation of your problem.
How do I change my battery and what size is it?
All our batteries are 3 volt 2032 lithium you can find anywhere. If you look at the illumination knob, it will be split in two and you hold the part with the numbers still while rotating the cap. ZERO (0) is the off position and 7 is the brightest. Some models have 11 positions or digital illumination as well.
How do I re-zero my tactical knobs?
Please see our page on setting your tactical knobs to zero. Hunting scopes feature low profile knobs and they do not have the re-zero feature.
What warranty do I get if I buy a used scope?
All our scopes come with a limited lifetime manufacturer defect warranty (please read that page). The warranty does not cover user abuse or damage.