Yes the company is based in Michigan, but the only things they actualy make are some of their rail systems and stocks. The optics are all imported, and at that price I'm guessing from china.... Glad you are happy with the scope. The reason its cheap is because the objective bell is much to small for that much magnification. Its fine for shooting during the day, but early morning/late evening or heavily overcast days could be a problem. the lighted reticle helps, but the small bell combined with glass the probably below mid grade will mean you could miss shots because you cant see.... For the money though, you cant expect top grade, its actually pretty amazing how much scope you can get for the money these days.... I wouldn't have dreamed you could get a 4-16 good for anything more than an airsoft gun at that price. Hope it holds up for you!