As long as I can remember Leupold was regarded as top quality and often not that expensive.
I read some time back that they no longer make their lenses but do all the other manufacturing. The lenses are made in Japan to their specs.
Yes, I believe it’s true that their lenses are manufactured to their specs offshore, but the entire rest of the scope is American-made in Beaverton, Ore. If you have any problem with a Leupold scope, send it back to them and they will repair/replace it free. If you find a Leupold buried in a riverbank, send it back to them for a full warranty replacement.