CCOP is another 1-6 being sold on amazon. The Vortex name alone should hold to a higher quality standard than most, but as you said they all may have been made at the same plant with different labels for manufactures sales. I would like to see Vortex step up with more information like a field demonstration of what this scope has to offer. Better yet a apples to apples comparison with those two other scopes which are already out, and available . Were all willing to WAIT, but for what exactly , yes a warranty that cost $100.00 more than brand X... NA!