Behind the Scenes With Leupold | Episode 279

About this episode

Randy Newberg discusses the intricacies of building world-class optics with Leupold's lead engineers.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by two of the lead minds behind Leupold's legendary gold ring: Tim Lesser and Dustin Miller. In a rare, deep-dive technical conversation, the trio explores what it really takes to build world-class optics in Beaverton, Oregon, and why American manufacturing remains the backbone of the brand. From the high-stakes "Moment of Truth" at SHOT Show to the meticulous engineering of the new BX-6 Range HD binocular, this episode pulls back the curtain on the culture of innovation, family ownership, and the "Secret Sauce" that keeps Leupold at the top of the podium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Randy

Guests: Tim Lesser, Dustin Miller

Topics covered

• optics
• manufacturing
• innovation
• hunting
• engineering

Keywords

• Leupold
• gold ring
• BX-6 Range HD binocular
• American manufacturing
• SHOT Show
• culture of innovation
• family ownership
• Secret Sauce

Mentioned in this episode

Products: BX-6 Range HD, Leupold, BX-6 Range HD binocular

Books & works: Behind the Scenes With Leupold

Places: Beaverton, Oregon

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