DuraSight Sighting Systems was created in 2005 after a group of gunsmits got frustrated in dealing with the sheer number of accuracy complaints related to what seemed to be quality rifles. When these gunsmits would inspect (and shoot) the rifles in question, they almost always determined it was not the rifle or the scope that was causing accuracy problems but rather the cheap aluminum mounts being used. Once the gunsmiths replaced the aluminum mounts with a stronger mount scope system, the accuracy issue went away. These gunsmiths also realized not every shooter can afford to spend $80 to $100 on scope mounts alone. So the group of gun builders set out to find a material that performs like steel but can be manufactured at a more affordable cost. Enter Z2 Alloy.