Simmons scopes?

trigger7mm · #1 12-16-2010, 09:09 PM

Does anyone have a Simmons scope. I'm thinking of a new coyote gun, and one of the guns I'm thinking about comes as a package with a Simmons 4-12 scope. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Marlin xl7 · #2 12-16-2010, 09:13 PM

They may be good entry level scopes, but I would stay away from them. I had one that fell apart on my 22, same with my buddys. But I have another friend who hasn't had any problems with his on a 270 wsm. Get what you can afford I guess, but I have a hunch you are looking at a savage, I would just buy the non package rifle and buy a Leupold vx-1 or vx-2, or even a bushnell trophy is better than the simmons.

My 2 cents.

IR_mike · #3 12-16-2010, 09:40 PM

The aetecs, 44 mags and prohunter models are ok but the ones sold with the packages aren't those ones and as noted above usually fail quickly.

gitrdun · #4 12-17-2010, 08:17 AM

My 597HB in .22LR wears a Simmons, it's acceptable and works well, but I wouldn't put one on a big game rifle. My .223 varmint gun wears a Bushnell Trophy and I'd have to agree on it's superiority over the Simmons, still wouldn't put one of those on a big game rifle. For the money and based on budget, they're OK.

NoKlu · #5 12-17-2010, 08:26 AM

Do yourself a favor and save a little cash for a scope. These days you need to spend at least $300 to get something that works OK. There are lots of cheaper scopes out there and it's a real crap shoot trying to find a good one for less than that amount.

Marcus · #6 12-17-2010, 08:40 AM

I bought a savage .243 with a 4/12 Simmons on it. It was alright for a while but I found the clarity not to my satisfaction. Just replaced it with a Leupold 4.5/14/40 this fall. I wouldn't purchase another Simmons.

Marlin xl7 · #7 12-17-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NoKlu

Do yourself a favor and save a little cash for a scope. These days you need to spend at least $300 to get something that works OK. There are lots of cheaper scopes out there and it's a real crap shoot trying to find a good one for less than that amount.

I agree, but not completely. I just thought of another great scope for a decent price, redfield!!!! These are made by Leupold and have there lifetime warranty, and they are great scopes for just over $200. I have an older Redfield MK4 tracker 3-9x44, it is right on par with the vx-1, vx-2, and not far behind the vx-3. (with my eyes anyway)