simmons- aetec or whitetail expedition
05-08-2005, 05:19 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: lisbon, maine
Posts: 23
simmons- aetec or whitetail expedition
hi all, i just won one of each on ebay. the aetec is 2.8x10x44 and the whitetail expedition is 1.5x6x32, both are matte finish. don't ask how i did it but i ended up winning both auctions. now i need to figure out which one to put on my bar markII lightweight .270, all my shots with the bar are under 200 yards so i would think the expedition would be good for this. i was thinking of saving the aetec for the nef survivor .223 that i'm buying in the near future for a coyote rig. does this sound like a good idea? i know once i recieve them and look through both side by side i'll be saying which one for the .270
thank's, steve
thank's, steve
05-08-2005, 06:38 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MD
Posts: 4,572
RE: simmons- aetec or whitetail expedition
I have been trying to keep myself out of these comparison threads, because it turns into everybody saying "Mine is better cause I killed 5 deer with it" !!. But I will participate in this one because of my love for the Simmons Aetec. I currently own 5 of them, I have them on everything from a 25-06 to a 300 RUM. The light they pick up is incredible, and the picture is crystal clear. You cannot get a better scope for the $125-135 you probably spent on that scope!!!! Its your choice, but IMHO that Aetec would be on that BAR!!!
05-09-2005, 06:44 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
RE: simmons- aetec or whitetail expedition
I used to be a Leupold fan until I bought an Aetec. I agree the pick up is easily the best part of that scope. You can be head over heels in buck fever and still find the target. Go with the Aetec.
05-09-2005, 07:14 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren PA USA
Posts: 1,512
RE: simmons- aetec or whitetail expedition
I have no experience with the W.E., but I'm very impressed and pleased with the Aetec on my 7mm RM. It holds it's accuracy and helps that rifle shoot ~5/8 MOA.
