The Aetec is a very good scope. There is no shame in mounting one of these on any rifle. I don't think you will find a tougher, better functioning scope for less the 600=700 dollars. Money don't come into play for me. I want something that works for the best darn price I can find.Go for it. The Aetec has an excellent reputation. Just start looking for negative reports on them. You will find few if any. The cheap scopes that Simmons makes has nothing to do with the Aetec. In the case of the Aetec, you finally do get what you pay for. Quality. Sorry that it doesn't cost more but thats life. Sometimes you get stuck saving money.