RE: simmons 8 point ?
standsleeper.
I have a Leupold Vari X 1 that I will sell you for $100.00 + Shipping if you are interested. If not then I think that your Simmons will do verry well for you. I have had a 3X9X40 Pronghorn on one of my 243's for about 5 years now and am still popping Cyotes without a problem.
Let me know and we will work something out.
Best of luck.
hunter338