all i know is i have simmons 3-9x40mmon my rifle now and it sucks.
Your problem is the scope quality and not the lens size.In my opinion lens quality and coatings are much more important than lens diameter.
Well stubblejumper has never said “I told you so” but I bet he had a smirk after what I had posted...
Just a little grin.
Over the years I too have learned a great deal by trying things for myself.