I bought a package deal with a Simmons 8 Pt. on it. I did use it for one season, with no problems. I took it off after that though, BEFORE it could fail me in the field!
The only other Simmons scope I have had was a Aetec. It lasted about 5 seasons before crashing. Simmons (Meade) has horrible customer service! It took at least 6 months to get in touch with them, supposedly because they were moving their operations from Florida to California. It took at least 3 more months to get a replacement. They did finally send me a brand new Master Series Aetec. I have it on a gun that I don't use much and will probably replace it anyway, before it breaks!
Simmons and Trashco's are JUNK!