Always buy cheapie scopes! That way, it won't cost you much to replace the one you bought last week, when it goes ka-flooey! If you want to see how the Leupold is better than the Simmons, put them both on a Ruger No.1H 7.5 pound .45/70's and load your 400 grain bullet up to 2270 FPS MV. See which one's adjustments still work after five rounds..... (Hint: It WON'T be the Simmons!!)