OK, from what I have heardddddddd.......I would not go with the Simmons (at least for the amount of money you are talking about spending on the scope). I have not had much experience with many scopes. My last scope was a Redfield Widefield. I just bought a NEW Nikon Buckmaster 4-12x50. It is the new model scope that has just come out in the Spring of 2004. It is crystal clear. I wanted to look into buying a ZEISS OR SWAROVSKI but the budget just couldn't hold up. I had really narrowed my scopes down to three (or four): the Redfield Tracker, Nikon Buckmaster, and Burris signature series or Fulfield II. I bought the Nikon. If you have access to the internet at all you should check out this website for scopes. It is www.scopesnmore.com

Their pricing is unbelieable!! Now grant it I searched for the best price for about a month.......but the Nikon Buckmaster 4-12x50 retails for $330 or more.........

I bought mine for $264........it ended up being around $271 after shipping.

They are just like Walmart........If you find a place that sells it cheaper then they will give you the best price possible and beat the competitor.

If you are interested in nuying this scope e-mail me because I found it for chepare and they send a special order number that gives the better price

All in all, I love my Nikon, I would stay away from the leupold Rifleman and the Simmons. I have heard that sometimes Leupold has not stuck behind their garauntee saying that the damages were the "hunters" fault. But you do not have to rely on me for that info.


This is the scope I bought!!!

Thanx and GREAT HUNTING!!!!!