NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
02-13-2005, 12:34 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
Well, I used to be a Leupold nut...I still have a few. I tried Nikon and really liked them too. A friend turned me onto the Aetecs and I have been buying them since. Dollar for Dollar you can't beat em. I tried the Bushnell Elite 3200 about 2 months ago & hated it. I sent it back to BassPro. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on a 2005 Aetec. Looks like a big jump for Simmons but I want to field test one to see if is lives up to the Hype.
02-13-2005, 01:44 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
My only experience w/ Simmons has been the Aetec 2.8-10X44, 3.8-12X44 & the Pro Hunter 4-12X40. They have all been on .270 & .30-06s'. I have not had any problems w/ them.
02-13-2005, 02:04 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
I have an Aetec on my .308 it is a very good scope for the money. Compared to my Leupold Vari-X-II though, it is not nearly as bright in the last few minutes of daylight.
02-14-2005, 12:15 PM
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
My Aetecs are so much brighter and lighter than my Leupolds that the latter now set on my book case and the Aetecs are out hunting.
I am sold on the Aetecs. No more Leupolds for me.
I am sold on the Aetecs. No more Leupolds for me.
02-14-2005, 01:57 PM
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
My Aetecs are so much brighter and lighter than my Leupolds that the latter now set on my book case and the Aetecs are out hunting. I am sold on the Aetecs. No more Leupolds for me.
I've been selling all of mine thru Ebay I am done with them as well
02-14-2005, 03:46 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
Me thinks a 4-14x44 Aetec is in my very near future, That's been my only complaint with them. The lack of a higher power scope. I have a 2.8-10 x 44 on my .260 and the 4-14 will go good on my .300 Win Mag.
02-14-2005, 07:49 PM
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
Where they are made is left to quess. It says that they are made at an American owned and operated company. It says American and German Technology. One piece tube. It does give some other info about coatings and stuff.
02-14-2005, 10:08 PM
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RE: NEW 2005 Simmons Aetec ??
ORIGINAL: Mike from Texas
Me thinks a 4-14x44 Aetec is in my very near future, That's been my only complaint with them. The lack of a higher power scope. I have a 2.8-10 x 44 on my .260 and the 4-14 will go good on my .300 Win Mag.
Me thinks a 4-14x44 Aetec is in my very near future, That's been my only complaint with them. The lack of a higher power scope. I have a 2.8-10 x 44 on my .260 and the 4-14 will go good on my .300 Win Mag.