RE: Simmons Scopes
 

I had an 8pnt simmons on my .35 Marlin when I was just getting started and poor. it help up to about 30 rounds of Hornady before coming apart internally.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

A Simmons scope came on my new Savage.I guess that what all the Savage package rifles have on them. Ill save and upgrade. Maybe a Nikon

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

I missed a buck that would have scored over 150 inches last fall... then another 130-140... then a small 8... then almost missed a doe at 50 yards broadside aiming in the center of her chest...So pissed. Went to sight it in and it was shooting low and left a foot then right a foot on the next shot... lucky I missed clean.Granted this was a .50 cal muzzleloader but still that made me mad. No more simmons for me

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

My Savage 30-06 came with the 3-9x40 Simmons. It is an OK scope and I can shoot tight groups with that. I just upgraded it to the Nikon. Much better! I also changed the mount and rings on the Savage, but that is another story.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

Well I gotta know. Why did you have to change the mounts and rings?? Savage 30-06

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

I did not like the set up. It is one of those types where you have only 2 screws on each rings. Those screws tighen scope and hold the ring to the mount. I put instead the Leupold standard rings/mount. Looks a lot more secure.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

I have a simmons scope on one of my guns and it's alright. Youve got to remember that it is not a high price gun and I believe that for the most part you get what you pay for. especially with optics. the simmons scope does ok as long as your not shooting a real long range and the weather is okay. If it's wet they kinda suck.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

Its surprising how many people continue to purchase and use the cheap end of scopes, knowing it is higher possibility that ina short matter of time that they will fail. A $150 difference in scope value could mean the difference in a successful, enjoyable hunting season rather than all the time and money being flushed down the drain.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

Simmons scopes are alright, i would personally never recommend them to anyone. If you want to purchase one its all up to you. My opinion i would save for a better scope and save the time and money.

RE: Simmons Scopes
 

If "alright" is good enough for a hunter, then he or she go ahead & buy one. "Alright" must be good enough for enough hunters that Simmons can continue to stay in business. Given that much better glass is now selling for but a few more sheckels than these scopes, it would be interesting to see if they can continue tooperate with their current business model.