simmons Aetec scope
 

got a question on the Aetec scope. ive heard that they a good scope and would like some input on them. im looking to buy a 243 rifle and will need a decent scope for it. it will mostly be used to hunt groundhogs and maybe deer too. im looking at a 4x12 power. any info would be helpful. thanks.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

I have personally witnessed three simmons scopes fail,so I will never trust one for any type of hunting.

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Old Atec incredible scope for the price tag....... New Atec -POS.

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I've had an older Aetec on a .338WM for several years now and it's never failed. I haven't owned any other Simmons scopes so couldn't comment on their quality level.

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What is your absolute maximum budget?

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

Simmons = junk

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The last and only Simmons Aetec scope I bought went in the trash can. It would not hold zero on a .22 Hornet, I'm sure it would be even worse on a rifle that has some recoil.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

Before Meade bought them out, back around 2000I believe, they were good scopes..... great for the money. Now, I don't know of anyone who has been happy with them. They went downhill big time.

I would not recommend buying one. There are other scopes for the money or a few $$$ more that would serve you much more reliably.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

I purchased my Aetec scope about 6 years ago from BPS. I have it on my .50 cal omega, it has worked flawless for all those years and held true without needing adjustment since I originally sighted the gun in.

I am not sure of the quality now but I have had great success with mine and will not remove it from my gun.

~Jeff

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i have an older Aetec and it works flawlessly..........WOULD NOT buy a new one.....

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I found out today.

Simmons is made by Bushnell now. http://www.simmonsoptics.com



Bushnell is making Tasco scopes also. http://www.tasco.com

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

Reference my thread on 8/8/08

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2949389


And I would not buy a Simmons right now.... the scopes out there are still the ones manufactured under Meade, and they are crap... Give it a little time and they will be ok...

And I would not get a Tasco either..... Crap.

Consider a Nikon Prostaff as a starting point if at all possible.

Look around at www.theopticzone.com or www.swfa.com the optic zone usually has better prices than swfa, BUT sometimes swfa will sneak one in and suprise me.

MET

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

I called Meade today and they said they stopped making Simmon scopes.
They gave me the Simmons phone # 1-888-276-5945 and Bushnell answered the phone.
I asked them if they are making Simmons now and they said that they are.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

Did you click and reference my thread back on 8/8/08...

And yes they are making them now, but the scopes already produced and shipped are those manufactured by Meade..... It will take some time for those to get out of the market.

MET

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

I don't really have a dog in this hunt, but I was wondereing if anybody knows how to distinquish the two, Meade made vs Bushnell made?

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

thanks for all the replies. found out a lot of things i didnt know. i did order a new rifle and scope for it. im getting a remington 700 sps varmit rifle and a leupold VX-1 4x12x40 scope to put on it. the caliber is 243. this should do a job on groundhogs. again thanks for all the help. also how do i delete my post on here so not to take up space.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

had a simmons atec for about 6 or 7 years.....great scope for the price...back then....now days I would go with a lower level Nikon and be a whole lot better off than an Atec. That being said, I have always had great groups, zero held great with Leupold mounts....now its blurry when you zoom in. Im not impressed with Leupold or any other 'high end' scopes. I do however LOVE LOVE LOVE Nikon.....looking at getting a Nikon Buckmaster to replace it while Bass Pro still has their 6 pay deal.

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

Personally, in that price range Imuch preferBurris scopes. Got a 4-12x33 on my CZ 453 and 3-9x40 Ballistic Plex (BDC) scopes on both of my 7mm-08's. IMHO you get a lot of scope for the money with Burris.

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RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

garbage

RE: simmons Aetec scope
 

I have a Aetec on my rem700 7mag for 12 years and it has never give me a minute of trouble. The rest of my scopes are Nikon and 1 Leupold so i cant comment on any of the other Simmons scopes.

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