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simmons scopes
« on: February 19, 2007, 07:52:07 AM »
What expierence or opinions do you have on simmons rifle scopes. I know they are now owned by Meade Instrument company. I see a scope from them at the local Walmart that I am thinking about buying. Thanks, Charlie

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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007, 08:02:14 AM »
Charley, I don't know what power range you're looking for but I just took pics of SOME of the scopes I'm selling...there are some real nice Simmons in the mix...Weavers, Leupold, and there will be more...I have 22 scopes and only need 9 of 'em...Ken
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007, 08:47:30 AM »
I have a cheap simmons 3-9x40.
Two years and no trouble.
It mounted nice over hammer too.
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007, 08:49:50 AM »
I have a Simmons aetec mounted on what used to be a 30-06, but is now a 338-06. It held up fine to the 30-06 and I anticipate it will keep doing so.  The scope is very clear and sharp, with plenty of eye relief.  It's an older Aetec though, since the newer ones have slightly less relief.  Mine has over 5" at the lowest setting.

Just like everything, as price goes down, so do the features and quality.
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2007, 09:32:03 AM »
Depending on how you look at it, Simmons has changed a lot since they moved their factory to China 2yrs ago, in the beginning, they had a lot of problems in manufacturing and postponed the release of the new Master series scopes. The older, made in the Philippines models such as the Whitetail Classic, Aetec and Whitetail Expeditions were great scopes, but are no longer made, except the WTC18 which is apparently is still made only on a contract with 2 retailers, Midway and one other.

FWIW, the 8-point Master Series Simmons that Walmart currently sells is a Walmart only scope that has received some good reviews at RFC the last I read, it apparently has some of the Master series features, but at about one third the cost.

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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2007, 10:58:43 AM »
I've got one of those older whitetail classics. shot it on a .223 and a .243.  never a problem.
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2007, 11:10:53 AM »

 I have 3 WTC & 4 power Shotgun all doing good so far, one of the
 WTC is 8x32 I am not to carzy about it but the 6X20 is real good in MHO,
 I just love the 4 power shotgun on my Maxie, Wish I could find
 another one. Marv.
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2007, 11:13:07 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2007, 11:36:11 AM »

 Nope Tim thats not it Mine has Diamond at the X- hairs, but I keep the add
 I may oder one of those. Thanks for info. Good Luck Marv.
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2007, 11:40:48 AM »
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2007, 11:51:45 AM »
I found this one for ya Marv....

http://www.excaliburenterprises.com/scopes/simmons/prodiamondsg.html

It's also made now in the Master Series for just a bit more money.

http://www.simmonsoptics.com/Riflescopes_MS_PD.htm

Tim
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Re: simmons scopes
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2007, 01:30:31 PM »
Thanks for the replies. Tim the one you described is probably the one I saw at Walmart. I may buy it to go on my Handi 7mm 08. Charlie

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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2007, 02:37:56 PM »

 Thanks Tim for info you posted, Still doing your good deeds as usual.
 I don't know what we would do without you. never find anything.
 Have a good one Marv.
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