I think that's how you spell it...
Anyway, I was at the gun range a couple of weeks ago and a someone was shooting a 300 Win. Mag. with a Simmons Aetec scope (I don't recall the power range.)
So, to my surprise, the scope held up pretty well - granted, however, it was a brand new scope. Give it some time and then talk to me.
But then again, this fella told me that he has had 4 other Simmons Aetec scopes in the past years and had never had any problems with them.
I have personally seen Simmons Aetec, and other Simmons model, scopes fall apart and not group well. Still, I like to pride myself on being objective and neutral (with the exception of when I must be the advocate in representing my client).
As such, all I can say is that this particular Simmons Aetec scope held up well under the fierce recoil of a .300 Mag. Okay, let's wait a few years or so and see what happens, but then again this guy said that he has owned a few of them with no problems. I am a fairly good judge of character and I do no believe that he was lying.
On the other hand, since I have seen other Simmons Aetec scopes with problems, I would like to state that, perhaps like other scopes of even much better reputations, perhaps there are always lemons in a batch of sweet grapes.
But then again, that may be the point I have always tried to make. Perhaps the problem with Simmons is quality control? Because some are good and some are not?
Keep in mind that there is MUCH more to a scope than just how well it keeps up under recoil. A Simmons Aetec's lenses are not nearly as clear or crisp than a Nikon Monarch, Bushnell Elite 4200, Swarovski, or Zeiss, but for the money, it may not be that bad.
So to all of you Simmons lovers out there
, I just want to say that I won't say good things about Simmons scopes, but then again I won't say really bad things either. :wink:
For the record, I still firmly believe that, for a little extra money, shooters can get a better scope. :wink:
Zachary
